Thailand

Home-made giants are going to pierce the skies in Northeast Thailand. The world-famous Yasothon Bun Bang Fai (Rocket Festival) has officially begun as of today, May 8 2026. It is a spectacular ritual that is still practised today in Isan, at the start of the wet season, in a wish for a good crop. But if you happen to be …

Thailand’s image as a family-friendly destination is being enhanced through increasingly strict control on behavior, which can be considered to offend its cultural heritage. The Royal Thai Police and the Ministry of Tourism and Sports have issued a firm warning that tourists caught up in “lewd public acts” will be immediately deported and permanently banned from entering Thailand. The new …

Food enthusiasts around the world fondly remember Bangkok as one of the most captivating epicenters of Asia’s cuisine. Finally, tables of “hidden chefs” and invitation only “omo-kase” counters at progressive restaurants, as well as plans to reserve your spot in Thai fine dining restaurants under this new “VIP tourism” concept, are on the rise. Whether it’s a secret sake bar …

Crystal-clear Gulf of Thailand waters beckon, yet travellers visiting Chon Buri this month are confronted with a new digital menace. Thai Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) was able to arrest a 42-year-old Finnish-Swedish citizen, only known as Mikael, on April 29, 2026, to have successfully hacked into the database of a top hotel in Pattaya. The arrest has lifted the …

The most holy day in the Buddhist calendar is called Vesak Day or in Thai Visakha Bucha Day. It celebrates three great occasions in the life of the Buddha-his birth, enlightenment and passing-all of which it is believed happened on the same day. On May 31, 2026 Vesak Day will be celebrated in Thailand as a country that is highly …

The crash of an unscheduled helicopter in Samut Prakan in the early morning hours of May 3, 2026, was the focus of dramatic events taking place in Thailand. The images immediately launched into the viral world, causing panic among commuters and those who live in the vicinity. Although the scenes are alarming authorities have confirmed that everything has been brought …

The May 2026 event will see the skies above Northeast Thailand bursting forth with the annual Bun Bang Fai Festival 2026 that happens between May 8 and May 10, 2026. Spread throughout the Isaan region, this centuries old tradition has a mix of spirituality, competition and pure spectacle. To get the rain god, Phaya Thaen, to wake up, villagers use …

Southeast Asia’s tourism sector is being jolted this morning. In an effort to boost the Thai economy, the country’s government has proposed a new tax that has the tourism industry up in arms. The Thailand departure levy, a 1,000 Baht fee on all tourists leaving Thailand, has sparked outrage among tourism experts who worry it will undermine the nation’s recovery …

The music lovers in the region are preparing to have one of the largest anniversaries of the year. The MR. D.I.Y. 10th Anniversary Concert is in the offing and is likely to be a memorable entertainer of a night. Although the lineup includes some of the best of the best performers, the addition of Thai superstar Lamyai Haithongkham has created …

Thailand is experiencing one of the most threatening heatwaves in recent history, and the government is sending serious alerts of deadly heat. This has been complicated by the extreme temperatures coupled with the high humidity that have resulted in high levels of heat index, causing alarm. In some cities such as Bangkok and tourist destinations such as Phuket, the temperature …