How Football Stadiums Changed the Game in Thailand Football is unquestionably Thailand’s favorite sport. Research by marketing agency Nielsen Sports in 2017 found that almost 78% of the population had at least some interest in the game, making it among the most...
Icon NOW: Refill Station Pioneers Zero Waste Movement in Thailand What’s in an icon? As part of Thailand NOW’s mission to share authentic insights into all things Thai, we’re spotlighting iconic individuals who have not only excelled in their respective areas, but...
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr. Pierra Vejjabul Sometimes I’m asked who my role models are, and in the past, I’ve struggled to give a satisfying answer: who do I look up to as a Thai woman? But as I put pen to paper (or, in actuality, fingers to keyboard), I...
Learn the Meaning of “You” in the Thai Language As I mull over what to order for a rare dinner out, my server crouches down beside me and, pointing to a menu item, says “Perhaps pi puying would like this?” Of course, I’m translating everything he said, except for pi...
A Breath of Fresh Air at Benjakitti Forest Park When you think of a park in Bangkok, you probably think of something like Lumpini Park, where manicured lawns are lined with beautiful tropical plants and flowers; where park goers can enjoy various water features under...
Traditional Thai Healing: A Way of Life for the Body and Mind When you think of Thailand, you might think of Thai massages at beautiful spas. But healthcare in Thai culture extends far beyond that. Around the globe, there has been renewed interest in traditional and...
New Red Line Forms Backbone of Thai Railways The opening of new train routes is, thankfully, no longer a novel experience for the residents of Bangkok. The rapid expansion of the city’s metro system has seen the steady opening of new lines and routes on an almost...
Nuad Thai: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Wellness (Part 2 of 2) A man lies face down on a mat as a woman kneels on his lower half, grasping his wrists and pulling his arms behind him, causing his upper body to bend backwards into the “bow” pose. Not exactly what you picture...
Nuad Thai: The Road to Intangible Cultural Heritage (Part 1 of 2) After your massage therapist offers you some loose-fitting and exceptionally breathable clothes to change into, you see her put her hands together in prayer. The therapist then uses her hands, forearms,...
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