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Flip your Thai coin: Discover Bangkok’s temples

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2025

Have you ever looked closely at a Thai coin? You might be holding your next travel guide! Join Tammy Tameryn Somhar in The Nation Special Report

Thai govt under fire due to scam problems

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2025

As online fraud and transnational scam networks escalate across Thailand and Southeast Asia, the government faces growing criticism over its handling of the crisis.

Pak Khlong Talad: Thailand’s largest flower market

November 08, 2025

Join Tammy Tameryn Somhar as she explores Pak Khlong Talad, Thailand’s largest wholesale flower market and the fourth largest in the world.

Thailand rethinks retirement in an aging nation

November 01, 2025

With more than 13 million Thais now over 60, the country is debating whether to retire later — or simply live better. Experts say the focus should shift from when people stop working to how they can thrive after.

Democrats at the Crossroads

October 18, 2025

Thailand’s oldest political party is set for a major revamp this Saturday as it elects a new leader — someone expected to pull the party out of its steep decline.

Shinawatra camp suffers major blow as Pheu Thai’s future hangs in balance

September 27, 2025

With the Supreme Court ruling against Thaksin’s past sentence, political observers say the Shinawatras’ influence is waning, raising questions over Pheu Thai’s leadership ahead of the next election.

Suvarnabhumi SAT-1 recognised with UNESCO award

September 23, 2025

Suvarnabhumi Airport’s SAT-1 Terminal has won the UNESCO special prize at the Prix Versailles 2024 for its stunning design.

Rise and Fall of Thaksin Shinawatra

September 20, 2025

Once one of Thailand’s most powerful men, Thaksin now faces a tough road, and his family’s political future is unclear.

AOT shaping Thailand’s future as an aviation hub

September 18, 2025

Over 88.5 million passengers, a 9.2% increase, are travelling through Thailand’s airports this year.

Skip the lines and check in easily at the airport

September 16, 2025

Long airport check-in lines? Skip the hassle and check in yourself with these easy steps using the self-check-in kiosk or online check-in.

The story behind Thailand’s iconic elephant pants trend

September 13, 2025

Ever wonder why everyone can’t stop talking about elephant pants?

Thai words you can’t translate into English

September 06, 2025

Discover unique Thai words with no English equivalent! Learn how these untranslatable terms express feelings, reveal Thai culture, and help you understand Thainess like a local. Perfect for language lovers and travellers alike.

Bangkok's city pillar shrine: The spiritual anchor of the city

August 30, 2025

Explore the City Pillar Shrine in Bangkok, a sacred symbol of protection and prosperity.

How false information fueled the Thai–Cambodian conflict

August 23, 2025

As tensions flared along the border, another war erupted online, where false headlines, fake images, and disinformation turned social media into a battleground.

From Cold War Ally to Modern Debate: The U.S. Military’s Legacy in Thailand

August 16, 2025

Rumors of new U.S. military bases in Thailand have always stirred political debate, but history shows this is nothing new.