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Novalyra reports from Thailand for Pacific Press Asia, covering craft, style, hospitality and the working culture of the Thai capital.
Ten years after the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Thailand’s annual day of remembrance invites a deeper reflection on national identity, development and the responsibilities inherited by future generations.
A forecast can tell us what tomorrow brings, but it cannot answer on its own whether society is ready for a changing world.
A game may end after nine innings, but the economy around the ballpark can keep growing for years.
SINGAPORE —Technology may change the future, but it cannot escape the laws of economics.
The price of gold in Thailand closed at 66,450 baht per baht-weight on October 12, 2026, amidst volatility in global financial markets and the baht's exchange rate. Although gold has long been an asset deeply intertwined with the lifestyles and financial security of Thai people across generations, its constantly fluctuating price serves as a reminder that preserving wealth requires more than just holding gold; it also demands an understanding of market mechanisms, trading costs, and the risks lurking beneath the gleam of this precious metal.
Driven by a wish to build her own brand, Sai has grown Root Cafe in Yala through learning, adapting and the joy of helping customers find the cup they love.
BANGKOK —At Bobby Barber, the perfect haircut begins not with clippers, but with observation — of the face, the profession, the lifestyle and the person who must live with the result.