Thai Health Foundation Advocates for Alcohol-Free Songkran for Safety and Security
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On April 1st, 2024, the Thai Health Promotion Foundation, StopDrink Network (SDN), and relevant agencies held a press conference on holding Songkran the Thai traditional way: Fun, safe, and without violence.
Dr. Pairoj Saonuam, the...
Extended Songkran Expected to Spur Tourism Boom
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The 2024 Songkran festival, celebrated across Thailand for an extended period of 21 days this year, is anticipated to bring in a substantial 52.5 billion baht in domestic tourism revenue, with the Tourism...
Ministry of Culture Unveiled Plans for Songkran UNESCO’s Designation
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The Ministry of Culture has unveiled plans for this year's Songkran festival, following UNESCO's designation of Songkran as an important global cultural heritage. Announced during a recent press conference at the Thailand Cultural...
Thai ฺBOI Approves Support for International Festivals to Boost Tourism
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The Board of Investment (BOI) has approved promotion for “Music, Sports, and International Festival Businesses” to position Thailand as a global destination and tourism hub.
Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Secretary-General of the Board of Investment (BOI),...
Thai Parliament Votes to Deliberate Further on Opening Entertainment Complexes With Legal Casinos
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At 8:10 PM, on March 28th, 2024, the Thai House of Parliament voted to agree on deliberation on the study of opening an Entertainment Complex, which would include a legal casino, to tackle illegal...
Thai Cabinet Greenlights Amendments to Alcoholic Beverages Control Law Despite Opposition
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On March 29th, 2024, Thai national media reported that the Thai cabinet approved five bills to amend the alcoholic beverage control law. These proposed changes included extending selling hours and permitting more flexibility for...
Koh Samui Experiences Tourism Surge: Fully Booked Flights and Hotels Amid Summer Season
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On March 27th, 2024, Koh Samui local media reported a large number of foreign tourists flocking to Koh Samui, Surat Thani. It was reported that Bangkok Airways was fully booked for 43 flights...
Thailand Gearing up to Welcome Songkran Festival with Spectacular Events
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Thailand is gearing up to welcome the Songkran Festival with a spectacular lineup of events in Bangkok. The festival, marking the Thai New Year from April 11-15, will see the capital city come...
Former PM Somchai Wongsawat Hosts Lavish Welcome Party for Thaksin Shinawatra’s Return to Chiang...
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On March 15th, 2024, Thai national media reported that Mr. Somchai Wongsawat, the former Thai Prime Minister in 2008, hosted a welcome party for Thaksin Shinawatra at the Green Valley Village, Mae Rim, Chiang...
Thaksin Shinawatra Returns to Chiang Mai After 17 Years, Receives Warm Welcome
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At 9:28 AM, on March 14th, 2024, former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, His daughter and Pheu Thai party leader Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, and his relatives visited his hometown in Chiang Mai by private...