Major Naga Fireballs Event to Illuminate the Mekong River This Weekend
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The Naga Fireballs, a unique cultural and spiritual phenomenon native to the Isaan region, are about to make another spectacular appearance. The event will be hosted along the Mekong River in Nong Khai...
Thai Royals Mark Chinese New Year and Upcoming Makha Bucha Day
Bangkok—
At 07:35 AM, on February 10th, 2024, their Royal Majesties King Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida proceeded to the Ambara Villa, Dusit Palace, Bangkok, to perform rituals as part of the Makha Bucha Day and...
Massive Success: Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024 Draws 784,000 Participants, Generates 2.8 Billion...
Bangkok—
On April 16th, 2024, Mr. Chai Watcharong, the Thai Government spokesman, publicly revealed details of a successful “Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024” event from April 11th to the 15th, at Ratchadamnoen Klang Road...
Thailand Holds Annual National Teacher’s Day Event
Thailand –
The Ministry of Education held events marking the annual National Teachers’ Day today on January 16th.
The Thai Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha has revealed the slogan of the Teacher’s Day this year, ‘Good...
Kanchanaburi Gears Up for River Kwai Bridge Week Festival 2023 During December 8th-17th
Kanchanaburi—
Kanchanaburi has scheduled the River Kwai Bridge Week festival 2023 from December 8th to the 17th at River Kwai Bridge, Mueang, Kanchanaburi.
The River Kwai Bridge Week festival is held annually to commemorate lives...
Thaksin Shinawatra’s Return Planned to Chiang Mai After 17 Years, Amidst PM’s Scheduled Visit
National—
On March 7th, 2024, Thai national media reported after Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra publicly revealed Thaksin Shinawatra’s itinerary from March 14th to 16th to his hometown, Chiang Mai.
According to Thai national media, Thaksin had...
TAT hosts ‘Amazing Thailand Summer Kick Off Party’ in New York
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Providing an update on Thailand’s tourism and the ‘Visit Thailand Year 2023: Amazing New Chapters’ campaign to the local New York media.
Bangkok, 9 June 2023 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) organised the ‘Amazing...
Chiang Mai Tourist Police Respond to Controversy Over Sunbathing Tourists, Plan Educational Measures
Chiang Mai—
On January 16th, 2024, Chiang Mai tourist police interviewed two tourists who sunbathed in swimwear in the old temple area in Chiang Mai on January 14th, causing controversy among Thai social media regarding...
Thailand Gearing Up for Extended Three-Week Songkran Festival, Projected Revenues Reaching Tens of Billions...
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Thailand is gearing up for an extended three-week Songkran festival this year, with projected revenues reaching tens of billions of baht. Thanks to UNESCO's recognition of Songkran as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of...
Second day of Songkran sees less “public” water play in major tourist areas as...
National –
Bangkok municipal officials warned vendors on Khaosan Road of getting fined up to 100,000 baht for letting people play with water while a pro-democracy political group gathered at Khon Kaen to symbolically pour...