Tracking culture for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
National News · CultureUnderstand Thailand’s year-long mourning for Queen Sirikit: the unveiled sandalwood urn, dress codes, key ceremony dates and digital condolence options.
Culture · EnvironmentNewly digitised home videos of 80s-90s Bangkok give planners vivid lessons in congestion, canals and street life—insights shaping the next city master plan.
National News · CultureThai troops retake 10th-century Ta Khwai Temple on the Thailand-Cambodia border; ฿300M restoration begins as villagers and soldiers brace for renewed tension.
Politics · CulturePlanning New Year 2026 fireworks in Bangkok? Apply for a permit 15 days ahead, launch only 23:00-01:00, or face up to 3 years’ jail and a ฿60,000 fine. Learn the steps.
National News · CultureCambodia’s militarization of Prasat Ta Kwai on the Thai-Cambodian border strips the temple’s heritage status, triggers shelling and forces 120,000 Isan residents to flee—get the full story.
National News · CultureBorder clashes at Surin’s ancient Khmer temple have shuttered over 1,100 schools, sparked mass evacuations and drawn UNESCO scrutiny. Follow live updates now.
Culture · National NewsOn 5 Dec, Thailand honours King Bhumibol with nationwide rituals, floral tributes and volunteer drives. See ceremony times and join the service today.
Economy · CultureThai Food Village, the star of Saudi Feast 2025 in Riyadh, is opening new halal export channels for Thai rice, seafood and snacks across the Gulf, officials say.
Economy · CultureThai Miss Universe partners warn of contract cancellations and losses after co-owner faces drug and arms charges, threatening Thailand's pageant industry.