Thailand

The vibrant energy of Thailand’s capital is best experienced after the sun sets. Perched on the edge of May 9th, 2026, the nightlife scene in this city has evolved drastically, and new hubs have sprung up while old favourites have relocated. When you’re planning the best night markets Bangkok are those that aren’t crowded are the ones you need to …

In 2026, Bangkok is getting a new walkable reason to explore the city! A unique promotion by Huawei and Siam Piwat is giving international tourists a free 500-baht Siam Gift Card for wandering around Bangkok with the use of Huawei wearable devices. The campaign is interactive, runs from May 6 to August 31, 2026, and is fitness- and shopping-centered tourism. …

May is an exclusive time for travellers in the Philippines as the country’s biggest low-cost carrier is about to launch its much-anticipated seasonal promotion. The Cebu Pacific seat sale has officially gone live, and the base rates are now as low as ₱1. The Mother’s Day initiative is designed to help families come together – and to offer a cheap …

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 …