Month: March 2026

An evening of dialogue, cultural harmony and the celebration of Shakti brought the Indian and Thai communities together at the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre in Bangkok BANGKOK — In a meaningful celebration of International Women’s Day, the We-Women Network, led by its Founder Dr. Manisha Bose, organized a special evening in association with the Swami … Read more

At the 33rd South Asia Travel and Tourism Exchange (SATTE) 2026 held in New Delhi, Thailand made a statement that went far beyond brochures and booth displays. In a candid conversation on the sidelines, Pattaraanong Na Chiangmai, Deputy Governor for International Marketing — Asia and South Pacific at the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), laid … Read more

The Thai government has expressed pride and congratulations following Bangkok’s recognition as Asia’s number one city in the DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards 2026. The prestigious ranking, determined by votes cast by readers of DestinAsian — one of the Asia-Pacific region’s most respected luxury travel and lifestyle publications — further cements Thailand’s standing as a world-class … Read more

Where Artistry Meets the Glass — Bangkok’s Bar Scene Just Got a Major Upgrade Bangkok’s cocktail scene has never been more creative, more daring, or more worth your evening. From rooftop revamps to music-driven menus and garden-inspired potions, three of the city’s most talked-about venues have recently overhauled their drink programmes — and the results … Read more

If your idea of a perfect weekend involves exploring bottles you’ve never seen before, drinking to a DJ soundtrack, and skipping the pretentious swirl-and-spit routine entirely — Bangcork Wine Fair 2026 was made for you. Now in its latest edition, Bangkok’s most laid-back wine festival is pitching up at a brand new venue: Two Palms … Read more

Songkran 2026 official dates: April 13–15 (Monday–Wednesday, public holiday). Water fights start April 11 in tourist zones and run through April 16. Songkran is Thailand’s traditional New Year — and in Bangkok, it is anything but quiet. For three official days, and realistically five or six, the city transforms into the world’s largest water fight, … Read more

The Darjeeling Youth Delegation, comprising 20 selected candidates and led by Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla, MP, visited New Delhi from 23rd February to 26th February for an institutional and leadership exposure programme. The initiative aimed to provide the youth of Darjeeling firsthand exposure to India’s democratic institutions and governance frameworks. During the visit, the delegation … Read more

Centara Hotels & Resorts is set to expand into the budget hospitality segment through a strategic joint venture with PTT Oil and Retail Business (OR). The initiative represents nearly one-third of Centara’s 1,429-room development pipeline scheduled for 2026. According to Thirayuth Chirathivat, CEO of Centara Hotels & Resorts, the concept capitalises on strong demand along … Read more