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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.
New movies out this week: Apr 9-15
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 09/04/2026
» Five new releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.
David Bowie’s childhood home to open to public
AFP, Published on 09/04/2026
» BROMLEY, England - With its grey front door and battered picket fence, No.4 Plaistow Grove in the anonymous London suburb of Bromley is unremarkable in every way except for one.
No Brand brings standalone K-grocery to Central Bangna
Life, Published on 06/04/2026
» No Brand, the renowned South Korean grocery store, recently launched its first standalone store in Thailand at Central Bangna, bringing thousands of products and introducing K-value retail experience for smart shoppers.
Expression expanded
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 04/04/2026
» Conceived by the late Petch Osathanugrah and brought to reality by his son Purat, Dib Bangkok has emerged as the first international contemporary art museum in the capital.
The Mall Lifestore Bangkae opens rooftop water park
Life, Published on 01/04/2026
» The Mall Lifestore Bangkae recently open Harbor Island, a massive rooftop water park spanning over 11,000m² located on the 3rd floor.
Nintendo gives Switch 2 downloads a discount and boxes a bill
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 31/03/2026
» Nintendo has quietly but decisively redrawn the battle lines in the living room, confirming that digital games for the Nintendo Switch 2 will soon be cheaper than their physical counterparts — a move that changes how families, collectors and budget‑watching players decide what goes into the console, and what ends up gathering dust on the shelf.
Indie booksellers pit passion against rumoured death throes
Nannalin Tiengtae, Published on 30/03/2026
» Independent booksellers are relying on passion and perseverance as they confront long‑term challenges that keep many of them precariously close to the edge.
Sonos Play proves great sound doesn’t have to stay indoors
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 26/03/2026
» Sonos has unveiled the Play, a portable speaker that wants to be everything at once: a serious home audio performer, a grab‑and‑go travel companion and, judging by its battery life, possibly more reliable than your phone on a long weekend. Aimed squarely at listeners who refuse to compromise between sound quality and convenience, the Play is designed to live happily in your living room — and survive being dragged to the bathroom and the beach.
'Perfect Japan' posts spark Gen Z social media backlash
AFP, Published on 24/03/2026
» TOKYO — Take an everyday video on any suburban transport network, add anime-style music and a rosy filter, and it is suddenly a scene from the Japanese holiday of your dreams.