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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.
Identity denied
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 11/04/2026
» When Naboon Palasak competed in Miss Tiffany's Universe 2026, it was not only her pursuit of a childhood dream, but also her passion to advocate for gender equality. During the contest, her social campaign built upon the legalisation of same-sex marriage to promote gender diversity. She launched a survey of public opinion on an all-inclusive student dormitory for transgenders.
Queering temporalities
Life, Story: Thana Boonlert, Published on 11/04/2026
» Birth, marriage, reproduction and death. If human life is conceived as moving through stages, how do queers experience it?
Guru's Weekly Buzz: April 10-16
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 10/04/2026
» Guru By Bangkok Post's weekly pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
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.
Splashing times ahead!
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 10/04/2026
» Songkran is one of Thailand's most cherished celebrations and Bangkok has become a world-class stage for festival revellers who want interactive experiences, contemporary creativity and the traditions of Thai New Year. As there is no reason to stop for fun at only one destination during this long holiday, here we recommend some interesting venues you can go and create your own kind of Songkran memory.
Precious papillons
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 10/04/2026
» Butterflies have graced Van Cleef & Arpels' creations for over a century. As a matter of fact, sales records from 1906 -- the founding year -- included a piece portraying the delicate insect as a motif, adorned with emerald, ruby and pearl.
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.
BTS to kick off world tour after landmark Seoul comeback
AFP, Published on 09/04/2026
» SEOUL - South Korean K-pop megastars BTS will kick off their world tour on Thursday, riding the momentum of a chart-topping comeback album and a landmark performance in the heart of Seoul.
'House Of Fun' comes to all Mall Lifestores for Songkran
Life, Published on 09/04/2026
» "House Of Fun" is the concept for The Mall Lifestore Songkran Festival 2026, which will kick off tomorrow and run until Wednesday at all The Mall Lifestore branches -- Tha Phra, Ngamwongwan, Bangkae and Bangkapi.