Thai actor Naphat opens up about playing Burmese Prince Mingyi Swa in The Last...
BANGKOK — Thai actor Naphat Siangsomboon has spoken about his experience portraying Mingyi Swa, the crown prince of Hongsawadi, in the major historical drama...
Bangkok kicks off Songkran celebrations at CentralWorld
BANGKOK — Large crowds gathered at CentralWorld in the Ratchaprasong district on the first day of Songkran, as both Thai and international visitors joined...
Mystery brown ooze on wall turns out to be something pricey
BANGKOK — A homeowner’s puzzled social media post about a strange brown liquid seeping down his wall has ended with a sweet — and...
Five things to know about Songkran, Thailand’s traditional new year
As Thailand prepares for its most famous festival, here are five key facts to understand Songkran, the country’s traditional new year celebration.1. Songkran marks...
Bangkok aims to upgrade Thai street food with new Hawker Center
BANGKOK — The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has begun operating its “Hawker Center” near Lumphini Park, aiming to reorganise street vendors into a structured...
Ratchaburi goes big with 2,000kg Tom yum goong
RATCHABURI — A giant pot of tom yum goong weighing around 2,000 kilogrammes was cooked at the Bang Phae shrimp and local products festival...
Thai princess gives special lecture on evolution of Chud Thai in The Hague
THE HAGUE — Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya delivered a keynote lecture on Chud Thai at an academic forum held at Hotel...
Lampang police launch horse patrols for Songkran, cut fuel costs
LAMPANG — 8 April 2026, Police in Lampang have introduced horse-drawn carriage patrols for the Songkran festival, combining local heritage with public safety efforts...
Bangkok opens new park aerobics stage to promote health
BANGKOK — 7 April 2026, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has inaugurated a new aerobics stage at Lumphini Park, aimed at expanding public access to...
Thai farmers switch to buffaloes as fuel costs rise
CHACHOENGSAO — 7 April 2026, farmers in eastern Thailand are turning to traditional methods of ploughing fields with buffaloes as rising fuel prices drive...
