Why a French TV network is spotlighting Isan

Why a French TV network is spotlighting Isan

When international media covers Thailand, the focus often falls on Bangkok, the islands, or the country’s best-known tourist destinations. So it was notable when French broadcaster TV5Monde chose to dedicate an episode of its documentary series “Destination...
How L.A. Thais kept their identity alive in Hollywood

How L.A. Thais kept their identity alive in Hollywood

We’re all familiar with the idea of cultural neighborhoods abroad. Chinatowns exist all over the world. Koreatowns have become major cultural hubs in cities like Los Angeles and New York. But fewer people realize there’s also an officially designated Thai Town in the...
Take the Durian Trail through Eastern Thailand

Take the Durian Trail through Eastern Thailand

Durian season is one of the easiest ways to understand Eastern Thailand beyond beaches and island trips. From around April to June, the harvest gradually moves across Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat, turning the region into something of an informal durian trail....
Prehistoric artifacts returned to Nakhon Phanom

Prehistoric artifacts returned to Nakhon Phanom

A collection of prehistoric artifacts dating back roughly 3,000 years has officially been returned to Nakhon Phanom, including bronze ornaments, ancient glass beads, terracotta seals, iron tools, and round-bottomed pottery linked to early communities along the Mekong...