The 74th Miss Universe pageant, held on November 21 at Impact Challenger Hall in Nonthaburi, north of Bangkok, ended much like how it began — surrounded by discussion and divided reactions.
In the heart of Thon Buri district in Bangkok lies Talat Phlu, a Thai-Chinese neighborhood where time moves to the rhythm of quaint everyday life.
The 74th Miss Universe pageant in Thailand is making headlines for all the wrong reasons. What began as a festive start to the competition quickly turned chaotic after a heated confrontation between Miss Universe Thailand national director Nawat Itsaragrisil and Mexico’s delegate Fatima Bosch, leading to walkouts, cancellations and a strong reaction from the Miss Universe Organization (MUO). A rocky start in Bangkok The tension started on November 4 during what was meant to be the Sashing...
If you are in Thailand right now and you notice everyone dressed in black or white, and the mood everywhere feels a little heavy, there’s a reason for it. Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, passed away peacefully at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital on Friday night, October 24, 2025. She was 93. Her passing has brought Thailand into a period of deep mourning. For foreigners and expats, this is a time to quietly reflect and show some understanding for the country and its traditions.
“Singaporeans are too strict”, “Malaysians are too soft”, “Filipinos are too noisy” and "Thais are too easygoing.” For all the talk of ASEAN unity, many Southeast Asians still rank, compare and stereotype one another. The region may preach “one community,” but on the streets, in classrooms and online, the divides often run deeper than the slogans suggest. As ASEAN leaders gather in Kuala Lumpur this week for the 47th ASEAN Summit where Timor-Leste’s formal admission will mark the bloc’s...
Beyond the familiar faces of tourists visiting temples, nightclubs and shopping areas, Filipinos are thriving in a country more than 2,000 kilometers from home. For them, living in Thailand is more than just finding work abroad. It is about experiencing another culture. Every day, they navigate workplaces, local communities and traditions while building friendships that cross languages and borders.
