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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.
Thailand declares 5-day New Year holiday to boost tourism, economy
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 07/11/2025
» Thailand’s cabinet has approved an extended five-day New Year holiday, adding Friday, Jan 2, 2026, as a special public holiday in a move aimed at stimulating domestic tourism and invigorating the national economy.
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.
ChatGPT gives parents more control over children’s AI use
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 07/10/2025
» OpenAI has introduced new parental controls for ChatGPT, responding to growing concerns over teen safety and the chatbot’s influence on young users in both Thailand and around the world.
A new spin to the world of Pokémon
Life, Komsan Jandamit, Published on 23/02/2022
» I am not sure if there is anyone in this world who does not know what Pokémon is. In case you're one of them, Pokémon is a game about you, the main protagonist, catching monsters and making friends with them while also using them to fight and traverse the game world to become the strongest trainer. Typically, games will have you defeat six to eight gym leaders, who act as bosses of each town, before beating the last boss to prove your supremacy. But this time, in 2022, there are no gyms, because this latest game is a prequel to all others and no gyms have been established, and the game's townspeople still have very little knowledge about these mysterious monsters.
2021 Hulk phone has arrived
Life, Komsan Jandamit, Published on 04/08/2021
» Last year, I reviewed the XCover Pro (bit.ly/3C16RAu) which was summed as being "rubberised all around, waterproof, drop-proof, and having swappable batteries". This year's iteration of the XCover, the XCover 5, has been tweaked to be smaller, lighter and cheaper but still as tough as its predecessor.
Eye candy
Life, Komsan Jandamit, Published on 21/10/2020
» This 65-inch premium LG NanoCell AI ThinQ LCD television has an extremely high contrast ratio, wide viewing angle, is easy to use with LG's WebOS that can be controlled with a wireless pointer remote, and not absurdly priced.