In the not-too-distant past, people loved nothing more than chilling out in parks on a hot summer’s day or strolling along the city’s promenades, taking in the views of unique architecture or simply luxuriating in serene surroundings. Today, however, many of these destinations can no longer be visited, if indeed they exist at all. Some have been closed to preserve wildlife in the area, others have fallen victim to natural disasters, and yet others have simply lost their appeal over time and...
Across Southeast Asia, traditional snacks and treats are more than just something to satisfy the palate. A single bite takes us back to days filled with childhood memories and enjoyment. Coming in many forms and tastes, these little treats, at some point in time, have become part of daily life for many people across the region. Sad to say, some have now either disappeared or become hard to find.
An infection caused by a tiny parasitic flatworm called the liver fluke is one of Thailand’s major public health concerns, particularly in the Northeast and the North, where raw freshwater fish remain part of the traditional diet. It’s strongly linked to cholangiocarcinoma (CCA), a cancer of the bile duct which may occur following years of chronic inflammation in the biliary system. The deadly cancer claims over 14,000 Thai lives every year, with the country today recording the highest rate...
An inflated electricity bill charged to a tenant. A tangle of overhead communication cables posing a danger to people on the street. Public transport fares that take an outsized share of a worker’s daily wage. Savings lost to fraudulent merchants on social media.
Just eight months after opening its doors and taking the global art scene by storm, Dib Bangkok has announced its second major exhibition, “Giving Life” (“Cheewit Cheewa”). The upcoming showcase cements the venue’s rapidly growing status as Thailand's premier non-profit international contemporary art museum.
Most young people today probably don’t know what a manual typewriter is. This once experimental device, invented in the late 19th century, became a ubiquitous office tool that revolutionized communication and changed the landscape of office work.
In the first half of 2024, Thailand’s inbound foreign film production revenue reached a new high, surpassing the entire earnings recorded for the whole of 2023. High-profile Hollywood titles—from Season 3 of HBO’s “The White Lotus” and FX’s “Alien: Earth” to Universal’s “Jurassic World Rebirth” and Disney’s “Send Help”—descended on the Southeast Asian nation.
This World Cup was like that bad boy you date because of his looks and not much else. The stadiums were gorgeous, on-field dramas were aplenty and off the pitch were things like the Messi-Yamal photos taken when the former bathed the latter who had only just been born. Late, meaningful goals were scored every other day.
While revenue and market figures are the standard benchmarks of industrial success, the creative economy measures its triumph in a different currency: Growing the talent that drives the entire sector forward.
Against a backdrop of towering national pavilions and shifting global alliances, the 61st Venice Biennale has once again transformed this historic canal city into a battleground of contemporary thought.
Often referred to as a woman’s crowning glory, hair has long received significant attention in most cultures, with hair care rituals and traditions constantly evolving and adapting to suit modern times. In Southeast Asia, hair care traditions may have waned in popularity due to the abundance of modern products, but many women still practice some of the most time-tested practices.
Right now, football fans would, under normal circumstances, be speculating about how well Lamine Yamal will perform in the upcoming World Cup and whether Germany, France, Argentina or Spain is the best team. Instead, dominating the 2026 World Cup talk are the names of a country not likely to win, and a political leader who famously refers to the sport as soccer and whose personal history with the “beautiful game” is non-existent.
