TIkTok Stepping Beyond Dance

TIkTok Stepping Beyond Dance

TikTok’s recommendation algorithm was selected as one of the top 100 global breakthrough technologies by MIT Technology Review in 2021. This shows why TikTok has gained fast adoption amongst users, says Manas Sabnis, head of brand strategy for Southeast Asia and...
Makro Doubles its Presence in Cambodia

Makro Doubles its Presence in Cambodia

Siam Makro will open two more Makro shopping malls in Cambodia. Currently, Siam Makro owns one shopping mall in Phnom Penh and another in Krong Siem Reap, according to the foreign trade promotion office at the Thai embassy in Phnom Penh. Cambodia’s economy is...
The True Thai New Year

The True Thai New Year

Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year festival. It is a celebration that embraces goodwill, love, compassion. and thankfulness, using water as the means of expression. The word Songkran derives from Sanskrit and means to move or step forward. Songkran takes place...
UNESCO Lists Nora Dance

UNESCO Lists Nora Dance

Thailand’s southern traditional Nora dance with the signature long and curly metal fingernail tips, has been listed by UNESCO among this year’s intangible heritages. Nora dance became the third UNESCO-listed Thai intangible heritage, following Khon dance in...