Miss World 2025 shines as Songkran goddess in traditional Thai dress
BANGKOK — Opal Suchata Chuangsri, Miss World 2025, appeared at CentralWorld in Bangkok wearing a costume inspired by the Songkran Goddess, as part of...
Mysterious wild elephant swims across Mekong to Laos every year
BUNG KAN — A wild elephant has once again crossed the Mekong River from Thailand into Laos, continuing a puzzling annual migration, officials said...
TikToker calls BTS flip-flops “embarrassing,” sparking online debate
BANGKOK — A photo of a passenger wearing flip-flops on the BTS Skytrain has stirred debate online, with some social media users criticising the...
Barber shaves “too rich to handle” slogan into hair, sparking buzz
AYUTTHAYA — 27 March 2026, A barber shop in Ayutthaya has gone viral after carving the phrase “too rich to handle” into a customer’s...
Ancient China had no “Thai” people
BANGKOK — Sujit Wongthes, founder of Silpa Wattanatham magazine, argues in Matichon Weekly that ancient China had no people who called themselves Thai. According...
Bangkok plans two new green spaces in Bang Sue to boost urban livability
BANGKOK — The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is moving to transform unused land in Bang Sue district into two new public green spaces as part...
Drought drives hungry monkeys to temple in Trang
TRANG — 25 March 2026, More than 300 long-tailed macaques have descended on a temple in southern Thailand in search of food and water,...
Thai handbag brand HOUSE OF LITTLEBUNNY captures ASEAN spotlight
BANGKOK — Thai fashion brand HOUSE OF LITTLEBUNNY is gaining traction across Southeast Asia, driven by celebrity exposure, social media strategy and growing demand...
Royal Khon troupe brings Ramakien to the Mekong in Nongkhai
NONG KHAI — On 22 March, the Phaya Naga Cultural Plaza in front of Lamduan Temple along the Mekong River became the stage for...
Miss Grand Thailand 2026 stuns with bold national costumes
BANGKOK — The much-anticipated “Best National Costume” round of Miss Grand Thailand 2026 delivered spectacle and creativity, as 77 contestants showcased bold, unconventional designs...
