In March 2026, BhutanWiki reached 1,000 published articles, making it one of the most comprehensive open encyclopedias dedicated to Bhutan and the Bhutanese diaspora.
In March 2026, BhutanWiki reached the milestone[1] of 1,000 published articles, establishing itself as one of the most comprehensive open encyclopedias dedicated to documenting Bhutan — its history, culture, politics, society, and the global Bhutanese diaspora.
Coverage
The encyclopedia spans eight major categories: Places, Culture, Politics, Society, Diaspora, People, History, and Documents — covering everything from prehistoric Bhutan to the Gelephu Mindfulness City, from ema datshi to Bitcoin mining, from Guru Rinpoche to Miss Bhutan 2022.
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BhutanWiki exists to fill the information gap about Bhutan — a country with limited press freedom. It is free, open, and community-built, welcoming contributions from anyone.
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References
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Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan
The Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan (KGUMSB), established in 2012 and named after the Fifth Druk Gyalpo, is Bhutan's sole university dedicated to health sciences education. It trains doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals to strengthen Bhutan's constitutional commitment to free universal healthcare.
society·4 min readBank of Bhutan system failure and RMA penalty (2026)
In early 2026, an IT system migration at the Bank of Bhutan caused approximately Nu 1.46 billion to be mistakenly credited to a single customer's account. The Royal Monetary Authority subsequently imposed a penalty of Nu 228.46 million on the bank for compliance and reporting failures, while the Royal Bhutan Police opened a criminal investigation under the Penal Code. As of mid-April 2026, no court judgement had been issued.
society·8 min readLGBTQ+ Rights in Bhutan
Bhutan decriminalised consensual same-sex sexual activity in 2020 by amending its Penal Code, becoming one of the first countries in South Asia to take such a step. However, LGBTQ+ individuals in Bhutan continue to face significant social stigma, and there are no legal protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
society·7 min readPublic Transport in Bhutan
Bhutan has a limited but evolving public transport network shaped by its mountainous terrain, sparse population, and the absence of a railway system. The primary modes of public transit include government-regulated bus services operated by the Road Safety and Transport Authority, the Bhutan Post Bus service, Thimphu city buses, inter-district bus routes, and a taxi system. Tourists primarily rely on hired vehicles arranged through licensed tour operators. Ongoing road infrastructure development and the introduction of electric vehicles are gradually modernising the sector.
society·8 min readBhutan Media Foundation
The Bhutan Media Foundation (BMF) is a civil-society organisation established by Royal Charter in 2010 to strengthen Bhutan’s media. It supports independent journalism through training, scholarships, media-literacy work and policy advocacy, in service of the country’s young democracy.
society·1 min readRoad Development in Bhutan
Bhutan had virtually no motorable roads until 1961. Within six decades the country built more than 18,000 kilometres of road, transforming a kingdom where the journey from the Indian border to Thimphu took six days on foot into one connected by a sprawling highway network.
society·4 min read
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