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Rare Great Eared Nightjar sighting draws interest in Thailand

SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2026

The daytime appearance of a Great Eared Nightjar near Ban Krang Camp during Songkran drew strong interest from tourists and wildlife photographers.

Navigating the Chao Phraya: A Guide to Bangkok’s Water Festival 2026

SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2026

Discover 10 historic riverside sites this Songkran with free shuttle boats, seamless rail links, and a curated route through Thailand's cultural heart

Name the Newcomer: Khao Kheow Open Zoo Launches Public Vote for Baby Sloth

April 11, 2026

Khao Kheow Open Zoo has launched a public vote to name its newborn two-toed sloth, with cash prizes and plush toys for lucky participants

Bangkok's Hottest Songkran Spot Is Right in the City Centre

April 11, 2026

From water parks and floral installations to six nights of live concerts, One Bangkok's Sunsational Songkran Festival is the city's most unmissable Thai New Year destination

Phuket Water Festival Returns for Its 11th Year This Songkran

April 10, 2026

The island has always had its own way of welcoming the Thai New Year. This year, the celebrations go bigger — and deeper — than ever before

Pygmy Hippo Fever: Khon Kaen Zoo Welcomes Moo Deng’s Newest Relative

April 09, 2026

Khon Kaen Zoo celebrates the birth of a healthy pygmy hippo, the sibling of Moo Duang and relative of internet icon Moo Deng. Join the gender-reveal contest

Siam’s Splash of Heritage: Global Songkran 2026 Embraces Traditional Thai Style

April 08, 2026

The Ministry of Culture launches a "Once in a Lifetime" campaign, urging revellers to swap swimwear for traditional Thai silk in a global soft-power push

Where Old Bangkok Breathes Again: Golden Place Comes to Tha Tian

April 08, 2026

The newest branch of Golden Place brings royal-initiative produce and fresh Thai flavours to one of Bangkok's most storied riverside neighbourhoods

Cool Waters and Ancient Roots: Discover the ‘Unseen’ Beauty of Loei’s Tha Sawan Waterfall

April 04, 2026

Escape the 2026 heatwave at Tha Sawan Waterfall in Na Duang, where crystal-clear streams and ancient forest canopies offer the perfect sanctuary for families

RUN, EAT, SHOP: Can Thailand's Trail Running Bet Deliver for Rural Communities?

April 03, 2026

Thailand's new trail running series promises to funnel tourist spending into rural communities — but the country's sport tourism record urges caution alongside ambition

Lace Up and Taste Thailand: The Trail Running Series That Feeds Body and Soul

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

Beyond Beaches: How China Is Remaking Thai Tourism

April 01, 2026

Chinese visitors are swapping sunbeds for silk dresses and souvenirs — and their evolving tastes could unlock Thailand's forgotten secondary cities

Songkran 2026 travel picks: three visa-free favourites for Thais: Japan, China and Taiwan

March 31, 2026

Songkran remains a peak travel period, with April demand pushing up airfares and tour prices. Visa-free entry is shaping choices in 2026, keeping Japan, China and Taiwan among the top destinations for Thai travellers.

Himalayan Healing: Bhutan Unveils Five Essential Wellness Experiences to Restore Inner Balance

March 30, 2026

From fire-roasted stone baths to meditation in sacred 'Dzongs', the Land of the Thunder Dragon positions itself as the world’s premier soul-healing retreat

Phra Pradaeng Songkran 2026 to spotlight Thai-Mon heritage

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.