Thailand

The reeled Lob Kor Thai in Sukhothai is one of Thailand’s best known cultural celebrations in which the ancient capital becomes a wonderland of spectacular displays of candles, traditional performances and fireworks.  The annual celebration celebrates water by floating decorated offerings called “krathongs. The Sukhothai Loy Krathong and Candle Festival will be held from November 15 to 24, 2026, allowing …

Thailand’s ancient city of Sukhothai is gearing up for its annual Loy Krathong and Candle Festival in 2026, which will be held from November 15 to 24 at Sukhothai Historical Park. Sukhothai Loy Krathong 2026 will also include candlelit temple lighting, traditional performances, spectacular Light & Sound Show, and candlelit ceremonies. There are three types of tickets for visitors and …

The Royal Barge Procession is a ceremonial event in Thailand that is one of the most important and significant events in the country’s history. If you’re planning to be there during the Royal Barge Procession 2026 you should be aware of any access restrictions on the river, public transport options and security measures. Equally important to the ceremony is respectful …

Thailand’s rice trade in the Southeast Asia region has seen outstanding performance, increasing 109% in the first nine months of 2026. Thailand’s Department of Foreign Trade data shows that deliveries climbed to about 1.25 million tonnes from January to September, as sales to the Philippines and Malaysia picked up. The Thai Rice Exports increase underscores the increasing relevance of ASEAN …

Loy Krathong 2026 is just around the corner on Tuesday, November 24, and Thailand is getting ready to host one of its most beautiful cultural festivities. Rivers, canals and lakes around the country will be illuminated with candle lit flowers. The festival is celebrated on the full moon day of the twelfth month in the lunar calendar and is a …

Thailand is to launch a pilot program to create a national insurance scheme for disaster-stricken households. The scheme, worth 15.5 billion baht (some $470 million), is reportedly targeting about 30 million residential units in Bangkok and other provinces. Initiated by the Director General of the Office of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, the Office of …

The Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2026 welcomes visitors again from October 10 to October 18, offering 9 days of the traditional ceremonies, street processions, vegetarian food market and the ceremonial show in Phuket Island in Thailand. The festival is also known as the Nine Emperor Gods Festival or Gin Jay, celebrating with religious activities and activities of purification among the Phuket …

On the days of the Vegetarian Festival, you might find the streets of Thailand lined with yellow flags as well as food stalls and restaurants serving up edible but incredibly realistic fake meat. So, what is Jay food? Jay food (เจ) isn’t just vegetarian food in Thailand. It is more traditional and does not include animal products, or a few …

Bangkok has been battered by intense flooding since a low-pressure system followed by heavy rains during the southwest monsoon dumped almost 300mm (11.8 inches) of rain in 48 hours. In many areas in the capital city, the exceptional rains caused insufficient drainage and canal unavailability which rendered transport restricted and forced people to take up temporary shelters. The Governor of …

Night at the Museum #5 Songkhla Motifs is bringing two nights of culture, music and star gazing to the south of Thailand. With the theme of Music and Night at the Museum #5: Songkhla Motifs, the event is held at Songkhla National Museum from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on September 11–12, 2026, offering a variety of activities for visitors …