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Bang Rak abuzz with Valentine’s Day marriages
Online Reporters, Published on 14/02/2026
» Hundreds of couples flocked to register their marriages in Bang Rak district of Bangkok on Saturday, hoping to receive one of 12 coveted gold marriage certificates in a Valentine’s Day celebration.
Bhumjaithai win bodes well for conservatives
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/02/2026
» The outcome of Thailand's latest general election has prompted intense debate among political analysts, with many concluding that the decisive victory of the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) represents a triumph of the conservative camp reinforced by rising nationalist sentiment and the strategic consolidation of local political power bases, or ban yai (influential political clans).
Six reasons why ‘Thais walk with literally zero urgency’
Online Reporters, Published on 06/02/2026
» It's a scene familiar to anyone who has spent time in Bangkok: You're navigating the crowded footpaths of Sukhumvit, trying to make your train connection, when you find yourself trapped behind someone moving at what feels like geological speed. They pause mid-stride to check their phone, drift unpredictably left and right, then stop completely, often right at the narrowest part of the walkway.
Getting to (and from) Suvarnabhumi Airport
Online Reporters, Published on 27/01/2026
» Suvarnabhumi Airport is Bangkok’s major international gateway. Here’s how to reach the city centre upon arrival or travel to the airport for departure.
'Lisa effect' fuels lily lake rush
News, Published on 26/01/2026
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has reported a sharp rise in visitors to Udon Thani's famed pink water lily lake, driven by the "Lisa effect" and viral online memes.
Magical Mutelu from origins to popular iconic deities
Petprakai Hansiri, Published on 22/01/2026
» The belief in supernatural forces has been deeply ingrained in Thai society since time immemorial. Over time, these practices have evolved, giving rise to various forms of worship. This spiritual inheritance, passed down through generations, paved the way for the modern “Mutelu” era.
What does the MRT smell like? The internet weighs in
Online Reporters, Published on 13/01/2026
» A social media user's question about the distinctive scent of the Bangkok's Metropolitan Rapid Transit (MRT) system has sparked a lively online discussion among commuters attempting to identify the underground rail network's unique aroma.
State railway readies more trains to ease New Year return rush
Online Reporters, Published on 03/01/2026
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) will add four special trains by Saturday evening to accommodate the surge of people returning from their New Year holiday travels.
Anatomy of a scam
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 03/01/2026
» Police say scammers will develop more sophisticated operations in 2026, allowing them to target victims more precisely, even though some scam centres along the borders of Myanmar and Cambodia have been dismantled in recent months.
Voters spoiled for lack of choice
Published on 06/12/2025
» The steady rise in undecided voters, judging by recent opinion polls, looks to be the most significant political development shaping the run-up to the next general election.