That iconic golden moment of Lisa at Wat Arun wasn’t just a look; Balmain says it was a one-off couture creation, inspired by an archival Pierre Balmain gown made for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother, in 1960.
Northern Thailand chokes under severe PM2.5 as hotspots persist
THURSDAY, APRIL 02, 2026
PM2.5 levels remained dangerously high across many northern provinces on April 2, with officials warning that weaker air ventilation could worsen the situation in the coming days.
PM slams "traitorous" oil smugglers as Cambodia-bound racket uncovered
THURSDAY, APRIL 02, 2026
PM Anutin Charnvirakul orders a major crackdown on oil smuggling to Cambodia, labeling corporate-backed syndicates as "traitors" and national security threats
China tax changes weigh on Thailand’s solar investment plans
THURSDAY, APRIL 02, 2026
Kasikorn Research Center warns that China’s tax changes could raise Thailand’s solar equipment import costs by 9–15% in 2026 and weigh on investment plans.
Lace Up and Taste Thailand: The Trail Running Series That Feeds Body and Soul
THURSDAY, APRIL 02, 2026
From highland coffee in Chiang Mai to golden bananas in Phetchaburi, Thailand's newest trail running series turns a race bib into a passport for local discovery