Khon Dance Bangkok: Classical Masked Drama Lives On
By Lawrence Davis Thailand’s Most Majestic Performance Among Thailand’s cultural treasures, khon (โขน) — the masked dance-drama — stands as one of the most elaborate. Performed for centuries, it brings…
Wat Arun: Bangkok’s Temple of Dawn Still Dazzles
By Lawrence Davis Bangkok’s Riverside Icon Rising from the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, Wat Arun (วัดอรุณ) is one of Bangkok’s most recognizable landmarks. Known as the Temple…
Bangkok Folk Museum: A Quiet Time Capsule in Bang Rak
By Lawrence Davis A Hidden Gem of Bangkok Heritage Tucked away in the busy Bang Rak district lies a cultural treasure many visitors overlook: the Bangkok Folk Museum. This modest…
Wat Benchamabophit: Bangkok’s Marble Temple Still Shines
By Lawrence Davis Bangkok’s Temple of Elegance In a city filled with temples, Wat Benchamabophit (วัดเบญจมบพิตร), better known as the Marble Temple, stands apart for its striking beauty. Located near…
Phra Nakhon Khiri Fair 2025: A Cultural Celebration High Above Phetchaburi
Phra Nakhon Khiri Fair Marks Its 38th Year with Ten Days of Festivities (Feb 21 – Mar 2)– This year’s theme, “Viman Fha Phra Nakhon Khiri, the Jewel of Siam…
The 5 ‘Fs’ of Soft Power touted by Tourism Minister
Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, minister of tourism and sports, used Thai iced tea as a straightforward illustration of how the nation may exploit a cultural export to improve its standing abroad.