11 provinces near Chao Phraya Dam urged to prepare for rising water levels
THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2025
Water levels in low-lying areas outside the embankments will rise by 0.50 to 1.30 metres in the coming days due to increased water discharge from the Chao Phraya Dam.
Wang Lang Market: Bangkok’s hidden gem for street food lovers
SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2025
Bangkok is world-famous for its street food scene, but if you're looking to escape the usual tourist trail and dive into authentic local flavours, Wang Lang Market is where you need to be.
The towering stone statues at Bangkok's Wat Pho and Wat Arun have an epic story to tell
SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2025
If you’ve ever strolled along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, you may have passed a quiet pier area known as “Tha Tian” without a second thought. But did you know this spot—whose name translates to “the flattened pier”—has a mythical origin that ties together two of Thailand’s most iconic temples, Wat Pho and Wat Arun?
Thailand’s longest eco-friendly fireworks illuminate Chao Phraya River
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 01, 2025
IconSiam, the global landmark on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, celebrates the New Year festival with spectacular and sustainable fireworks that captivate the world's attention.
Thousands lined Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River as King's Royal Barge sailed
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2024
Royal Barge Procession date back hundreds of years, but are held rarely, saved for the most significant occasions -- most recently, the king's coronation in 2019.