Tragic Accident in Khao Khitchakut National Park, Chanthaburi: One Thai Casualty and Nine Injured,...
Chanthaburi—
On February 29th, 2024, Thai national media reported a service pickup truck carrying pilgrims overturned in Khao Khitchakut National Park, Chanthaburi, resulting in one Thai national casualty and nine injuries including three Russian tourists.
Khao...
Thais Flock to Lucky Tree with Phallus Growth in Nakhon Ratchasima Hoping to Win...
Nakhon Ratchasima —
In Thailand, it is a common belief that certain holy places or objects have the power to bring good luck and fortune, and this time it is a tree.
This particular tree scientifically...
Perd Muang Tai festival in Mae Hong Son
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(NNT) - Mae Hong Son Province hosts “16th Perd Muang Tai festival (Tai Yai city)” to promote and publicize local food Including community products, in Mae Hong Son province.
Perd Muang Tai festival is...
Thai Minister of Public Health Announces Strict Alcohol Control Measures for Songkran Festival
National—
On March 11th, 2024, Dr. Cholnan Srikaew, the Thai Minister of Public Health, publicly gave a response after the meeting of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee on guidelines for controlling alcoholic beverages during the...
Police Arrest Artifact Looters and Seize Around 1,000 Relics
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Police, in collaboration with the Fine Arts Department, have arrested three suspects involved in looting artifacts from multiple archaeological sites. Approximately 1,000 pieces - some over a millennium old - were seized in...
Thai Minister of Commerce Cracks Down on Illegal Import of Elephant Pants from China...
National—
On February 5th, 2024, Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, issued an order to the Thai Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) to investigate a case in which Thai elephant...
Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024 Unveiled with Epic Spectacle
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Spectacular parade filled Bangkok with vibrant colours and wonderful memories of Songkran in Thailand.
Bangkok, 11 April 2024 – The “Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024” opened today with an epic cultural spectacle, bringing the...
Thousands of people with a million firecrackers join in the final night of the...
Phuket –
Thousands of people joined in the final night of the Vegetarian Festival farewell ritual last night, October 5th, 2022. Next year, in 2023, the Vegetarian Festival will be from October 15th to October...
Thailand Seeks UNESCO Recognition for Loy Krathong and Muay Thai
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BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand is set to propose the annual Loy Krathong festival and Muay Thai for inclusion in UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list. Department of Cultural Promotion Director-General Kowit Phakamas announced that the...
Update: Khao Khitchakut Park Officials Investigate Fatal Service Truck Accident that Killed One Person...
Chanthaburi—
On February 29th, 2024, Mr. Atthaphon Charoenchansa, the Director-General of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, and relevant agencies publicly spoke about the current situation after a service pickup truck overturned...