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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.
Apple’s cheapest Mac ever lands in Thailand
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 05/03/2026
» Apple has redrawn the entry line to its laptop range, launching the MacBook Neo as its cheapest Mac ever. The move is a direct shot across the bows of budget Windows PCs and Chromebooks, with Thailand emerging as a key battleground for younger professionals, students and first‑time Mac buyers.
Bangkok rolls out cooling centres as heat risks rise in 2026
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 24/02/2026
» Bangkok is stepping up its response to intensifying heat by rolling out air‑conditioned cooling centres across the capital, part of a broader heat management plan aimed at protecting residents as temperatures climb in 2026 and climate risks grow.
Beware fake tax refund emails stealing personal data
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 20/01/2026
» Thailand’s Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau has issued a stark warning about a surge in fraudulent emails claiming to offer tax refunds, a scam aimed at stealing personal and financial information.
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.
Events to watch during the SEA Games next week
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 01/12/2025
» The 33rd SEA Games in Thailand from Dec 9-20 will see competition in many popular sports throughout the 12 days. Here are some events we especially picked out for you during the first week.
Top 5 smartphone brands in Thailand for Q3
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 30/10/2025
» Thailand’s smartphone market saw a fierce battle in the third quarter of 2025, with Samsung retaining its lead in shipments at about 20%, followed closely by Apple at 17%, Oppo at 16%, Vivo at 13% and Xiaomi at 12%, according to data from Counterpoint Research.
Latest 2025 tax rules for foreign workers in Thailand
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 10/10/2025
» Foreigners working legally in Thailand face tighter tax regulations as the Thai government moves to align its tax system with international standards. With over 3.3 million foreign workers registered as of August 2024, Thai authorities are stepping up enforcement to ensure all individuals, foreign workers included, earning income comply with personal income tax obligations.
Z Fold 7: A smooth and elegant transition from bar type phones
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 11/09/2025
» The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has been out on Thai markets for about 2 months and has remained as one of the thinnest and most premium folding phones at the present. But competition has been fierce, with many Chinese phone companies releasing their top-of-the-line folding phones just lately, how is it holding up compared other folding phones in 2025?
vivo X Fold5 launches in Thailand, marking a new chapter in foldable smartphone innovation
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 22/08/2025
» vivo has officially launched its 2025 foldable smartphone in Southeast Asia, the vivo X Fold5, positioning it as a strategic milestone in the brand’s journey toward premium elevation in Thailand. The X Fold5 reflects vivo’s deep understanding of what today’s consumers truly need — power, style, and practicality in one device.