Southeast Asia’s Cinema Shrines Three celluloid sanctuaries celebrate the region’s love affair with film Words: Sarita UrupongsaPhotos: Cinema Oasis, Asian Film Archive, Meta House, and M+ Cinema Across Southeast Asia, a wave of independent and alternative cinemas is...
The Joy of Slow Travel From Bangkok’s canals to Sukhothai’s golden ruins, slow travel unveils rich flavours and quiet rituals that bring every journey alive Words: Phoowadon Duangmee In a world obsessed with speed and achievement, slow travel – journeys that...
Muay Thai – From Ancient Battlefields to Global Stage Once a survival skill for Siamese soldiers, this martial art has grown into a global phenomenon that attracts countless curious visitors to gyms and rings in Thailand Words: Phoowadon Duangmee Photos: Shutterstock...
Welcoming the Year of the Horse Worldwide | 17-23 Feb 2026 The Horse gallops in this Chinese New Year, bringing energy and renewal amid a sea of red lanterns and the rhythm of drums and lion dancers. Families gather for feasts rich in symbolism – dumplings for wealth,...
Phuket Pulses Electric Phuket | 16-18 Jan 2026 Phuket fizzes with colour, sound and spectacle as EDC Thailand returns for three nights of high-energy music and immersive experiences. By day, festival-goers soak up the sun, sea and island vibes; by night they enter a...
Little India Lights Up Singapore | 13-16 Jan 2026 Singapore’s little India bursts into colour for Pongal, the South Indian harvest festival celebrating the sun, the land and nature’s annual bounty. Serangoon Road glows with light displays, while homes are decorated...
