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Lingling Kwong turns star power into business portfolio as one firm posts 122m baht revenue

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026

Lingling Kwong’s golden year now extends beyond acting, presenter jobs and events, with four companies under Sirilak Kwong’s name and one entertainment firm generating 122 million baht in revenue.

LISA breaks rules with Thai-custom Mercurials in Nike campaign

MONDAY, JUNE 08, 2026

In Nike’s “Rip the Script” short-film campaign, LISA wears a Thai-designed custom look that reimagines Nike Mercurial football boots.

Hollywood marks Marilyn Monroe’s centenary as enduring screen icon

June 07, 2026

Fans sang at the Chinese Theatre, while the Academy Museum opened an exhibition and special screenings to mark Monroe’s 100th birthday.

Thai BL and GL series move from niche content to billion-baht industry

June 05, 2026

Thailand’s BL and GL series market is forecast to exceed 4.9bn baht, growing from niche content into a major soft-power industry.

"I Just Hate to Be a Thing": The World Remembers Marilyn Monroe at 100

May 31, 2026

A rare auction, a major museum exhibition, and a final interview resurface as the world honours one of Hollywood's most enduring legends on her 100th birthday

Thailand’s concert boom tests venues, standards and who really benefits

May 28, 2026

Thailand is entering a peak year for concerts and music festivals, with more than 300 music-related events expected in 2026 and global acts such as Post Malone, The Weeknd, BTS and Tomorrowland Thailand driving momentum. However, industry insiders warn that limited venues, rising foreign capital and weak local value capture could become major challenges.

Superfans turn T-pop into Thailand’s next big export

May 28, 2026

T-pop song today is no longer just a track on a streaming platform. It can sell concert tickets, fill hotel rooms, move merchandise, drive brand campaigns and send fans across borders.

The Stone and Mad Unicorn sweep KCL Awards 2026

May 28, 2026

The Stone and Netflix’s Mad Unicorn led the KCL Awards 2026, winning major film and drama-series prizes at the Thai entertainment event

KLUB25 pushes Thai nightlife onto the global stage

May 27, 2026

Bangkok’s KLUB25 enters The World’s 100 Best Clubs 2025, highlighting Thailand’s growing nightlife soft power and night economy

Thai sunscreen gets global attention after Kris Jenner’s post

May 24, 2026

Kris Jenner has put T-Beauty back in the spotlight after eagle-eyed fans noticed a Thai sunscreen product in her latest Instagram Story.

BTS Bangkok shows to be held in December, with tickets on sale in June

May 22, 2026

BTS World Tour ‘Arirang’ in Bangkok will take place at Rajamangala National Stadium in December, with ticket sales opening on June 9.

Thai male stars command red-carpet attention at Cannes 2026

May 17, 2026

Pirat ‘Mike’ Nitipaisalkul, Kunpimook ‘BamBam’ Bhuwakul and other Thai male stars drew notice with polished red-carpet looks.

The ‘Miracle’ Moment: Inside the Decade-Long Deal to Bring Tomorrowland to Thailand

May 15, 2026

Thailand secures a 10-year deal to host Tomorrowland in 2026, beating Asian rivals to prove its status as a premier global hub for world-class entertainment

Thai film My Dearest Assassin tops Netflix global non-English chart

May 14, 2026

Netflix Thailand's first action romantic drama ranked No. 1 globally among non-English films from Monday (May 4, 2026) to Sunday (May 10, 2026), and made the Top 10 in 68 countries.

Thailand Signals Global Ambition at Cannes with Major Film Incentives

May 14, 2026

The Thai government launches a strategic "Content Thailand" initiative at Cannes, offering significant financial incentives to secure international investment