Tourism · CultureTourists Mistake Khanom Funeral for Food Market, Sparking Tourism Surge
A viral mix-up at a Khanom wake shows Thai funeral hospitality, sparking a tourism surge and boosting local markets—discover how residents can benefit.
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Tourism · CultureNew App and Lantern Trails Ease Pilgrimage to Khao Khitchakut’s Buddha Footprint
Plan your 2026 Khao Khitchakut pilgrimage in Chanthaburi: secure slots on the KCKQue app, join lantern treks, see costs, transport, safety advice and packing tips.
Culture · TourismBorder Shelling Puts Surin’s Prasat Ta Kwai Temple on the Brink; Tourists Told to Stay Away
Thai-Cambodian border shelling has tilted Surin’s 11th-century Prasat Ta Kwai Temple. Minefields keep tourists away until army demining allows restoration.
National News · CultureRTAF Children’s Day Airshow Sees Record Crowds, Opens Pilot Roles to Women
Thailand’s RTAF Children’s Day airshow drew a record 567,000 visitors, kept Don Mueang safe, and for the first time opened combat pilot roles to women aviators.
Tourism · CultureAfter Viral Outcry, Wat Arun Enforces Photo Permits to Protect Visitors
Bangkok’s Wat Arun now requires photo permits, badges and 5-minute limits to stop aggressive shoots at the Temple of Dawn—check the new rules before you go.
Tourism · CultureWat Arun to Introduce Badges and Lanes for Fair Photo Access
From 1 March, Bangkok’s Wat Arun will require photo permits and introduce marked visitor lanes, curbing pushy photographers and ensuring fair, peaceful access for all visitors.
Culture · EconomyThailand’s Culture Funding Plan Fuels Local Festivals and Film Projects
Thailand's new culture rebate funds village festivals, lures international film shoots and launches VR tours of hidden heritage sites—see how locals profit.
Tourism · CultureThailand’s 2026 Sky Calendar: Blood Moons, Supermoons & Planets
Plan your 2026 stargazing in Thailand: lunar eclipse on Makha Bucha, Perseid meteors, Christmas supermoon, zenith sun & more—mark your calendar today.
Culture · TourismThai New Year Dawn Draws 12.6M to Temples and Livestreams
Over 12.6 million Thais ushered in Buddhist New Year 2569 at Bangkok’s temples and via livestreams, fueling ฿18.5 b tourism spend and vibrant spirit nationwide.