Warsaw and Bangkok are once again connected by a direct flight
On October 7, 2026, the first LOT Polish Airlines flight to Bangkok took off from Warsaw Chopin Airport. After a 26-year hiatus, Poland and Thailand once again have a regular, direct air service. This route has a long history. LOT first flew to Bangkok in September 1977. At that time, the Ilyushin Il-62 made three […]
Chud Thai – Thai National Costumes on Display in Warsaw
From 26 September to 4 October 2026, the Andrzej Wawrzyniak Asia and Pacific Museum in Warsaw hosted the exhibition “Chud Thai: The Knowledge, Craftsmanship and Practices of the Thai National Costumes”. It was organised by the Royal Thai Embassy in Warsaw in collaboration with the museum. The exhibition was devoted to the eight styles of […]
Thai Festival 2026 – Tajlandia na Mokotowie
On Sunday, 6 September 2026, Targ Śniadaniowy in Warsaw’s Mokotów district turned into a little piece of Thailand. Thai Festival 2026 took place there from 10:00 to 18:00, open to everyone with free admission. Visitors could enjoy authentic Thai food and drinks, watch both traditional and contemporary dance shows, and take in cultural performances showcasing […]
Thai handicrafts – silk, ceramics and art that has survived the centuries
Thai arts and crafts represent a heritage shaped over centuries of trade with China, India, Persia and the Malay world, whilst remaining deeply rooted in local religious and courtly traditions. It is a heritage which unlike in many other countries in the region has largely survived industrialisation and is still practised today, not just in […]
Muay Thai – the art of the eight limbs and a spiritual ritual of combat
In the West, Muay Thai is often viewed solely as a combat sport, popular today in MMA clubs around the world. In Thailand, it is much more than that a living part of the national heritage, steeped in religious ritual and a history dating back to a time when the ability to fight unarmed was […]
Thailand and Poland – bridges built over decades
Although geographically separated by more than 8,000 kilometers, Thailand and Poland are linked by ties that have been steadily developing since the mid-20th century and which today encompass much more than just tourism, even though tourism remains the most visible aspect of this relationship for the average citizen. Diplomatic Foundations Diplomatic relations between the two […]
Loy Krathong – the night when the whole of Thailand lights up
It’s the November full moon. The air is finally turning cooler, the rainy season is drawing to a close, and the rivers and canals across the country are filling with thousands of tiny, twinkling lights. This is Loy Krathong – one of the most photogenic and poetic festivals in the world, and for many travellers, […]
Etiquette in Thailand – how to avoid making a faux pas and why it matters
Thailand is sometimes called the ‘Land of Smiles’, but behind that smile lies a precise, though rarely explicitly stated, code of social behaviour. Knowing a few basic rules not only helps you avoid unintentionally causing offence, but is also a sign of respect, which Thais greatly appreciate in foreigners. Body hierarchy: the head and the […]
Thai cuisine – a journey through four regions of flavour
Thai cuisine is often reduced in the West to just a few dishes – pad thai, green curry, tom yum – but in reality it is one of the world’s most regionally diverse cuisines, shaped by geography, the history of migration and centuries of trade with China, India, Persia and the Malay world. The Philosophy […]
Welcome to the new Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand
We are delighted to announce that the Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of Thailand in Kraków, Wiesław Żyznowski, had the honour of meeting the new Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand, A. Sira Swangsilpa. The meeting provided an excellent opportunity to officially welcome the Ambassador and discuss further cooperation aimed at developing Polish-Thai relations. Honorary […]