Thai Cabinet Approves 104 Million Baht Budget for Songkran 2024
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On February 20th, 2024, Ms. Kanika Aunjit, the Thai deputy government spokeswoman, publicly revealed after the Thai cabinet meeting regarding an approval of 104 million baht in the government budget for the Maha Songkran...
Thai Government Extends Visa for Foreign Muay Thai Students to 90 Days, Sets Standards...
National—
On January 12th, 2024, Asst. Prof. Pimol Srivikorn, the Advisor to the Prime Minister and the president of the Taekwondo Association of Thailand, publicly revealed after the 1st meeting of the Sport Industry Subcommittee...
Nakhon Phanom Shines with Spectacular Bike Lane Tunnel Along Mekong River
Nakhon Phanom—
On December 7th, 2023, Nakhon Phanom reporters publicly revealed efforts for the Nakhon Phanom Municipality and Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to promote tourism along the Mekong River with a Bike Lane Tunnel...
Lunar New Year Marking Year of Dragon Begins
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The Lunar New Year, marking the Year of the Dragon, begins today (Feb 10), carrying profound significance for Thais with Chinese heritage.
Celebrations are underway, particularly focusing on rituals aimed at warding off...
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...
Thailand Celebrates Announcement of Songkran as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural World Heritage
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At 6:00 PM, on December 7th, 2023, Mr. Srettha Thavisin, the Thai Prime Minister, presided over the Songkran celebration of being officially recognised as UNESCO's intangible humanity's cultural heritage at the city square, Bangkok...
Yi Peng Night Tour Event in Chiang Mai
CHIANG MAI (NNT) - Chiang Mai province is hosting a "Yi Peng Night Tour" on November 25, 26, and 27, 2023. The trip, which offers visitors a chance to see dazzling decorations for the year-end...
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...
13 Teen Motorcyclists Arrested for Causing Annoyance at Songkran Event on Khao San Road
Bangkok—
At 11:00 PM, on April 12th, 2024, Chana Songkhram police officers performed a traffic control inspection at the Songkran event on Khao San road, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, and captured 13 motorcyclists who allegedly gathered...
Pheu Thai Leader Proposes Month-long Songkran Festival in April of 2024
Thailand-
Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the leader of the current majority Thai government party, Pheu Thai, revealed a plan today, December 1st, 2023 as the head of Thailand’s Soft Power Development Committee to make Songkran a month...