Check your change: 1999 25-satang coin valued 2,000,000% higher
A small coin with big value is making waves online after a local shop offered up to 5,000 baht for a rare 25-satang coin...
Study finds Angkor among world’s largest cities in 13th century
Angkor, home to the famed Angkor Wat, was one of the most populous urban centres in the world during the 13th century, with an...
Rise of the cat economy: Thai cat population exceeds 4 million
BANGKOK — Thailand’s shifting demographics, marked by an ageing population, rising single households and declining birth rates, are fuelling a fast-growing “cat economy”, with...
Thailand’s ‘Death Fest’ invites visitors to embrace mortality
NONTHABURI, Thailand (AP) — Thailand's “Death Fest” invites people to confront mortality while also offering practical services and spiritual advice for the inevitable.
The unusual...
Bangkok to restrict smartphone use in 437 schools from 18 May
BANGKOK — Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration plans to restrict the use of mobile phones and digital devices during class...
Three-paw kitten ‘Chanom’ wins hearts on Thai social media
SUKHOTHAI — 11 March 2026, A disabled kitten named “Chanom” missing a paw has captured the hearts of social media users in Sukhothai’s Khiri Mat...
Cambodia urges travellers to keep visiting the kingdom
PHNOM PENH — The Ministry of Tourism of Cambodia has called on international travellers to continue visiting Cambodia with confidence, saying the country remains...
Bangkok ranked best city in Asia by DestinAsian readers 2026
BANGKOK — Bangkok has been ranked the Best City in Asia 2026 in the Readers’ Choice Awards by the Asia-Pacific travel and lifestyle magazine...
Memphis May Fire to perform in Bangkok in April 2026
American metalcore band Memphis May Fire will return to Thailand for a live concert in Bangkok next year, organisers have announced.
The band is set...
Thai teen earns bachelor’s degree with honours at 16
BANGKOK — A Thai teenager has drawn attention after graduating with a bachelor’s degree with second-class honours at the age of 16 while also...
