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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.
African voodoo vibes are resurrected on Antoine Dougbe Et L'Orchestre Poly-Rythmo
Life, John Clewley, Published on 14/03/2026
» Benin is little known for its influence on African popular music. It is better known as the home of vodun, an ancient religion native to West Africa and the root of the syncretic religion voodoo found in Haiti and New Orleans.
How 100kg chain smoker lost 40kg, fixed knee pain and became a fitness influencer
South China Morning Post, Published on 11/03/2026
» HONG KONG — From a childhood marked by loss to an abusive marriage that nearly claimed her life, Shyy Sachdev's journey has been anything but ordinary.
Two wheels reshape Bangkok’s daily commute
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 23/02/2026
» Bangkok’s streets are quietly changing. This time the shift is being driven less by new rail lines or expressways and more by bicycles.
Rhythms of the Northeast
Life, John Clewley, Published on 21/02/2026
» The first Maha Morlum Festival, a showcase soft power event, was held in Maha Sarakham from Feb 13-14 and World Beat travelled to the Isan province to enjoy the two-day, one-night immersive experience promised by the event's organisers.
Google tests Project Genie to let users create virtual worlds
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 03/02/2026
» Google has commenced public testing of "Project Genie", a breakthrough feature allowing users to generate immersive virtual environments through simple text prompts and a significant leap in generative world-building technology.
Bangkok’s parks are getting a new lease on life
BitesizeBKK, Published on 14/01/2026
» Lately, we’ve been noticing a subtle shift across Bangkok’s sprawling urban parks. The city’s green spaces are no longer just for early-morning joggers or weekend tai chi sessions. From interactive playgrounds designed with children in mind to dedicated areas where dogs can roam freely, Bangkok’s parks are becoming more social, inclusive, and reflective of how city dwellers actually live today.
Into the crystal ball
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 29/12/2025
» 2026 is shaping up to be another big year and while we all can look forward to a new government, there are other more exciting things happening in Thailand and the rest of the world. Guru By Bangkok Post compiles a list.
Where Festive Magic Meets Cultural Discovery
Published on 04/12/2025
» As the year draws to a close, the festive season returns as a moment to reconnect, reflect and welcome the promise of a new beginning. This year, Minor Hotels unveils an inspiring collection of festive programmes across Asia and the Maldives, each blending local heritage, seasonal traditions and unforgettable experiences. From mystical jungles and Mekong river trails to Maldivian shores and Bangkok’s glittering skyline, every destination offers its own interpretation of festive magic as 2025 gives way to 2026.
'Digital Bridge' offers hope for the paralysed
Life, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 31/10/2025
» Spinal cord injury (SCI) remains one of the most devastating medical conditions, with no definitive cure to alleviate its lifelong consequences. For many patients, a split-second accident leads to permanent paralysis and a lifetime of physical limitation, medical dependence and emotional struggle.