Seven-year-old novice monk enters Patimokkha recitation contest, eyes national record
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — A seven-year-old novice monk has entered a national competition to become a Patimokkha reciter, raising the prospect of a new record...
From Buzz to Bucks: Thai woman sells dead mosquitoes
BANGKOK — 28 April 2026, Thai woman has turned an unusual hobby into a business, earning ten thousand baht by selling glow-in-the-dark keychains made...
Thailand plans two-year Ta Kwai temple restoration
BANGKOK — 28 April 2026, Culture Minister Sabida Thaiseth said on 28 April that the restoration of Ta Kwai temple is expected to take...
Australia-Thai Rabbit Card art show opens in Bangkok
BANGKOK — 22 April 2026, The Australian Embassy in Thailand, in partnership with Siam Piwat Group, has launched a Rabbit Card design exhibition at...
Ancient Khmer ruins found beneath Korat housing estate
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — 24 April 2026, Archaeologists have uncovered what is believed to be a centuries-old Khmer structure beneath a residential development in northeastern...
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...
Elephants lead Songkran water pouring and blessing parade
CHIANG MAI — 15 April 2026, Songkran celebrations at Wat Pa Saen Thammararam, also known as “Wat Chang”, in Mae Taeng district drew large...
ATOD International Dance Competition 2026 showcases global talent in Bangkok
The ATOD International Dance Competition 2026 was held from 21–29 March at Aksra Theatre, bringing together young performers from 34 nationalities. The nine-day event...
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...
Bangkok book fair draws 1.3m, boosts sales
BANGKOK — 6 April 2026, Thailand’s annual book fair has concluded with strong attendance and sales, drawing more than 1.3 million visitors and generating...
