Health · CultureThai Cafés to Halve Default Sugar in Every Drink from Feb 2026
From 11 Feb 2026, Café Amazon, Inthanin, All Café and Black Canyon drinks will default to 50% less sugar, part of a nationwide Health push against diabetes.
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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.
National News · CultureThailand Begins Year-Long Mourning for Queen Sirikit with Sacred Sandalwood Urn Unveiling
Understand Thailand’s year-long mourning for Queen Sirikit: the unveiled sandalwood urn, dress codes, key ceremony dates and digital condolence options.
Politics · Culture1904 Treaty Evidence Sparks Thai Bid to Reclaim Preah Vihear Temple
Historian unveils 1904 Franco–Siamese Treaty maps challenging the 1962 ICJ ruling on Preah Vihear. See how this impacts Thai border communities and tourism.
Tourism · CultureBangkok New Year’s Eve 2026 Countdown: Riverfront Fireworks, T-Pop Stars & 2 A.M. Trains
Celebrate Bangkok New Year’s Eve 2026 with riverfront fireworks, T-Pop headliners and BTS/MRT trains till 2 A.M.—get routes, rules and safety tips now.