According to Time Out’s City Life Index 2025, Mumbai has been named the happiest city in Asia, with an overwhelming 94% of residents saying their city makes them happy. The survey, which polled over 18,000 people worldwide, highlighted Mumbai’s unique blend of culture, community, and spirit that makes it Asia’s happiness capital.
Thailand is in mourning following the death of Queen Mother Sirikit, the mother of King Maha Vajiralongkorn and wife of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The royal palace announced that she passed away at 9:21 p.m. on Friday at Chulalongkorn Hospital in Bangkok at the age of 93. Known for her grace, compassion, and decades of service to the Thai people, Sirikit was deeply cherished across the nation.
Artists from Belfast’s renowned street art festival, Hit the North, are in Thailand this week for a sister festival in Chiang Mai. The collaborative event features large-scale murals by artists Zippy, Emic, and Rob Hilken, exploring themes of climate change, identity, and cultural connection. Supported by the British Council, the exchange highlights how public art can cross borders and build creative communities.
Chef Avinash Martins stepped into the Iron Chef Thailand kitchen with no script, no prep, and no plan—only raw instinct and the rich culinary heritage of Goa. In a high-pressure global arena, he brought resilience, creativity, and heart, turning local dishes like caldine and ambotik into an international story.
Opal Suchata Chuangsri has been crowned Miss World, marking a historic moment for Thailand. Her message of compassion, cultural pride, and confidence resonated worldwide.
