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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.
Your horoscope for April 17-23
Guru, Chaiyospol Hemwijit, Published on 17/04/2026
» Your spot-on horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by the Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. Let's see how you will fare this week and beyond.
Phantom Of Lawyer is a fun, spooky take on the legal eagle drama
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 17/04/2026
» There is a belief that if a person dies without getting justice, they will not rest in peace. Korean fantasy drama Phantom Of Lawyer, on VIU and Netflix, tells the story of a rookie lawyer Shin Yi-rang (Yoo Yeon-seok).
New taste tinglers for your palate
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 16/04/2026
» Bangkok is a city that never sleeps, at least in the food and beverage department. Blink and you’ll miss another new restaurant opening, a drink launch, or a new nightclub. Guru By Bangkok Post is making sure that even if you blink, you don’t miss out on the new taste tinglers that are worth mentioning, in Bangkok and beyond.
Justin Bieber’s Coachella set sends streams skyrocketing
Published on 16/04/2026
» Following the success of Justin Bieber’s Coachella set this past weekend, the pop star’s streams have launched back onto the charts sending hits like “Beauty And A Beat”, which was released over a decade ago, to the top of Spotify’s Global chart again.
Kanye West postpones France concert after minister's block call
AFP, Published on 15/04/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) — US rapper Kanye West postponed late Tuesday his concert in the French city of Marseille, following reports that the country's interior minister was seeking to block the performance.
Sao Noi Phet Ban Phaeng stages four free Isan concerts for soldiers
Life, Published on 15/04/2026
» The famous molam band Sao Noi Phet Ban Phaeng will give a free concert titled "One Land, One Heart For Thai Soliders" in four Isan provinces, from April 20 to May 18.
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.
Deep Purple thrills Japan's superfan prime minister with visit
Reuters, Published on 10/04/2026
» TOKYO — Legendary British rock band Deep Purple made Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's day with a brief visit to their high-profile superfan on Friday as they returned to the country they first toured more than half a century ago.