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Lisa delights fans with visit to viral macaque Punch-kun in Japan

SATURDAY, MARCH 07, 2026

Lalisa “Lisa” Manobal delighted fans after sharing an Instagram Story from Japan featuring Punch-kun, the much-loved Japanese macaque at Ichikawa City Zoo in Chiba Prefecture.

Sunset Beats: Pattaya Music Festival 2026 Hits the Beach for a Month of Melodies

FRIDAY, MARCH 06, 2026

Pattaya’s shores come alive this March with four weekends of free live music, featuring Da Endorphine, 4EVE, and seamless travel for all festival-goers

Nordic Film Festival 2026: Free screenings of films from Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden

February 05, 2026

The Nordic Film Festival 2026, hosted by the Embassies of Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, will feature free screenings of films from the Nordic region at the Danish Embassy in Bangkok on February 13 and 14. The festival offers a unique cultural experience and aims to foster Nordic-Thai cultural exchange with films from Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.

Draco Malfoy becomes Year of the Horse lucky symbol

February 04, 2026

Malfoy’s name in Chinese (ma er fu) bears characters that mean horse (ma) and good fortune (fu). It is also a play on the phrase ma lai fu, which loosely translates to welcoming good fortune in the Year of the Horse.

Lisa becomes Nike’s new global ambassador in long-term partnership

January 22, 2026

Lisa is officially Nike’s new global ambassador, marking the journey from her first pair of sneakers to becoming a world-class partner with the sports giant.

South Korea enters the AI age of virtual idols

January 01, 2026

Whether the industry welcomes it or not, artificial intelligence has already become part of everyday life in K-pop.

Brigitte Bardot, icon of French cinema, dies at 91

December 29, 2025

Brigitte Bardot, the actress who rose to worldwide fame in the 1950s and became one of France’s most recognisable cultural figures, has died aged 91, according to her foundation. The cause of death was not immediately known.

AIS SIAM and Chulalongkorn Unite to Create Year-End Celebration for New Generation

December 23, 2025

13-day festival features performances, Christmas market, and celebrity countdown with Jung, Bible Wichapas, and LYKN in Bangkok's heart

K-Pop Megastar LISA Confirmed for Netflix Action Flick TYGO

December 05, 2025

Blackpink singer joins Extraction cinematic universe alongside Don Lee and Lee Jin-wook for new film about a former child soldier seeking revenge in the Korean underworld

Pattaya Set to Host Biggest Ever International Jazz Festival

November 30, 2025

The 'Better Pattaya' initiative rolls out the red carpet for global music legends this December in a major free festival that balances international entertainment with a profound tribute to the Thai monarchy

Wonderfruit’s Decade: Thai Festival Attracts 25,000 Visitors, Driving Over 710 Million Baht into Local Economy

November 26, 2025

The Chonburi-based music, art, and nature event celebrates its anniversary, expanding its land use and becoming a vital platform for sustainable Thai tourism

Kokuho becomes Japan's top-grossing live-action film

November 25, 2025

"Kokuho" has become Japan's highest-grossing live-action film, earning box office revenue of 17,377.39 million yen by Monday (November 24), according to Toho Co.

Miss Universe President Denies Judge Resignation, Vows Legal Action in ‘Rigging’ Row

November 24, 2025

Raul Rocha launches scathing personal attack on 'pseudo-musician' accuser, asserting the pageant's integrity and independent financial structure

Raul Rocha Cantu: the Mexican tycoon behind Miss Universe Organisation

November 21, 2025

Get to know Raul Rocha Cantu, the Mexican billionaire who acquired a 50% stake in the Miss Universe Organisation and now works alongside Jakkaphong “Anne” Jakrajutatip.

Fátima Bosch crowned Miss Universe 2025 after overcoming adversity and controversy

November 21, 2025

The 74th Miss Universe pageant concluded on a dramatic note as Fátima Bosch Fernández of Mexico was crowned Miss Universe 2025 on Friday (November 20), in Bangkok, Thailand, triumphing over global favourites and navigating a week marked by controversy.