Yaomic, a Thai-licensed platform for reading BL comics and novels, is actively supporting Thai creators by becoming a platinum-level main sponsor of the 11th Y Book Fair, a national BL/GL book and content festival held from 11-12 July 2026 GMT+7 at the Event Hall, B2 floor, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, under the theme "Reborn, I Choose to Be a BL Reader in Another World." Tags: [Yaomic, BL/GL, Y Book Fair, Thai creators, book festival]
This participation reflects Yaomic’s vision as a platform aggregating licensed works by Thai writers and artists, providing creators with a space to showcase their talent, build readership, and expand their work internationally. Currently, Yaomic offers content in four languages—Thai, English, Indonesian, and Vietnamese—to broaden Thai creators’ global reach.Tags: [Yaomic, multilingual platform, Thai content, international market, content licensing]
Sininat Thammaya, editor and Content Director of Yaomic, said the platform has always prioritized supporting Thai creators because it believes Thai works have the potential to compete internationally.Tags: [Sininat Thammaya, content director, Yaomic, Thai creators, international potential]
She added that continuous participation in the Y Book Fair is not only about meeting readers but also serves as an important mechanism to promote Thailand’s soft power through BL/GL content, which is gaining popularity worldwide.Tags: [Y Book Fair, soft power, BL/GL content, Thailand, global popularity]
One highlight of the event is the launch of two new Thai novels: 'So What If You're the Crown Prince? Go Collect Horse Droppings,' a Chinese-period fantasy romantic comedy by lonely cat and Earchz, which tells the story of a mountain man who unknowingly saves the crown prince; andTags: [novel launch, So What If You're the Crown Prince, Chinese fantasy, romantic comedy, Thai literature]
'Chantiva,' a Thai-period romantic drama fantasy by Pim Pimol, depicting a forbidden love between a widow and a kinnaree (mythical half-bird, half-woman), rich with intensity and the charm of contemporary Thai literature.Tags: [Chantiva, Thai period drama, romance, fantasy, contemporary Thai literature]
The event also features author talks, close Q&A sessions with fans, and lively activities at the Yaomic booth. These include cosplay meet-and-greets from both stories, the Catching Mimi game with souvenirs, Yaomic Café offering soft-serve ice cream to participants, and the Yaomic × Y Book Fair Quest Mission stamp-collecting challenge with special prizes—strengthening connections between authors and readers.Tags: [Yaomic booth, author events, cosplay, fan engagement, interactive activities]
Additionally, Yaomic aims to create a space for exchange among writers, artists, and readers through activities that encourage interaction and feedback, which are vital drivers for developing the Thai content industry. Alongside on-site events, Yaomic launched the online campaign "Yaomic Read Me Week" to invite both new and loyal readers to follow and support original Thai writers via the app and website.Tags: [community engagement, reader support, content development, online campaign, Yaomic Read Me Week]
Expanding services to multiple languages marks an important step that helps Thai creators’ works reach international audiences, creating new opportunities for Thailand’s content industry and enhancing its competitiveness globally.Tags: [multilingual content, international outreach, Thai content industry, global competitiveness]
In recent years, Thai BL/GL content has seen steadily growing popularity both domestically and internationally, resulting in a surge of new writers, artists, and producers. Support from platforms like Yaomic plays a critical role in building an ecosystem conducive to sustainable industry growth.Tags: [BL/GL growth, industry support, Thai content creators, sustainable development]
Yaomic reaffirms its commitment to growing alongside Thai creators by promoting quality works to readers worldwide and serving as a key driver of Thailand’s content industry in the creative economy era, providing opportunities for Thai talent to shine on the global stage. The Yaomic app is available for iOS and Android, and content can also be accessed via the website.Tags: [Yaomic commitment, Thai creators, global exposure, creative economy, app availability]www.yaomic.comTags: [Yaomic website]
Crafted CupsTags: [Crafted Cups] Café Amazon reinforces its leadership in the Thai coffee market by hosting its biggest competition in 10 years: the Café Amazon Barista Championship 2026. This event showcases the skills of baristas from Café Amazon outlets in Thailand and abroad, emphasizing quality and attention to detail under the "Crafted Cups" concept, which focuses on beverage craftsmanship combined with storytelling to transform every cup into a special customer experience.Tags: [Café Amazon, barista championship, coffee competition, craftsmanship, storytelling]
This year’s competition marks the 11th edition since the project began in 2014, attracting numerous baristas from Café Amazon stores domestically and internationally. Following rigorous theoretical and practical selection rounds during March–April, the top 50 finalists will compete in the championship at Café Amazon Business Center (Amazon Inspiring Campus: AICA) in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya from 7–9 July 2026 GMT+7.Tags: [barista competition, finalists, Café Amazon, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, championship]
A Token of ThanksTags: [token of thanks] Major Cineplex Group reinforces its role as a value-driven organization committed to giving back to society by promoting a sustainable culture of giving. In collaboration with the Thai Red Cross Society, it invites healthy individuals to donate blood during the "Give Blood, Give Life" campaign—the third event of 2026—on 16 July 2026 GMT+7 from 11:00 to 15:00 at the M Passion room, 14th floor, Avenue Major Cineplex Ratchayothin. This event provides a space for sharing life’s energy and promotes positive energy within and beyond the organization. It aims to establish a blood donation culture every three months to support hospitals nationwide. Donors will receive two free movie tickets as a token of appreciation for helping others.Tags: [Major Cineplex, blood donation, Thai Red Cross, community service, free movie tickets]