Songkran From Ancient To Modern Every April, streets across Thailand transform into open‑air slip‑and‑slide battlegrounds, with everyone from toddlers to grandmothers armed with water guns, buckets, and the occasional hose. But behind the splashing fun lies a centuries‑old story that’s part ritual, part myth, and very much Thai. How Songkran Began: Let’s dive into how … Read more
Si Thep World Heritage Gem Back in September 2023 the Dvaravati era city of Si Thep officially became Thailand’s 7th historical spot on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. Si Thep World Heritage Gem rubs shoulders with other UNESCO heavy hitters like Sukhothai’s historic towns, Ayutthaya’s ruins, the Thungyai-Huai Kha Khaeng wildlife sanctuaries, Ban Chiang’s ancient digs, … Read more
Nang Yai Shadow Puppet Show On 26 March 2026 the Thai government approved a resolution to propose “Nang Yai” (traditional Thai shadow puppet show) for UNESCO registration as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, using “Nang Yai Wat Khanon, Ratchaburi Province” as the model for presentation. Nang Yai incorporate various episodes of the epic tale … Read more
Thai Traditional Dress (Chud Thai) Traditional Thai Dress from the Ayutthaya period began to develop its own unique style starting from 1893 BE (Buddhist Era), during the reign of King Ramathibodi I (King Uthong). It evolved from the traditional knee-length loincloth (jong kraben) and the diagonally draped sash (sabai chiang). The style then continued to … Read more