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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.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: April 17-23
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 17/04/2026
» Guru By Bangkok Post's weekly pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
'AI shamans' tell the fortunes of curious South Koreans
AFP, Published on 17/04/2026
» SEOUL — The sound of tinkling bells drifts through an alley in central Seoul, an unmistakable sign that a shaman is near -- although in this case the mystic is a robot powered by artificial intelligence (AI)
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.
Beyond the ordinary
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 16/04/2026
» Hong Kong is always a good escape from Bangkok. Though it may be another concrete jungle escape, there are plenty of sea views and greenery to feel like an escape.
Thai Gen Z travellers prefer short, frequent trips
Online Reporters, Published on 16/04/2026
» Thai Gen Z travellers are reshaping travel habits in 2026 by favouring short but frequent trips over traditional long holidays, with mental well-being and value for money emerging as top priorities, according to the online booking platform Agoda.
New releases for your streaming pleasure: April 15-21
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 16/04/2026
» Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick!
Japan's Alpine route opens, showcasing snow walls
Kyodo News, Published on 16/04/2026
» A sightseeing route that runs through the Tateyama mountain range in central Japan fully opened Wednesday for this year's tourist season, featuring tall snow walls.
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.