Lhong 1919: Bangkok’s Riverside Shrine to Chinese Heritage
A Riverside Time Capsule On the Thonburi side of the Chao Phraya River, a 19th-century Chinese mansion complex has been reborn as one of Bangkok’s most atmospheric cultural spaces. Known…
Calypso Cabaret: Bangkok Nights in Sequins and Song
A Stage Like No Other Bangkok nightlife has many faces, but few are as dazzling as the Calypso Cabaret. For over three decades, this iconic show has lit up the…
Thai Exports Surpass Forecasts in July, Though Growth to Slow Amid Tariff Hikes
Thailand’s export growth slowed in July but still exceeded expectations, as shipments surged ahead of US tariffs. However, growth is expected to decelerate in the coming months after the tariffs…
Commuter Registration Opens for Flat ฿20 City Fares
Registration for a ฿20 flat fare on Bangkok’s mass transit lines began Monday, although the legislation required to support the scheme has not yet been approved by Parliament. Registrations were…
British Airways Makes Bangkok a Year-Round Destination
British Airways is increasing its long-haul flight offerings, beginning with the upgrade of Bangkok to a year-round route starting April 2026. Currently, the London Gatwick – Bangkok route operates seasonally…
Thai Airways Plans Network Expansion and Increased Flight Frequencies
Chai Eamsiri, THAI’s CEO, stated on Saturday that these efforts aim to ensure sustainable growth and establish the airline as a key regional hub connecting Asia to other parts of…
US Federal Reserve Chair Indicates Potential for Interest Rate Reduction
During his speech at the Federal Reserve’s annual conference, US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell signaled the possibility of a rate cut at the September meeting but stopped short of…
Mango Sticky Rice in Bangkok: Sweet Comfort That Never Fades
A Dessert That Defines Bangkok Few dishes capture Bangkok’s balance of sweetness and simplicity like mango sticky rice. Known in Thai as khao nieo mamuang, it’s a pairing that looks…
Erawan Museum: Bangkok’s Three-Headed Elephant of Art and Faith
A Monument That Stops You in Your Tracks On the road into Samut Prakan, just outside central Bangkok, a colossal three-headed elephant rises against the skyline. This is the Erawan…
Sing Sing Theater: Bangkok’s Nightlife Meets Surreal Stage
More Than Just a Club Bangkok nightlife is full of rooftops and hidden bars, but Sing Sing Theater is something else entirely. Hidden on Sukhumvit Soi 45, this nightclub feels…