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Phra Pradaeng Songkran 2026 to spotlight Thai-Mon heritage
SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026
Save the date for Phra Pradaeng Songkran 2026 and experience the rare identity of the Thai-Mon community during Wan Lai, with highlight events running from April 24-26.
Step into Nonthaburi’s riverside past at Maha Chesadabodin festival
SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026
Nonthaburi’s Maha Chesadabodin festival brings six districts, riverside culture, Thai costume and light-and-sound shows together from March 27 to April 2.
Miss Grand Thailand 2026 heads into grand final showdown tonight
SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026
Miss Grand Thailand 2026 reaches its final stage under the “Grand Evolution” concept, with national costume buzz and vote tallies fuelling the race to the crown
Lotus craze turns Gen Z trend into a boost for SMEs
SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026
Thailand’s lotus trend is turning a traditional flower into a viral Gen Z fashion item, opening new opportunities for florists, cafés and local tourism
‘Green days off’ trend sees Gen Z taking leave to reconnect with nature
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2026
A growing “green days off” trend sees younger workers taking leave to spend time outdoors—hiking, visiting parks or the seaside—to reset mentally, as surveys link all-day indoor work to poorer wellbeing and higher stress.
Songkran 2026: Pattaya tops Thai travellers’ search list, Agoda data shows
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2026
Agoda says Pattaya is the most searched domestic destination by Thai travellers for Songkran 2026, followed by Hua Hin/Cha-am, Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai, while Malaysia leads international searches for stays in Thailand.
Rare pink orchid mantis spotted at Than To waterfall in Yala’s Bang Lang National Park
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2026
Park officials in Yala have discovered a rare pink orchid mantis during a biodiversity survey at Than To waterfall, highlighting the richness of the southern rainforest and the insect’s remarkable flower-like camouflage.
An exclusive afternoon tea by Masanori Hata arrives at The Authors’ Lounge
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026
A world champion pâtissier takes over The Authors’ Lounge at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, bringing his signature afternoon tea to the hotel’s storied setting from March 26 to April 25, 2026.
Thailand lands Tomorrowland and EDC for five years, aiming to become a global EDM festival hub
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026
Thailand is set to host full-scale editions of Tomorrowland and EDC in the same year, with both festivals planning five-year runs—EDC in Phuket and Tomorrowland in Chon Buri—fuelled by tourism, soft power and strong service infrastructure.
Golden Place highlights Tha Tian’s blend of heritage and modern life
SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2026
With Golden Place now open, Tha Tian offers visitors an even richer mix of heritage, local products, dining and contemporary tourism experiences.