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The morning after Bangkok's biggest Songkran yet
Life, Chavisa Boonpiti, Published on 18/04/2026
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand projected 30.3 billion baht in Songkran revenue this year, up 6% from 2025 and released the number with the kind of confidence that comes from having done the work. The production at Benchakitti Park, the coordinated Silom closure, the S2O headliners on Ratchadaphisek, the international press coverage -- none of it was accidental. Bangkok did not stumble into becoming one of the world's most-watched festival destinations. It applied for the job and this year the application was approved at scale.
A trembling city
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 18/04/2026
» Phakawan Polkhaw, a sophomore environmental science student at Chulalongkorn University, was studying English at her faculty when the classroom started to wobble. She felt unsteady and alarmed by trembling light fixtures. Fortunately, a teacher safely rushed students out of the swaying building.
Digital silence
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 18/04/2026
» An art exhibition team observed that in the past, prior to advanced technology, people had good interpersonal communication skills. Today, with digital platforms, people do not need to engage in long explanations. Curated by Supanuth Fungthanakul, the exhibition "Talap g-rab" explores how the communications and relationships between ride-hailing drivers and users have changed due to "super apps".
Bangkok Kunsthalle presents 'Blind Spots' by Apichaya Wannakit
Life, Published on 16/04/2026
» Bangkok Kunsthalle presents "Blind Spots: Panels, Paravents And Screens" that offers a journey of seeing and perceiving the emotional traces of overseas-based emerging artist Apichaya Wannakit, until May 31.
Chalk Horse opens new BKK exhibit space
Life, Published on 15/04/2026
» Chalk Horse, a contemporary art gallery based in Sydney, Australia, will open Chok Maa, its new Bangkok-based artist residency and exhibition space, with a public launch event on Saturday from 2pm to 8pm.
The business of body art
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 15/04/2026
» Driven by a desire to showcase the artwork of tattoo artists, the media outlet and event organiser Badego.bodega organised an art exhibition titled "Memories Of Skin", now on display at Seacon Square Srinagarindra.
Samui Summer Jazz series returns to InterContinental
Life, Published on 14/04/2026
» Skål International Koh Samui will bring back its Samui Summer Jazz series in 2026 with "Jazz Rhythms In The Air" for one night only on April 28 at 8pm, at the InterContinental Koh Samui Resort, Surat Thani.
R&B singer Jenevieve coming to BKK in June
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 14/04/2026
» Miami-born R&B and neo-soul artist Jenevieve is set to make her highly anticipated Bangkok debut as part of her "The CRYSALIS Tour – Worldwide", with a live performance scheduled for June 2 at Samyan Mitrtown Hall.
Bangkok Ti Rak photographic competition deadline is imminent
Life, Published on 13/04/2026
» Interested persons have until Wednesday to submit photos of Bangkok to vie for cash prizes in the Bangkok Ti Rak photo competition.
Culture comes to Lumpini Park with Saneh Art By Songkran Festival 2026
Life, Published on 13/04/2026
» The iconic green space in front of Lumpini Pavilion at Lumpini Park on Rama IV Road has been transformed into a new open-air art destination for the Saneh Art By Songkran Festival 2026, which is running daily from 10am to 8pm until April 30.