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How elections amplify our echo chamber
Life, Niki Chatikavanij, Published on 14/02/2026
» This past week, most Bangkokians woke up with a post-election hangover. It's a similar feeling to when you have too many glasses of wine at dinner, or went a bit too heavy for your friend's birthday. This feeling, though, doesn't subside throughout the day with a nice long shower or a glass of water.
The art of persuasion
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 10/02/2026
» Following the Siamese Revolution, the country held its first general election and only indirect vote on Nov 15, 1933. Voters chose village representatives, who then elected candidates in their province to enter parliament. In the run-up to the country's first poll, Samran I-machai, an MP candidate in Ayutthaya, handed out booklets to voters.
The missing agenda
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 04/02/2026
» Rights groups have urged political parties to push for gender equality in the upcoming poll on Sunday, calling for enhanced protection against domestic violence and more inclusive policies for the gender-diverse community.
Bridging the gaps
Life, Story: Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 06/01/2026
» Organised by the National Research Council of Thailand, Thailand Inventors' Day 2026 runs until Friday at Event Hall 102–103, BITEC Bangna Exhibition and Convention Center. Instead of presenting scientific innovations, Life interviewed two researchers -- Prof Dusadee Ayuwat and Assoc Prof Prajak Kongkirati -- who are among 15 researchers from nine fields who received the 2026 National Outstanding Researcher Awards as part of Thailand Inventors' Day 2026. While Prof Dusadee received the award in Sociology, Assoc Prof Prajak received the award in Political Science and Public Administration.
Breakout K-pop group Pow to perform in Bangkok
Life, Published on 30/10/2025
» Pow, a K-pop group with a Thai leader, is set to perform their recent hit Wall Flowers at the concert "2025 Pow Tour: Powerful Youth In Bangkok".
Global art takes over CentralWorld at Bangkok Illustration Fair
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 23/10/2025
» A selection of 200 artists of various generations and art styles from around the world will showcase their works during "Bangkok Illustration Fair (BKKIF) 2025", which kicks off today at 2pm and run daily from 11am to 8pm until Sunday. The venue is CentralWorld Pulse, 7th floor of CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Road.
The price of progress
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 23/06/2025
» Ongoing construction at the former site of Scala is opposite a major predecessor. Opening in 1985 at the corner of Pathumwan Intersection, MBK Center is located on a plot of land leased to Mah Boon Krong Drying and Silo Co Ltd. It features a 20-storey office building and an eight-storey shopping mall.
How to support Miss Thailand at Miss World
Life, Published on 13/05/2025
» Everyone is invited to join hands and support Miss World Thailand Suchata "Opal" Chuangsri who represents the country at the prestigious 72nd Miss World pageant, which is running in Hyderabad, India, until May 31.
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.
'Demon Chef' Leung fires up Dusit Thani
Life, Published on 16/12/2024
» The Pavilion restaurant at the newly-reimagined flagship hotel Dusit Thani Bangkok is hosting "The Maverick Academy Live Showcase Dinner", tomorrow at 7pm.