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Choose your shield against UV rays
Life, Anna Neatpisarnvanich, Published on 14/04/2026
» Ultraviolet radiation levels in Thailand have been steadily rising, leading to more people incorporating sunscreen into their daily routines. With the country's tropical climate and strong year-round sun exposure, UV rays remain a constant presence even on cloudy days.
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.
Movies by cinema heavyweights dominate Cannes Film Festival lineup
New York Times, Published on 10/04/2026
» NEW YORK — Movies by some of cinema’s most revered directors are among the 21 titles that will compete for the Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, the event’s organisers announced Thursday, revealing a lineup that leans heavily toward auteur filmmakers.
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.
Cherry blossom season arrives in Tokyo, 5 days earlier than average year
Kyodo News, Published on 20/03/2026
» Cherry blossoms appeared on Thursday in central Tokyo, five days earlier than in the average year, the weather agency said.
Your next petrol stop comes with a coconut
BitesizeBKK, Published on 17/03/2026
» There’s a new freebie appearing at some Thai petrol stations. Instead of getting a plastic bottle of water, you get something much sweeter: a coconut.
Spirit of Siam
Life, William Niall Morris, Published on 14/03/2026
» In Thailand, family is sacred and mothers above all are revered. Perhaps this is why the tale of Mae Naak -- the young mother who dies giving birth -- has resonated so deeply within the national psyche for well over a century.
Why we need urban green spaces
BitesizeBKK, Published on 12/03/2026
» Urban development tends to focus on what can be added: new towers, wider roads, larger commercial districts. But some of the most important infrastructure in a city is not built at all.
Bangladesh sari weaving tradition hangs by a thread
AFP, Published on 11/03/2026
» TANGAIL — Bangladesh's Tangail sari is fighting for survival as weavers warn that automation and economic pressures are pushing the centuries-old craft to the brink despite its global acclaim.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Mar 6-12
Guru, Guru writers, Published on 06/03/2026
» Guru By Bangkok Post's weekly pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.