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Songkran 2026 around Bangkok: where to make merit then get soaked
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 09/04/2026
» Songkran in 2026 is best tackled like Bangkok traffic: pick your lane early, commit, and keep a dry change of clothes within reach. The Thai New Year’s water fights still dominate the headlines, but this year’s smartest day trips mix temple-time calm with big-city spectacle, from Rattanakosin’s most photogenic blessings to Samut Prakan’s late-April Mon traditions — plus a flagship “Maha Songkran” festival that is setting up shop at Benchakitti Park.
Blaze in mixed-use city building injures 2 Americans
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 02/12/2025
» A fierce blaze destroyed an office in a six-storey commercial building on Sukhumvit Soi 8 in Bangkok’s Klong Toey district, causing minor injuries to two foreign men.
Foldable phones surge in popularity as Thai users seek all-in-one convenience
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 07/07/2025
» Thai consumers are embracing foldable smartphones in increasing numbers, with demand largely driven by a desire to replace multiple devices with a single, feature-packed handset, according to market insights from Samsung. The trend signals a broader shift toward mobile consolidation and digital minimalism.