Threads of the Thunder Dragon
In a wooden farmhouse in Lhuentse, in Bhutan’s remote northeast, a woman sits before a backstrap loom lashed…
Gongduk Language Fades as Villages Empty and Younger Speakers Turn Away
In the remote villages of Gongdu Gewog, a language passed down for generations is slowly losing its place…
Summer Programme Equips Bumthang Youth with Technology and Life Skills
Thirty students and out-of-school youth in Bumthang spent part of their summer holidays learning how technology and practical…
Why Mapping Bhutan’s Lakes is Just the Beginning
Bhutan has long enjoyed a reputation as a pristine ecological haven, a status recently underscored by a global…
When a Trail Goes Viral: Social Media and Bhutan’s New Hiking Culture
A few years ago, Pangkala in Paro was known mainly to nearby villagers and a small number of…
Bhutan Tourism Surges in First Half of 2026
Bhutan’s tourism sector recorded strong growth during the first half of 2026, with visitor arrivals exceeding the corresponding…
Thousands Gather as Sacred Month-Long Programme Concludes at Kuenselphodrang
A profound wave of spiritual devotion culminated at Kuenselphodrang yesterday as the month-long Kathrid Empowerment and Kyilchog Dorji…
Is Parenthood Becoming a Luxury?
Dear Editor, As a parent trying to navigate the current economy, I know firsthand that the dream of…
Bhutan Revives WTO Membership Bid After 18-Year Pause
Bhutan has formally resumed negotiations to join the World Trade Organisation, ending an 18-year pause in a process…
They Had a Home in Australia; Now They’re Building a Community in Bhutan
After more than seven years in Australia, Yeshey Choden and her husband Dawa Gyeltshen, both in their early…