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...
Which country is happiest in Southeast Asia in 2026?
BANGKOK — Finland has been ranked the world’s happiest country for the ninth consecutive year in the latest World Happiness Report 2026, with Nordic...
Python found coiled around Buddha statue in Nakhon Nayok
NAKHON NAYOK — 21 March 2026, A three-metre python was safely removed after it was found coiled around the head of a Buddha statue...
Dry season turns profitable as red ant eggs sell at 500 baht per kilo
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — Villagers in Ban Don Tat Ruea, Non Daeng district, are turning to harvesting red ant eggs as a source of food...
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...
