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The cost of disconnection
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 01/11/2025
» Over 80% of Thais experience loneliness and it is more common in urban areas, according to the country's first survey by the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth).
Casio unveils miniature, feature-packed G-Shock ring watch
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 26/10/2025
» Casio's G-Shock brand has introduced the G-Shock Nano DWN-5600, a remarkably small, finger-worn timepiece that faithfully replicates the design of the 1987 DW-5600 model. Despite its diminutive, charming appearance, the Nano is equipped with extensive functionality while admirably maintaining the signature G-Shock durability.
Google urges Chrome users to update after critical security flaw found
Life, Online Reporters, Published on 24/09/2025
» Google has urged all Chrome users to immediately update their browsers after the discovery of a critical security flaw that could allow hackers to take control of a computer. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-10585, carries a severity rating of 9.8 out of 10.
Battling the big apps
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 01/07/2025
» In 2020, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, an application called Tam Sang Tam Song (On Demand Delivery) was launched by the Thai Health Promotion Foundation in collaboration with the Institute of Asian Studies, Chulalongkorn University. The app was developed to assist motorbike taxi drivers and local restaurants through economic difficulties caused by lockdowns. As a pilot app, it was tested in Ladprao Soi 101 in Bangkok, Betong and Yala and received positive feedback.
Connectivity conundrums
Life, James Hein, Published on 18/06/2025
» I'm travelling as I write this, so I thought it would be a good time to cover things like connectivity and the kind of issues I face even in 2025. Connectivity will typically revolve around your smartphone and I recommend you prepare for this in advance. Option one is a new sim card that you put in when you get to your destination.
Black Pearl Restaurant Guide boosts Bangkok’s culinary prestige
Life, Published on 29/04/2025
» As global tourism rebounds, particularly with the resurgence of Chinese out-bound travel during the upcoming May Day holiday, the influence of trusted culinary authorities is proving more significant than ever. Leading the pack is the Black Pearl Restaurant Guide, renowned for its cross-cultural insight and growing global footprint, underpinned by Meituan’s advanced data analytics and expert-led evaluations.
Mind over malady
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 20/01/2025
» Ponn Virulrak, a successful architect, academic, and chairman of Light Up Total Solution, discovered his love for running in his 40s and embarked on this path of passion with full determination. This passion, however, diverged from what he refers to as "a source of joy" to a spiritually transformative experience after an excruciating knee injury. Through the turbulence, turmoil and trauma of going from being active to being home-confined by his inability to walk well, he began exploring mindfulness as a way to cope with his new reality. After years of using mindfulness techniques to pull him from his "downward spiral", he wrote How To Be Sick Mindfully, a book illustrating his journey and 21 actionable tools to get through a chronic illness without anxiety, depression, or trauma.
Thai star Aokbab makes history with Emmy win
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 03/12/2024
» Thai actress Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying, also known as Aokbab, became the first ever Thai actor to win an International Emmy Award. The 28-year-old won an award for Best Performance for her role in Hunger, a Netflix original film that captivated audiences worldwide with its powerful storytelling.
A cultural gem in Macau
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 21/11/2024
» The Poly MGM Museum recently celebrated its grand opening at the MGM Macau, marking a defining moment for Macau's cultural landscape. This collaboration between Poly Culture and MGM signifies a commitment to preserving Chinese heritage while fostering global cultural exchange. The event was attended by notable dignitaries, including Ho Iat Seng, chief executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region; Pansy Ho, chairperson and executive director of MGM China Holdings Limited; and Liu Hualong, chairman of Poly Group Corporation.
Exhibition explores coastal changes
Life, Published on 07/11/2024
» The impact of capitalist intervention on a local fishing community in the Deep South is reflected through mixed media artworks during "From Nomad To Nowhere", running at Warin Lab Contemporary, until Nov 30.