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Reimaging the Thai 'Sbai'
Online Reporters, Published on 04/02/2026
» Recently, social media feeds have been flooded with influencers, celebrities and everyday Bangkokians alike stepping out in the traditional Thai ‘sbai’—strolling through the city’s old towns and filming viral content. While the silhouette nods to heritage on top, the look is almost always juxtaposed in timely contrast when all the outfits become paired flared denim, loose-fit jeans and streetwear staples below.
Suphan Buri police arrest photos get AI makeover
Online Reporters, Published on 17/01/2026
» SUPHAN BURI - A police station’s creative use of AI-generated images showing investigators as anime characters and Disney princesses has gone viral on social media.
Wat Arun photographers to get ‘manners’ training
Online Reporters, Published on 08/01/2026
» Photographers from Thai costume rental shops at Wat Arun in Bangkok are now required to take training in “manners” after complaints about improper behaviour.
Photographers under fire for 'rude decluttering' at Wat Arun
Online Reporters, Published on 05/01/2026
» Local photographers at Wat Arun in Bangkok are under fire, accused of rudely shooing visitors away so they can take uncluttered photos of their paying customers, many wearing rented Thai costumes.
Understanding Thailand’s 40 reserved occupations exclusively for Thai nationals
Online Reporters, Published on 04/09/2025
» Although Thailand is relatively open in allowing foreigners to work through legal work visas, the law still restricts certain occupations exclusively for Thai nationals. Foreigners who do not receive specific exemptions are prohibited from engaging in these professions or roles.
Designer's Gripen-pattern Thai clothing receives national acclaim
News, Online Reporters, Published on 25/08/2025
» A Thai fashion designer has received acclaim for her use of the Gripen fighter motif, celebrating the warplane's role in protecting Thai sovereignty during the Thai-Cambodian clashes.
Thai textiles shine on Belgium’s iconic Manneken Pis statue
Online Reporters, Published on 13/07/2025
» In a striking fusion of cultural diplomacy and creative design, Thailand’s Department of Intellectual Property has teamed up with celebrated young fashion designer Shone Puipia to dress Belgium’s world-famous Manneken Pis statue in traditional Thai textiles.
Thai police bust child sexual exploitation network on Discord platform
Online Reporters, Published on 13/06/2025
» Thailand's Central Investigation Bureau on Thursday announced a series of raids on a human trafficking and child sexual exploitation ring operating through a secret Discord server named “Monarch V2” or “Monarch”.
Lese-majeste case against influencer dismissed
Online Reporters, Published on 30/10/2024
» An online influencer who appeared in a controversial advertisement that appeared to mock a member of the Royal Family has been acquitted of lese-majeste, according to Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR).
Thai athletes put new spin on unloved Olympic jacket
Online Reporters, Published on 24/07/2024
» The old, unloved Thai Olympic team uniform may have been officially dumped but the country’s table tennis players have decided it should not be left in the closet for good.