Phu Phrabat Historical Park in Udon Thani Designated as Thailands Fifth World Cultural Heritage...
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On July 27th, 2024, UNESCO announced that Phu Phrabat Historical Park in Udon Thani Province has been designated a World Cultural Heritage Site.
Named "Phu Phrabat, a testimony to the Sīma stone tradition...
Alcohol Sales Prohibited in Thailand During Religious Holidays on July 20-21, 2024; Except at...
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On Saturday, July 20th, 2024, Thailand will observe Dharma Day, followed by the start of Buddhist Lent on Sunday, July 21st, 2024.
These major religious days have been honored by the Thai people...
Amazing Food Festival 2024 Elevates Thailand’s Gastronomic Tourism Experiences
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Phuket, 6 July 2024 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is hosting a series of the “Amazing Food Festival 2024” events to highlight the diversity of Thai food culture and elevate Thailand’s status...
Thailand Welcomes Over 17.5 Million International Tourists in First Half of 2024
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On July 4th, 2024, Thai Government spokesperson Chai Watcharong announced the successful outcome of the government’s efforts to boost tourism in the first half of 2024, with over 17.5 million international tourists visiting...
Thai Prime Minister to Inaugurate LOVE PRIDE PARADE 2024 in Bangkok on June 30th
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On June 29th, 2024, Mr. Chai Watcharong, the Thai Government spokesperson, announced that Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will inaugurate the “LOVE PRIDE PARADE 2024” and join the longest grand parade in Asia...
Government Set to Capitalize Surge in Popularity of Bangkok’s Yaowarat Following Music Video by...
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The government is set to capitalize on the recent surge in popularity of Bangkok’s Yaowarat district, following its feature in a music video by Thailand’s Lalisa Manoban, aka Lisa Blackpink. The video for...
Public Health Minister Discusses Cannabis Reclassification Amidst Strong Public Support
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On June 26th, 2024, Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin discussed the potential reclassification of cannabis as a type 5 narcotic after opening the proposal for public consultation from June 11th to 25th.
This follows...
Thai PM Launches Phenix Project to Establish Thailand as Global Food Wholesale Hub
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On June 26th, 2024, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin presided over the Phenix project, aiming to position Thailand as the world's food wholesale hub, with additional participation from other prominent political figures.
Srettha stated...
Study Shows Cannabis Helps Reduce Dependency on More Harmful Drugs, Says Rangsit University Dean
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On June 16th, 2024, Prof. Panthep Puapongphan, the Dean of the College of Oriental Medicine at Rangsit University, commented on efforts to reclassify cannabis as an illegal narcotic by some parties.
Prof. Panthep warned...
Thailand Set to Become First Southeast Asian Country to Pass Marriage Equality Bill on...
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On June 16th, 2024, Mrs. Radklao Inthawong Suwankiri, the Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, announced the upcoming parliamentary deliberation of the Marriage Equality Bill on June 18th.
Following parliamentary approval, the bill...
