The Original Thailand Vegetarian Festival Begins in Phuket This Weekend
The annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival will be held for nine days starting this upcoming weekend. This year the festival will be from October 15th to October 23rd, 2023.
The Vegetarian Festival is a belief of...
Thailand Sees Increase in Tourism Spend Over Chinese New Year Period
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BANGKOK, 8 February 2024 – Data from leading global travel service provider Trip.com Group has revealed that Thailand will see an increase of 44.3% in total trip expenditure for inbound bookings when comparing this year’s...
Over Ten Thousand People Attend Hat Yai Midnight Songkran 2024, Boosting Local Tourism
Hat Yai—
At 8:00 PM, on April 12th, 2024, Hat Yai local media reported on the atmosphere at the Hatyai Midnight Songkran 2024 event on Saneha Nusorn Road, Hat Yai, Songkhla. More than ten thousand...
Naga becomes Thailand’s official national mythical creature
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The Cabinet has approved to designate the Naga as Thailand's official national mythical creature.
Deputy government spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek told Thai media, “The Cabinet has approved the request from various relevant sectors on November...
Chiang Mai’s Lantern Festival Prepares for Spectacular Lantern Displays; Flight Changes Announced
Chiang Mai—
On November 23rd, 2023, Mr. Wisut Khamyod, the Deputy Director of the Chiang Mai International Airport, revealed to Thai national media regarding about the upcoming Loy Krathong or Lantern Festival in Chiang Mai...
No Evidence of Prostitution Found in Transgender Brawl Incident, Say Bangkok Police
Bangkok—
On March 5th, 2024, the Governor of Bangkok Chadchart Sittipunt and relevant agencies performed a field inspection for illegal activities including so-called taxi mafia and alleged prostitution, as well as illegal guides, in Soi...
Bangkok Governor Pledges To Cut Songkran Road Deaths By Half, Curb Alcohol Drinking
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Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt aimed to halve traffic-related deaths in the Bangkok area from 13 in 2022 to 6 people in 2023.
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Chadchart along with Bangkok officials from various departments yesterday discussed safety measures...
Prime Minister Confident in ‘Team Thailand’ in Developing Chiang Mai Tourism Scene
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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has expressed confidence in “Team Thailand” in developing the tourism potential of Chiang Mai province.
Efforts are being accelerated to develop transportation infrastructure, including upgrading the Chiang Mai International Airport,...
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 Interior orders Buddhist religious holidays, King’s birthday to be celebrated online due...
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The Ministry of the Interior, led by Mr. Chatchai Phromlert, the permanent secretary of the Ministry, released an order and notice this evening informing all governors in Thailand to mark His Royal Majesty...