Thisrupt History

Sukhumvit Soi 21 and 23 make up Bangkok’s most prominent Red Light District, but once upon a time these streets...

Did you know the word “win” from “win motosai” directly comes from English? Learn the origin of the public transportation...

In 2018, Thailand became the first nation in Southeast Asia to legalize cannabis for medical use. However, weed was not...

It’s been 88 years since Thailand transitioned from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy in a virtually bloodless coup....

Did you know that it is illegal for foreigners to become barbers or hair stylists in Thailand? Learn how Thailand’s...

Nowadays drinking is a regular part of the Thai lifestyle but at one point, it was illegal for government officials...

Today, cinemas are dominated by the private sector but at one point, all major movie theaters in Thailand were built...

Once the pinnacle of Thailand’s pride and joy, the national carrier is now facing bankruptcy court and hundreds of billions...

Thai last names are known for being long and complicated but it hasn’t always been like that. For hundreds of...

For over 5 years, Thailand was under the military rule of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), known...