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Heavy rainfall flooded Bangkok’s Thailand Cultural Centre MRT Station on Friday evening, with water reaching the concourse level around 6pm. Photos and videos shared online showed commuters wading through water to buy tickets. Train services on the platform continued unaffected despite the disruption.
Published on: September 7, 2025 | By: Noi JhCharli XCX makes a striking big-screen debut in Erupcja, premiering at Toronto Film Festival. Playing Bethany in a quirky, indie drama, she proves her acting chops with a raw, unglamorous role. Known for bold music, Charli’s embrace of independent cinema signals serious commitment and artistic risk-taking beyond pop stardom.
Published on: September 7, 2025 | By: Noi JhPop star Sabrina Carpenter drops her seventh studio album Man’s Best Friend, a cheeky, retro-inspired follow-up to Short n’ Sweet. Mixing playful innuendo, sharp humor, and disco vibes, the record explores modern dating and female sexuality with confidence. Lead single “Manchild” already topped charts, cementing her pop dominance.
Published on: September 7, 2025 | By: Noi JhAfter 37 years as American Vogue’s editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour has handed the role to her protégé Chloe Malle while continuing as Condé Nast’s chief content officer. Wintour praised Malle’s vision and originality, ensuring Vogue’s legacy while steering global editions. The succession marks a pivotal shift in fashion journalism.
Published on: September 7, 2025 | By: Noi JhBuckingham Palace announced with deep sorrow the death of Katharine, Duchess of Kent, aged 92. She passed away peacefully at Kensington Palace, surrounded by family. Remembered for her tireless charity work and passion for music, she was the oldest Royal Family member, married to Prince Edward, Duke of Kent.
Published on: September 7, 2025 | By: Noi JhJapan’s PM Shigeru Ishiba praised US President Donald Trump’s order lowering tariffs on Japanese autos and imports from 25% to 15%, calling it a key achievement for industry stability. The deal also includes $550 billion in Japanese investment in US projects, reinforcing economic cooperation amid political pressures.
Published on: September 7, 2025 | By: Noi JhIFA Berlin 2025 showcased cutting-edge tech, from a tennis-playing robot and AI-powered wearables to a projector built into a party speaker. As one of Europe’s largest tech expos, IFA set the stage for “Techtember,” where global brands preview innovations ahead of the holiday season.
Published on: September 7, 2025 | By: Noi JhLaunching in October at $1,049, Lenovo’s Legion Go 2 brings major upgrades over its predecessor, including an 8.8-inch OLED 144Hz display, AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip, and 74Whr battery. Enhanced controllers and features boost playability, but its size, weight, and premium price put it close to gaming laptops.
Published on: September 7, 2025 | By: Noi JhApple’s Sept. 9 event may unveil the rumored iPhone 17 Air, an ultra-thin model positioned between the baseline and Pro. With a 6.6-inch display and uncertain chip details, it’s meant as a mid-tier option. Yet, many remain unconvinced the Air offers meaningful innovation or value.
Published on: September 7, 2025 | By: Noi JhThailand’s King Power is closing key duty-free stores as Chinese tourist arrivals drop nearly a third and operational costs surge. With 70% of revenue once tied to Chinese shoppers, the company faces a major crisis, forcing a strategic rethink to sustain its dominance in Thailand’s travel retail sector.
Published on: September 7, 2025 | By: Noi Jh
