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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.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: April 3-9
Guru, Guru writers, Published on 03/04/2026
» Guru By Bangkok Post's weekly pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Russia's Max: The unencrypted super-app being forced on citizens
AFP, Published on 23/03/2026
» WARSAW — Russia is pushing its Max messenger -- a social media platform without encryption -- onto its citizens with a massive promotion campaign and the simultaneous blocking of Whatsapp and Telegram, the country's two most popular messenger applications.
Viral drone video fuels debate about Rio favela tourism
AFP, Published on 10/03/2026
» RIO DE JANEIRO - A line of tourists touch up their makeup before strutting across a rooftop in Rio de Janeiro's largest favela, posing for a drone as it zooms out to show dramatic aerial views of the hillside community.
Russian propagandists slam Putin’s crackdown on Telegram
Bloomberg News, Published on 17/02/2026
» Some of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s most vocal fans are up in arms over the Kremlin’s latest move to restrict the Telegram messaging service and push people to use a new state-backed alternative.
Riverside countdown at Iconsiam
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 30/12/2025
» Bangkok has several countdown spots but Iconsiam’s River Park stands out every year with its spectacular fireworks lighting up the Chao Phraya River.
Ring in the New Year
Life, Story: Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 30/12/2025
» Time runs so fast and now everyone is eager to say goodbye to all the unfavourable things they have endured throughout the year. Here are five venues in Bangkok where they can catch the last night full of fun and ring in the New Year with hope.
Em District ushers in 2026 with extravaganza
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 29/12/2025
» Em District (Emporium, EmQuartier and EmSphere) joins forces with the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and other partners in organising the "Extravaganza Sukhumvit Countdown 2026" on Dec 31.
13 Central department stores host New Year countdowns
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 29/12/2025
» 13 Central department stores across Thailand will host New Year countdown festivities until Dec 31, with the highlight being “centralwOrld Bangkok Countdown 2026 The Original – A Tribute to Love” at CentralWorld. In total, 500 music headliners will perform free concerts at participating Central branches.
A united front
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 26/03/2025
» Angkrit Ajchariyasophon is a Chiang Rai resident who has been affected by PM2.5 pollution for years. Therefore, he became interested in how volunteer forest firefighters under the Mirror Foundation are working to put out fires in the North.