This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Francis Coultier, 39, who is originally from Canada but now lives in Bangkok. It’s been edited for length and clarity. The first time I learned about about digital nomadism, I was around 29 and living in Canada. I remember seeing people on the internet working remotely
The Debsirin School, founded in Bangkok in 1885, is one of Thailand’s top secondary schools with branches across the country. It counts many prominent Thai figures as its alumni, from diplomats and athletes to several prime ministers. A female seventh grader, still in school uniform, told the BBC she was standing in front of her
Thailand’s first purpose-built international content marketplace concluded its debut edition this month with an estimated business value of THB2.2 billion ($65.5 million) generated over three days of structured deal negotiations and co-production. The Bangkok International Content Market 2026, known as BICM2026, was held earlier this month at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok,
The deadly inferno has raised familiar questions about fire safety regulations across Thailand, especially at entertainment venues. Thai authorities say they are investigating whether negligence caused the fire, as survivors reported locked doors and a lack of signage demarcating emergency exits. But some question whether relevant government agencies should also be held accountable for failing
A sudden explosion of flames in a crowded bar sends revelers panicking toward a single, narrow exit. The thick, toxic smoke suffocates them. The bodies of those who have succumbed block the escape of those who have not. These horrific scenes occurred not only at the Rong Beer Na Ladprao pub in Bangkok last Sunday
Preliminary investigations suggest the fire was caused by a short circuit in an air conditioner, which quickly cut power to the entire bar. But several people who had previously visited the bar described it as a dark room even in its original state. Phatsara Khamloet, who visited in May, told BBC Thai she had to