Lifestyle

BANGKOK — When Thai football wanted to update its image for the new year, it turned to an urban hipster with a rural heart to come up with something a little country, a little rock 'n roll.

BANGKOK — Go on a romp through philosophy and religion next year with an absurd-existential play about a dead man the afterlife isn’t sure what to do with.

BANGKOK — Taking in the beauty and charm of Tibet no longer requires an arduous journey thanks to technology, which makes it possible to sample in comfort from a world away.

BANGKOK — Unicorns with rainbow manes, a giant sugar skull, and even a smiling penis are among the Maneeporn Puangla’s piñata creations.

BANGKOK — The Russian Federation had a headline-grabbing year, from military operations in Syria to accusations it sought to influence the U.S. election. But as it projects an image of strength onto the world stage, its oil-dependent economy remains wrecked by a double blow of historically low oil prices and crippling Western sanctions.

After decades of false promise, Virtual Reality is here, with consumer-level (if still pricey) products that provide a convincing experience of transporting users to another place.

On Sunday afternoon at Bangkok CityCity gallery, a six-wheeler slowly turned into the parking lot. Sprawled on top, a massive humanoid baby with three eyes and bunny ears. “That thing looks crazy,” someone said.

BANGKOK — Do donations really help the poor? Or is social enterprise a better answer?

AMSTERDAM — The first Thai filmmaker to win Cannes’ highest award was honored by Dutch royalty Thursday for his unique artistic expression.

KORAT — A Terminal 21 shopping mall will open in the center of Isaan with all kinds of lifestyle excitement this Monday.