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FIFA announces 2026 World Cup attendance record tops 3.6 million
FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2026
Big Data reveals 2026 World Cup Thai social media engagements topped 42 million, while stadium attendance broke records reaching a peak of 3.6 million.
Girls Like Girls gives Thai star Myra Molloy a Hollywood lead
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2026
A decade after Girls Like Girls became a viral sapphic anthem, its 2026 film adaptation highlights creative persistence, representation and a Hollywood breakthrough for Thai actress Maneepat “Myra” Molloy.
Thailand’s soft power shines through food, fun and 5F charm
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2026
Thailand rises to 38th in the 2026 Global Soft Power Index as food, fun, tourism appeal and 5F culture strengthen its global image.
The sizzle of socialisation: How Moo Kata makes Thailand’s table glow
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026
Thailand’s Moo Kata turns dinner into a shared ritual, blending soft power, tourism and communal comfort around one sizzling grill.
Wok this way: Thailand’s shophouses shape Bangkok’s Michelin dining scene
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026
Thailand’s historic shophouses are redefining Michelin-level dining, turning Bangkok’s heritage, wok craft and street-side energy into culinary capital.
Why Thailand’s 7-Eleven has become a must-visit for travellers
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026
Thailand’s 7-Eleven culture has become a viral travel experience, turning toasties, DIY drinks and everyday convenience into a new form of Thai soft power.
Nation wins three major awards at ASEAN News Photo and Thailand Tourism Photo contests
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026
Nation photographers won three awards at the 2026 ASEAN News Photo and Thailand Tourism Photo contests, with images of rocket festivals, firework traditions and alms-giving in front of an ancient temple.
adidas Originals turns Song Wat into Bangkok’s new style stop
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026
adidas Originals opens a riverside flagship store on Song Wat Road, blending fashion, coffee, street culture and local creativity
Thai heritage arts take global stage in Frankfurt and Seoul as soft power push gains pace
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026
Thailand showcases Khon, Nora, Songkran traditions and Thai classical dance in Germany and South Korea as part of a wider cultural soft-power drive led by the Culture Ministry.
Behind the real cases that inspired Netflix’s The Evil Lawyer
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026
Netflix’s Thai hit The Evil Lawyer draws on years of legal research and real criminal cases, exploring corruption, ritual crime, sexual violence and courtroom justice.