Bangkok

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.

General Manager Sunshine Jeamjirarut said the name comes from the word "Curate." She described the concept as a mix of art, immersive local experiences and an unhurried approach to service.

Rooms come with private balconies and neighborhood-inspired art

All 62 rooms have private balconies. Some offer riverfront or neighborhood views.

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.

The main procession starts at 18.00 on 26 October

A TAT Nakhon Phanom Office showcase boat leads the parade, followed by 12 illuminated boats representing the province's 12 districts. The district boats compete in beauty and creativity categories for a royal trophy, and each enters the Mekong at 20-minute intervals. A non-competitive Nakhon Phanom University showcase boat joins at 20.00, and the final district entry is scheduled for 22.20.