Social media overtakes news websites as AI reshapes global media
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
The Digital News Report 2026 finds that social media and video platforms have overtaken news websites as the main gateway to news, while AI chatbots, creators and declining trust are reshaping the global media landscape.
Thai Cultural Heritage Becomes Independent Creators' Passport to Global Markets, Meta Reports
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
Boy Love series, T-Pop and Muay Thai are travelling further than ever on Reels, as Instagram tells Thai creators that cultural authenticity, not follower count, is now the surest route to a global audience
Thailand Risks Becoming the World’s "Landlord," Not a Tech Player, Warns KBank Economist
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
Burin Adulwattana says Thailand is trading precious land, water, and power for low-value data centers while neighbors spend decades building chip ecosystems—urging Bangkok to act before it gets left behind in the AI "Super Cycle"
Thai Light Technology is Unlocking the Over 16,000-Year-Old Malaysian Artifacts
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
Thailand cooperates with a Malaysian research team to analyse over 16,000 years of artefacts, marking a significant milestone in the use of advanced light technology for archaeological research.
L’Oréal Groupe targets dark spots with Melasyl™ skincare line-up
MONDAY, JUNE 08, 2026
L’Oréal is expanding its patented Melasyl™ molecule across seven L’Oréal Paris and La Roche-Posay products, targeting dark spots and pigmentation concerns in Thailand’s skincare market.