Bangkok marks 244 years since founding as Thailand’s capital
Bangkok marks its 244th anniversary on 21 April 2026, the date on which King Rama I, Phra Phutthayotfa Chulalok the Great, established the city...
Bangkok kicks off Songkran celebrations at CentralWorld
BANGKOK — Large crowds gathered at CentralWorld in the Ratchaprasong district on the first day of Songkran, as both Thai and international visitors joined...
Thai princess gives special lecture on evolution of Chud Thai in The Hague
THE HAGUE — Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya delivered a keynote lecture on Chud Thai at an academic forum held at Hotel...
Thai princess to lead national costume showcase in The Hague
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya is scheduled to travel to The Hague on 9 April to deliver a keynote lecture on...
Hong Kong writer Lau Yee-Wa wins first Chommanard International Women’s Literary Award in Bangkok...
BANGKOK – Hong Kong writer Lau Yee-Wa has been named the winner of the inaugural Chommanard International Women's Literary Award for 2025. The announcement...
‘Thank you Thailand’ trend goes viral among foreign tourists
BANGKOK — A new social media trend has gone viral as foreign tourists wrap up their trips to Thailand by posting “Thank you Thailand”...
LISA shines at Wat Arun as Amazing Thailand Ambassador
BANGKOK — Global superstar Lalisa “Lisa” Manobal has been named the face of Thailand’s latest tourism push, with the Tourism Authority of Thailand on...
Thailand moves forward with UNESCO bid for Chud Thai
BANGKOK — Culture Minister Sabida Thaised on 26 January 2026 attended a working lunch hosted by Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow at the Ministry of...
New Debate Emerges Over “Khmer Art in Thailand” Labels at National Museum
BANGKOK — A Thai artifact restitution group is calling on the Fine Arts Department to revise museum labels for recently returned bronze sculptures, sparking...
Khaosod English’s Top 10 ASEAN Destinations 2026
"Bangkok is back, Bali is bursting, and Vietnam is viral. As we enter 2026, the real question is: where can you go to actually...
