This Week - TPSO predicts Bt47bn spending during Songkran

13 Sept 14:54 Key points summarised by AI

The Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) forecasts Bt47 billion in tourism spending during the "World Songkran festival."
This spending, covering travel, accommodation, and food, will primarily occur outside Bangkok, with a projected increase in individuals spending over 10,000 baht.

Inside George Lucas’s Futuristic Museum of Narrative Art

Today 15:30 Key points summarised by AI

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, a US$1 billion institution founded by George Lucas, opened September 22, 2026, in Los Angeles, dedicated to the art of storytelling across diverse media.
Its futuristic, biomorphic architecture by Ma Yansong houses over 30 galleries, two theaters, and a research library, blending seamlessly with Exposition Park.
Exhibitions feature a vast collection of narrative art, from "Star Wars in Motion" and global art reproductions using advanced 3D scanning to works by Van Gogh, Rockwell, and contemporary artists.
The museum extends its offerings with a public research library, extensive outdoor gardens, and monumental sculptures, creating a comprehensive cultural and recreational destination.