What is Thailand’s Royal Ploughing Ceremony?
Thailand is preparing for the annual Royal Ploughing Ceremony, one of the kingdom’s oldest and most symbolic royal traditions linked to agriculture and the...
Off Sukhumvit, Burapa offers a hidden taste of Eastern Thailand
It is a rare rainy day in Bangkok’s dry season. The wet smell of petrichor rises off the asphalt as I stride down an...
Thailand to get first Pokémon Center at centralwOrld in 2026
BANGKOK — Thailand is set to welcome its first official Pokémon Center, with a new store planned at centralwOrld, marking a major expansion of...
Miss Grand secures Miss Universe rights in five ASEAN countries
Nawat Itsaragrisil, chief executive of Miss Grand International Public Company Limited, has announced a major regional expansion after securing rights to operate the Miss...
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...
Lisa steps out in dramatic sheer gown at Met Gala, returns for second year
Lisa Lalisa Manobal made her second consecutive appearance at the Met Gala, arriving in a dramatic sheer gown in line with the event’s “Fashion...
A royal bond across centuries: Thai King and Queen in Sweden
The official visit of Their Majesties the King and Queen of Thailand to Sweden has drawn attention as a moment underscoring more than a...
Australian embassy marks World Press Freedom Day 2026 in Bangkok
BANGKOK — The Australian Embassy Bangkok hosted a reception on Wednesday evening bringing together Thai and international media, government representatives, civil society and diplomats...
Rare Bryde’s whale family thrills tourists off Krabi coast
KRABI — 29 April 2026, Tourists were treated to a rare spectacle when a family of Bryde’s whales surfaced and leapt repeatedly from the...
Two-headed calf draws attention after viral video in Khon Kaen
KHON KAEN — 29 April 2026, A farmer in northeastern Thailand has been inundated with calls after posting a video of a rare two-headed...
