Sun-dried clams return as seasonal delicacy in Phatthalung
PHATTHALUNG — A traditional summer delicacy, sun-dried clams, is drawing attention among locals around Songkhla Lake, with villagers producing the dish for only a...
Cabinet backs UNESCO bid for ‘Nang Yai’ revival as global cultural diplomacy push
BANGKOK — The Cabinet has approved a proposal to nominate “The Revival of Nang Yai by Nang Yai Communities in Thailand” for inscription with...
Thai young creatives selected for Cannes Lions 2026 competition
BANGKOK — The Creative Economy Agency (CEA), in collaboration with the Bangkok Art Directors’ Association (B.A.D), has announced the winners of the “B.A.D Young...
Bangkok to Host First-Ever Eurovision Song Contest Asia in 2026
Bangkok will host the first-ever Eurovision Song Contest Asia in 2026, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) announced on Tuesday. The event will be organised...
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...
