Bangkok – October 21, 2026 -- QURO Bangkok Riverside, a 62-room hotel on the Chao Phraya River, has opened as the first Unscripted by Hyatt property in Thailand, and World of Hyatt members can earn double points on new bookings.

The former StandardX moves into Bang Lamphu under a new name

The hotel was previously The StandardX, Bangkok Phra Arthit. It sits on Phra Arthit Road in Bangkok's historic Bang Lamphu neighborhood, beside Phra Arthit Pier. Khao San Road, the National Museum, the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun are all within easy reach.

Bangkok – October 15, 2026 -- Travelers can watch illuminated boats float down the Mekong in Nakhon Phanom from 16 to 27 October, with the main procession on 26 October marking the end of Buddhist Lent. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is promoting the 2026 Nakhon Phanom Illuminated Boat Procession to wider international audiences.

BEIJING – September 03, 2026 -- Chinese electric and hybrid vehicles are pulling ahead of established rivals across Europe, Southeast Asia and South America, with buyers increasingly choosing brands like BYD over legacy automakers.