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14/10/2026

FIGHT WEEK IN SYDNEY! 🥊

Amazing Muay Thai: Road to Rajadamnern x 1774 Muay Thai Series brings world-class Muay Thai to Sydney this Saturday night for a SOLD-OUT, FREE-ENTRY EVENT!

Featuring some of the biggest names in Australian and international Muay Thai, with WBC World, Australian and State Titles on the line, this stacked fight card promises an incredible night of world-class Muay Thai action in Sydney.

FIGHT CARD
• Wanchaoleom vs Yod Et — WBC World Title
• Moey Dahlan vs Sunny Mawer — WBC Siam Warriors Belt
• Luis Cajaiba vs Denkaosean
• Bailey Collins vs Denzel Thakun — WBC Australian Title
• Dech Songwut vs Jake Matthews
• B Stone vs Nick Keros
• Kai Weate Jones vs Petch Sitmonchai
• Mertella Ventigan vs Jasmine Riggs — WBC NSW State Title
• Jamie Moore vs Abz Serg Bawy
• Seyon Shan vs Buddy Hanlon

🎥 Streaming live worldwide via LiveCombatSports.com.au
🗓 Saturday, 17th October
⏰ Fights start 5:30PM AEDT

13/10/2026

Culture is Calling!

As the end of Buddhist Lent calls us to explore, discover a time when Thailand’s cultural traditions truly come alive.
This October, follow a journey of faith through six remarkable traditions from across Thailand.

🌷 Rap Bua Festival | Samut Prakan
📅 19–27 October 2026 (Highlight: Lotus-Throwing Ceremony on 25 October)

🔥 Lai Ruea Fai Festival | Nakhon Phanom
📅 16–27 October 2026 (Highlight: Illuminated Boat Procession on 26 October)

🏰 Wax Castle Procession Festival | Sakon Nakhon
📅 20–26 October 2026 (Highlight: Grand Procession on 25 October)

🏮 Poy Lern Sib-ed Festival (Chong Para Procession) | Mae Hong Son
📅 22 October–3 November 2026 (Highlight: Chong Para Procession on 24 October)

🚩 Chak Phra Festival | Surat Thani
📅 23–31 October 2026 (Highlight: Grand Procession on 27 October)

🙏 Tak Bat Devo Festival | Uthai Thani
📅 26–27 October 2026 (Highlight: 27 October)

13/10/2026

Gilded Barges on the River of Kings 🇹🇭

Few sights in Southeast Asia match the moment the Chao Phraya River is cleared of ferries and longtails and fifty-two gilded barges glide into view. The Royal Barge Procession is rare and slow-paced, and it is one of the great spectacles of Thai culture. For travellers in Bangkok this autumn, it is also unusually well-timed.

Read more: https://www.tatnews.org/2026/10/gilded-barges-on-the-river-of-kings/

09/10/2026

TAT highlights Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2026 as a distinctive cultural experience 🇹🇭

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is highlighting the Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2026, taking place from 10–18 October, as one of the island’s distinctive cultural experiences. Known locally as Jia Chai, the nine-day festival brings visitors into Phuket’s Hokkien Chinese traditions through shrine ceremonies, street processions and community observances.

Read more: https://www.tatnews.org/2026/10/tat-highlights-phuket-vegetarian-festival-2026-as-a-distinctive-cultural-experience/

06/10/2026

Events & Festivals: October continues to bring a diverse of cultural, spiritual, and international events across Thailand, with festivals and activities continuing in many destinations across Thailand. Highlights include the American Fair, Sattha The Power of Faith, Bun Sart Duean Sip: HOME | COMING, and the San Don Ta Festival: Ancestor Worship Ceremony 2026.

Together with many other events nationwide, these celebrations showcase Thailand’s cultural heritage and community spirit while offering visitors opportunities to enjoy various experiences.

Read more: https://www.tatnews.org/2026/09/october-event-and-calendar/

30/09/2026

Weather and travel conditions in Bangkok and surrounding areas – Visitor information

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) advises visitors that overall weather and travel conditions in Bangkok and surrounding areas have improved. Bangkok’s major tourism areas and attractions have remained accessible to visitors, including Siam and Ratchaprasong, Chinatown (Yaowarat), Talat Noi and Song Wat, as well as the Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho and Wat Arun.

Visitors can travel around Bangkok and enjoy the city’s attractions, dining, shopping and other tourism experiences as usual. Travellers are encouraged to check current weather and transport information when planning their journeys.

29/09/2026

News Update: Weather and travel conditions in Bangkok and surrounding areas – Visitor information

Most visitor areas in Bangkok and destinations across Thailand remain accessible and continue to welcome visitors, with travellers advised to check local conditions when planning their journeys.

Read more: https://www.tatnews.org/2026/09/weather-and-travel-conditions-in-bangkok-and-surrounding-areas-visitor-information/

24/09/2026

Congratulations to Nene Royal 🥳🥳🥳 We’re all so proud of you!

Congratulations to Nene Royal (Praew Rattikan Amlai) on winning America’s Got Talent 2026! 🏆✨

From a young girl who has worked tirelessly and dedicated herself to pursuing her dream, Nene’s determination, individuality, and musical talent have now shone brightly on the global stage.

Her remarkable achievement is a proud moment and an inspiration to a new generation who are following their own dreams. ❤️🇹🇭

Let’s celebrate our champion and leave your congratulatory messages for Nene in the comments below! ✨👇

ขอแสดงความยินดีกับ Nene Royal (เนเน่ รอยัล)
หรือ น้องแพรว-รัตติกานต์ อำลอย
ที่คว้าแชมป์ America’s Got Talent 2026 ได้สำเร็จ! 🏆✨

จากเด็กสาวที่ฝึกฝนและทุ่มเทบนเส้นทางความฝัน
วันนี้ ความมุ่งมั่น ตัวตน และฝีมือทางดนตรีของเนเน่
ได้เปล่งประกายอย่างเต็มที่บนเวทีโลก
อีกหนึ่งความภาคภูมิใจ
และแรงบันดาลใจให้กับคนรุ่นใหม่
ที่กำลังเดินตามความฝันของตัวเอง ❤️🇹🇭

มาร่วมส่งคำอวยพรและแสดงความยินดี
ให้กับแชมป์ของเราใต้โพสต์นี้กันค่ะ ✨👇

20/09/2026

Join us at Thailand Grand Festival day 2 🫶🏻🇹🇭 and visit The Tourism Authority of Thailand booth.

📍Tumbalong Park

Thailand

19/09/2026