Thailand’s royal barges: the craft and ceremony behind the golden prows
The vessels’ figureheads, working crews and recorded ceremonial roles reveal a tradition shaped by specialist craftsmanship and river travel.
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September 2026
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TAT and partners extend airport assistance as Bangkok travel conditions ease unevenly
Thailand’s tourism authority says it is still helping stranded travellers and airport staff at Suvarnabhumi, while its latest visitor update says most Bangkok attractions and key transport links remain open, even as some journeys take longer because of weather-related disruption.
Nene Royal returns to Phuket after America’s Got Talent win
The 16-year-old singer and guitarist returned home on 27 September after Thailand’s first win in the US competition. She also has original music recorded, without a release date given in her post-final interview.
Extra Universe at MOCA: fifty artists, different ways of seeing
EXTRA UNIVERSE brings work by 50 artists from 21/3 ART STUDIO to MOCA Bangkok, with an exhibition run listed for 10 September–11 October 2026.
Why heavy rain tells only part of Bangkok’s flood story
A rain forecast describes the sky. Street flooding depends on drains, canals, pumps, river conditions and the ground beneath the city.
Bangkok’s flood holiday leaves services on different timetables
Schools, appointments and public finance deadlines reveal how the emergency measure will work in practice.
Evening forecast keeps heavy rain in view as Bangkok rainfall eases
The weather department’s September 27 bulletin forecasts further rain, with heavier conditions elsewhere.
SET plans Monday trading through Bangkok’s flood holiday
The exchange's September 28 plan separates market operations from the timetable for offices and other services.
How to plan a Bangkok rail journey across operators
The useful route is a sequence of trains, transfers and street exits. Here is how to connect BTS, MRT and the Airport Rail Link without losing track of the journey.
Ayutthaya’s rivers explain the city its ruins cannot show
Canals, trading compounds and temple plans reveal how the old capital connected overseas commerce with royal authority and everyday life.
How Thailand’s policy rate reaches borrowers and savers
A central-bank decision passes through money markets, loan contracts and credit assessments before it changes spending. The baht and tourism add further complications.