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“Legally Blonde: The Musical” delivers high-energy laughs

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 05, 2026

Singapore Repertory Theatre’s Legally Blonde: The Musical delivers high-energy comedy, catchy songs and a standout all-Singaporean cast.

Ta Khon heads to Brazil for landmark Latin American premiere

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 05, 2026

Thai horror film Ta Khon: The Cursed Mask will make its Latin American premiere at the Thai Film Festival in São Paulo, Brazil, from August 14-16.

Thai Singer Nene Royal Advances to AGT Judges’ Callbacks

July 31, 2026

Phuket-born rocker Nene Royal confirms callback performance date as contestants battle for 34 remaining Live Show spots

Japan’s viral macaque Punch receives over 2,500 birthday cards

July 26, 2026

Supporters worldwide sent more than 2,500 cards to Ichikawa City Zoo, where visitors celebrated Punch’s growing ease within his troop.

How Thai fans can help Nene Royal advance on AGT

July 15, 2026

Thai fans cannot vote directly from Thailand, but social-media support could help Nene Royal build momentum ahead of the AGT live rounds

Thailand taps Nene Royal for global tourism promotion drive

July 14, 2026

Thailand plans to provide financial support for Phuket teenager Nene Royal’s America’s Got Talent campaign and give her a future role promoting tourism and Thai soft power.

Phuket teen Nene Royal transforms from shy girl to rock star on AGT

July 09, 2026

Nene Royal, the 16-year-old guitarist and singer from Phuket, stunned America’s Got Talent with a powerhouse performance of The Cranberries’ Zombie, earning a standing ovation and Four Yeses.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in New York celebration

July 04, 2026

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have married in New York, with a star-studded celebration at Madison Square Garden and guests including Jennifer Lopez, Ed Sheeran and Jimmy Fallon.

One Bangkok to stage Southeast Asia’s first Sanrio half marathon

July 03, 2026

One Bangkok will host Southeast Asia’s first Sanrio Characters Half Marathon in September 2026, positioning Thailand as a new global sportainment destination.

Thailand turns wellness into a cinematic lifestyle reward

July 02, 2026

AIA Vitality’s cinema and streaming rewards show how Thailand is blending fitness, insurance technology and leisure into a more engaging wellness culture.

FIFA announces 2026 World Cup attendance record tops 3.6 million

June 26, 2026

Big Data reveals 2026 World Cup Thai social media engagements topped 42 million, while stadium attendance broke records reaching a peak of 3.6 million.

Girls Like Girls gives Thai star Myra Molloy a Hollywood lead

June 25, 2026

A decade after Girls Like Girls became a viral sapphic anthem, its 2026 film adaptation highlights creative persistence, representation and a Hollywood breakthrough for Thai actress Maneepat “Myra” Molloy.

Lisa’s IG post value soars to Bt58m, underlining Thai soft power

June 24, 2026

IAA says Lalisa “Lisa” Manobal’s Instagram media value has surged to more than Bt58 million per post, highlighting her global influence and Thailand’s soft-power strength.

Behind the real cases that inspired Netflix’s The Evil Lawyer

June 19, 2026

Netflix’s Thai hit The Evil Lawyer draws on years of legal research and real criminal cases, exploring corruption, ritual crime, sexual violence and courtroom justice.

Why Thailand's Courtroom Devil Conquered Netflix in a Single Night

June 16, 2026

Five years of legal research, a moral universe built on shades of grey, and a public-private production pipeline that de-risks ambitious storytelling — the overnight triumph of The Evil Lawyer is no accident