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Ten Shows, Ten Visions: The Many Faces of Thai Fashion
By Ellen Boonstra From October 8 to 11, 2026, Bangkok International Fashion Week (BIFW 2026) returned to Parc Paragon, the open-air event space on the M Floor of Siam Paragon in central Bangkok. The ten-show line-up brought established houses such as Flynow and Nagara together with newer labels including MERGE and Chato, illustrating the range of voices shaping Thai fashion today.
The Lasting Legacy of Yayoi Kusama
申し訳ありません。このコンテンツはただ今、英語のみとなります。 For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in the alternative language. You may click the link to switch the active language. The Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam was already preparing a major retrospective of Yayoi Kusama when she died in Tokyo at the age of 97 on August 14.
From Temples to Towers: Art Across Bangkok
申し訳ありません。このコンテンツはただ今、英語のみとなります。 For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in the alternative language. You may click the link to switch the active language. Bangkok will once again become a sprawling setting for contemporary art when the Bangkok Art Biennale 2026 (BAB 2026) opens on October 29, 2026, running through February 28, 2027.
Tasmania’s Museum of Old and New Art plans Bangkok opening in 2029
申し訳ありません。このコンテンツはただ今、英語のみとなります。 For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in the alternative language. You may click the link to switch the active language. Bangkok’s cultural landscape has entered a new phase in recent years, with museums, exhibitions and creative platforms expanding the city’s role as a regional center for contemporary art.
World Press Photo 2026 Reflects a World in Tension and Transition
For more than seven decades, World Press Photo has set the standard for photojournalism, offering a global view of the stories that define each year. Founded in 1955 in the Netherlands, the annual contest has grown into one of the world’s most respected platforms for documentary photography, drawing thousands of submissions from across the globe. Each edition captures not only major events, but also how they are experienced on a human level, beyond headlines and statistics.
An Island of Many Stories
For travelers heading to Phuket who want more than sun, sea and sand, the Thailand Biennale Phuket 2025 shows a completely different side of the island. Exhibitions are staged in unexpected settings such as abandoned shophouses, former industrial sites and quiet corners – not your typical art venues, which is precisely the point. By placing contemporary art in spaces marked by history and change, the Biennale draws attention to areas many visitors might otherwise miss.
Dib Bangkok: Transforming a Legacy into a Living Museum
申し訳ありません。このコンテンツはただ今、英語のみとなります。 For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in the alternative language. You may click the link to switch the active language. Decades in the making, Dib Bangkok opens as Thailand’s most anticipated contemporary art museum, showcasing Thai and international artists. With the founding of Dib Bangkok, Purat Osathanugrah realized his late father’s vision. Petch Osathanugrah was a man of many lives.
Inside the mind of Gianluca Vernizzi: Art, Materials, and Spirituality
申し訳ありません。このコンテンツはただ今、英語のみとなります。 For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in the alternative language. You may click the link to switch the active language. Italian artist and entrepreneur Gianluca Vernizzi works at the meeting point of art, science, and spirituality. His paintings encourage viewers to look beyond the surface and consider how color, form, and energy interact.
BIFW2025: Fashionably Extraordinary
Thai fashion is full of playful ideas, quirky concepts, and a fearless spirit of experimentation. The country is also renowned for its traditional craftsmanship, from handwoven silk to intricate dyeing, weaving, and embroidery, which contemporary designers continue to reinterpret in fresh and modern ways. Drawing further inspiration from Thailand’s rich cultural heritage, they create designs that mix tradition with innovation.
BIFW2025: Fashionably Extraordinary
申し訳ありません。このコンテンツはただ今、英語のみとなります。 For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in the alternative language. You may click the link to switch the active language. Thai fashion is full of playful ideas, quirky concepts, and a fearless spirit of experimentation. The country is also renowned for its traditional craftsmanship, from handwoven silk to intricate dyeing, weaving, and embroidery, which contemporary designers continue to reinterpret in fresh and modern ways.
Fenix Rising: A New Landmark in Rotterdam
申し訳ありません。このコンテンツはただ今、英語のみとなります。 For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in the alternative language. You may click the link to switch the active language. The first thing you notice about Rotterdam's new Fenix museum is the swirling stainless steel staircase that seems to levitate above the building. This distinctive architectural feature, called the Tornado, winds 30 meters through the structure and ends at a rooftop viewing platform.
Taiwan Pavilion: Building in the In-Between
申し訳ありません。このコンテンツはただ今、英語のみとなります。 For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in the alternative language. You may click the link to switch the active language. Every two years, the world gathers in Venice for one of the most significant events on the global cultural agenda: La Biennale di Venezia. The 19th International Architecture Exhibition, curated by architect and engineer Carlo Ratti, unfolds under the theme ‘Intelligens. Natural. Artificial. Collective’.
World Press Photo 2025: One Image, a Thousand Echoes
申し訳ありません。このコンテンツはただ今、英語のみとなります。 For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in the alternative language. You may click the link to switch the active language. On April 18, the World Press Photo Foundation announced the winners of its 2025 contest at a press event in Amsterdam, kicking off its annual flagship exhibition at De Nieuwe Kerk.
Rebellion on the Walls by Shepard Fairey
申し訳ありません。このコンテンツはただ今、英語のみとなります。 For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in the alternative language. You may click the link to switch the active language. Shepard Fairey has always been an artist on a mission. From his early days plastering “Obey Giant” stickers on city streets to creating the now-iconic Barack Obama “Hope” poster, his work has consistently blurred the lines between street art, political activism, and graphic design.
Rebellion on the Walls by Shepard Fairey
Shepard Fairey has always been an artist on a mission. From his early days plastering “Obey Giant” stickers on city streets to creating the now-iconic Barack Obama “Hope” poster, his work has consistently blurred the lines between street art, political activism, and graphic design. This month, Fairey brought his signature style to Bangkok for his first-ever exhibition in Thailand, offering local audiences a glimpse into his bold, visually striking world.
Dior Gold House: Where Haute Couture Meets Thai Craftsmanship
申し訳ありません。このコンテンツはただ今、英語のみとなります。 For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in the alternative language. You may click the link to switch the active language. Bangkok is a city of contrasts, where centuries-old, gold-leaf-covered temples stand alongside sleek, modern landmarks.
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The Teleporting Artist: Gongkan’s Journey Through Art and Identity
申し訳ありません。このコンテンツはただ今、英語のみとなります。 For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in the alternative language. You may click the link to switch the active language. One of Thailand’s most internationally recognized contemporary artists, Gongkan has built a career on themes of freedom, escape, and introspection. His signature "teleport art"—characterized by figures emerging from black portals—serves as a metaphor for movement, transformation and self-discovery.
The Teleporting Artist: Gongkan’s Journey Through Art and Identity
One of Thailand’s most internationally recognized contemporary artists, Gongkan has built a career on themes of freedom, escape, and introspection. His signature "teleport art"—characterized by figures emerging from black portals—serves as a metaphor for movement, transformation and self-discovery. But the road to success was anything but easy. His artistic path began when he moved to New York to study fine art.
Highlights of Bangkok International Fashion Week 2024
申し訳ありません。このコンテンツはただ今、英語のみとなります。 For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in the alternative language. You may click the link to switch the active language. Earlier this month, Bangkok hosted the Siam Paragon Bangkok International Fashion Week 2024 (BIFW2024), showcasing a wide array of fashion innovations. The event, held from October 2-6, 2024, brought together renowned Thai and Asian designers in a series of shows that highlighted the latest trends in fashion.
Pillows Hotel in Amsterdam: An Architectural Journey
申し訳ありません。このコンテンツはただ今、英語のみとなります。 For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in the alternative language. You may click the link to switch the active language. Nestled in Amsterdam’s historic Oosterpark district, Pillows Hotel occupies a grand building originally constructed in 1908 as a laboratory for the University of Amsterdam. Today, it has been carefully transformed into a five-star luxury hotel.
Studio Job: Crafting Cultural Narratives through Design
Renowned for its distinctive and iconic style, Studio Job, founded by artist and designer Job Smeets, has garnered international acclaim for seamlessly blending art, design and craftsmanship. Most recently, Studio Job unveiled a captivating solo exhibition, “Golden Years / Acta Est Fabula”, at FuoriSalone 2024, offering audiences a mesmerizing journey through nostalgia, material, and existential reflection.
Be@rbrick World Tour 3: A Unique Fusion of Art, Culture and Collectibles
Art enthusiasts and collectors in Thailand recently flocked to King Power Mahanakhon in Bangkok for the exclusive Be@rbrick World Wide Tour 3. As the first Southeast Asian stop of this global exhibition, the venue, known for its SkyWalk observation deck on the 78th floor, offered a unique backdrop for the showcase. For the uninitiated, Be@rbrick is a renowned collectible toy line crafted by the Japanese company Medicom Toy.
The Sphere Las Vegas: A Pinnacle of Architectural Innovation
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Dead End Gallery: The end of art as we know it?
On display at the world’s first AI art gallery in Amsterdam are a series of masterpieces from an alternate universe True to topic, this article really should’ve been written by ChatGPT or similar software, which arguably would’ve done an equally good if not better job. Journalists and copywriters aren’t the only ones who worry we’ll soon be replaced by a robot or artificial intelligence. Love it or fear it, there’s no denying that AI is here to stay.
World Press Photo 2023: Showing the cost of war and peace
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Dan Lam: The Social Media Sensation Shaping Contemporary Sculpture
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Bill Bensley: Reviving Train Travel Glamour
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Bill Bensley creates 2400-room ‘Human Zoo’ wildlife resort
13 August 2020 Travel, Tourism & Events By Ellen Boonstra, Asia correspondent >> IS THIS what the future of travel will look like? This fantastical looking rendering was conceived by the famous and Bangkok-based architect Bill Bensley, affectionately known as the ‘Willy Wonka’ of hotel design.
Bill Bensley creates 2400-room ‘Human Zoo’ wildlife resort
By Ellen Boonstra, Asia correspondent >> IS THIS what the future of travel will look like? This fantastical looking rendering was conceived by the famous and Bangkok-based architect Bill Bensley, affectionately known as the ‘Willy Wonka’ of hotel design.
Thailand ranks second in the world and first in Asia for COVID-19 recovery
By Ellen Boonstra, Asia correspondent >> WHETHER it’s the tropical heat, the custom of wearing facemasks courtesy of its the air pollution, or the swift lockdown measures, on a global scale Thailand has done remarkably well in coping with the COVID-19 crisis.
The elephant outside the room: staying in Anantara resort’s Jungle Bubbles
By Ellen Boonstra, Asia correspondent >> GIVING NEW MEANING to the phrase ‘close to nature’, Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp and Resort is giving guests a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spend the night observing Thailand’s majestic elephants in their natural habitat – while staying in unique transparent Jungle Bubbles. Unfolding across 160 acres of Northern Thailand’s ancient jungle, the resort is set atop a hill overlooking the Mekong and Ruak rivers.
In the 'people business' - Pope Francis preaches gospel of peace and unity in Thailand
By Ellen Boonstra, Asia correspondent >> IN A GLOBALIZED world that is increasingly linked yet beset with all sorts of ethnic, economic and martial divides, Pope Francis arrived in Bangkok to preach a message of unity and compassion. During his recent, four-day visit, the pontiff presided over Catholic mass at a historic church, had a private audience with His Majesty the King, visited a Catholic hospital and gave a speech at Government House.
Australian companies take note as Thailand legalises medical marijuana
By Ellen Boonstra, Asia correspondent >> ONCE KNOWN as one of the world’s top growers of recreational marijuana, Thailand has turned over a new leaf by becoming the first country in Southeast Asia to legalise cannabis-based products for medical patients, the Thai Government announced at a recent seminar.
Thailand: now a prime destination for biotech development
By Ellen Boonstra, Asia correspondent >> BIOTECHNOLOGY in Thailand has been through more than three decades of development and the country is now regarded by many as being poised to take a lead in the sector.
Thailand’s Wildlife Friends open elephant eco-lodge
By Ellen Boonstra, Asia correspondent >> IF YOU HAVE EVER dreamed of staying at a wildlife reserve and waking up to a herd of friendly elephants milling around outside your balcony window, this is your jumbo opportunity. WFFT, the Wildlife Friends Foundation of Thailand, just opened a luxury eco-lodge and restaurant, affording visitors a bird eye’s view of one of the centre’s largest elephant forest enclosures.
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DECLINING TRUST in corporations is being tackled by Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, which has developed and commercialised a new science-driven approach to enable companies to better manage their social licence to operate – starting with mining and agriculture. New business Voconiq was launched to scale up CSIRO’s community insights service, formerly called Reflexivity.
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By Ellen Boonstra, Asia correspondent >> THE HEARTBREAKING IMAGE of a two-year old Honduran girl crying near the US-Mexico border, while her mother is being searched and detained, made headlines around the world as the face of President Donald Trump's ‘zero tolerance’ immigration policy last year. Taken by Getty photographer and Pulitzer Prize-winner John Moore, it won this year’s World Press Photo of the Year award.
World Press Photo exhibition lands in Brisbane
By Ellen Boonstra, Asia correspondent >> THE HEARTBREAKING IMAGE of a two-year old Honduran girl crying near the US-Mexico border, while her mother is being searched and detained, made headlines around the world as the face of President Donald Trump's ‘zero tolerance’ immigration policy last year. Taken by Getty photographer and Pulitzer Prize-winner John Moore, it won this year’s World Press Photo of the Year award.
Framing a more positive kind of journalism
By Ellen Boonstra, Asia correspondent >> THE PRESTIGIOUS World Press Photo 2019 exhibition is now on at the State Library in Sydney where it will be on display until June 23. Afterwards, the exhibition travels to Brisbane, where it will be on show from July 13 to August 4.
Tour de force: Bangkok is calling all SkyWalkers
By Ellen Boonstra, Asia correspondent >> PROMISING AN ICONIC cityscape view, atop King Power Mahanakhon, one of Thailand’s tallest towers, Bangkok’s Mahanakhon SkyWalk boasts the country’s highest 360-degree observation deck in the country. Open since November last year, the city’s latest tourist attraction boasts the highest rooftop bar and the fastest video-themed elevator in the Kingdom, reaching the 74th floor in 50 seconds.
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By Ellen Boonstra, Asia correspondent >> TWO YEARS AGO the Thai Government launched ‘Thailand 4.0’, a vision to transform the Thai economy into an innovation-driven one. As part of this ambitious plan, the Cabinet in principle approved the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Development Project, aimed at revitalising and enhancing the well-known Eastern Seaboard Development Program, which has held the status of a powerhouse for industrial production in Thailand for over 30 years.
Can Australia invest in Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor?
By Ellen Boonstra, Asia correspondent >> TWO YEARS AGO the Thai Government launched ‘Thailand 4.0’, a vision to transform the Thai economy into an innovation-driven one. As part of this ambitious plan, the Cabinet in principle approved the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Development Project, aimed at revitalising and enhancing the well-known Eastern Seaboard Development Program, which has held the status of a powerhouse for industrial production in Thailand for over 30 years.
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