Thailand’s ‘sin tax’ has long been a media-funding model to follow – but can it survive?
If Thai public broadcasting replaces its funding with government budget allocations, it might have to diversify its income (and perhaps take a leaf out of PBS’s thick-bound book of financial sources).
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Our ‘Design Directory’ 2026: The architects, studios and designers to know around the world
Stuck on a design problem or looking for the perfect creative partner? Discover top-tier studios and welcoming communities, from Copenhagen and Cairo to Tokyo and São Paulo, complete with contact details.
What to wear and pack for the journey: The essential items to fill your carry-on with
However you get around, our edit of travel outfits and accessories will help you reach your destination in smart but breezy style.
The best new homewares, books and accessories for design lovers
From Alessi’s screw-inspired moka pot to Fiio’s Moma-approved cassette player, these are the objects and publications bringing style back into homes.
From historic emporiums to literary cafés: Our favourite bookshops in Barcelona
In the Spanish coastal city, a growing number of booksellers are becoming a hub for cultural life, balancing Catalan roots with a global perspective.
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Inzamam Rashid
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Frankfurt correspondent
Tyler Brûlé
Editorial director and chairman
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Our Entrepreneurs special proves why starting a business is always worth the risk
Establishing and running a business comes with many challenges but, here at Monocle, we like to focus on the rewards.
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Pillar of the community: Inside Finca Roja, a Valencia housing complex with a timeless allure
Completed in the 1930s, the iconic housing block continues to evolve to meet the needs of its residents. We meet the people living inside the city’s red-brick landmark.
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‘Our main goal is to bring people out on the water.’ A bright new chapter for the iconic Danieli hotel
A subtle yet ambitious revamp has breathed new life into one of Venice’s first grand hotels. Now under Four Seasons, its historic grandeur meets the lightness of the lagoon.
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Samsung x Monocle – Korea: 2,000 Years of Creativity, London, until 2 November
A touch of Korean creativity comes to The Monocle Café this October, as Samsung takes over the space to celebrate its collaboration with the British Museum on Korea: 2,000 Years of Creativity.
Manila Mingler, Wednesday 4 November
Join the Monocle team with chairman Tyler Brûlé, as they touch down (it’s been a while!) in Manila.
Guatemala Modern, November 5
Join Monocle and Guatemala Tourism to celebrate the launch of our new book. Guatemala Modern takes a deep dive into a country that’s steeped in heritage but forging new paths.
