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This year, Songkran hits a little bit different
Life, Niki Chatikavanij, Published on 11/04/2026
» As Thais gear up for the upcoming Songkran holiday, I can't help but notice how this year's highly anticipated days off and time off work have a bit more nuance to them than usual. Granted, people are still discussing rest, relaxation and how they will fully utilise their time away from the office, whilst the jetset crowd will undoubtedly make full use of flying overseas and avoiding Middle Eastern routes, but something feels a bit different this year.
Identity denied
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 11/04/2026
» When Naboon Palasak competed in Miss Tiffany's Universe 2026, it was not only her pursuit of a childhood dream, but also her passion to advocate for gender equality. During the contest, her social campaign built upon the legalisation of same-sex marriage to promote gender diversity. She launched a survey of public opinion on an all-inclusive student dormitory for transgenders.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: April 10-16
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 10/04/2026
» Guru By Bangkok Post's weekly pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Your horoscope for April 10-16
Guru, Chaiyospol Hemwijit, Published on 10/04/2026
» Your spot-on horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by the Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. Let's see how you will fare this week and beyond.
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.
The immortal Nanno
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 08/04/2026
» After becoming a national phenomenon, Girl From Nowhere returns in a bold new form with Girl From Nowhere: The Reset. This reimagined version introduces Rebecca Patricia Armstrong -- professionally known as Becky Armstrong -- as a new incarnation of "Nanno", the enigmatic student who moves from school to school, exposing uncomfortable truths beneath the surface of society.
Heat map sneakers mean summer is afoot
Online Reporters, Published on 07/04/2026
» Footwear frontrunners like Nike and Asics have chosen to embrace rising temperatures, taking inspiration from thermal mapping for their next heated drop.
Samsung to axe messaging app by July, pushes Google switch
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 07/04/2026
» Samsung has announced it will discontinue its Samsung Messages service in July 2026, urging users to switch to Google Messages to access more advanced features, including improved cross-platform messaging between Android and iOS devices.
Daily blood pressure checks increase data
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 07/04/2026
» Dear Doctors: I was surprised to learn that two of my friends (we are in our mid-40s) take their blood pressure every day. They both say their doctors think it's a good way to get ahead of potential problems. Do you know if these kinds of at-home readings are reliable?
From relics to daily sanctuary: inside South Korea's museum boom
Kyodo News, Published on 06/04/2026
» On a crisp morning in Seoul, even before the exhibition halls officially open, a group of visitors stands in line outside the National Museum of Korea, a cultural institution that has recently changed from a traditional repository of ancient relics into a lively space for daily activities.