Thai Hotels Association Reports Strong Booking Rates for Songkran, Anticipates Tourism Challenges Amid Middle...
National—
On April 20th, 2024, Mr. Tienprasit Chaiyapatanan, the President of the Thai Hotels Association (THA), publicly revealed satisfying accommodation booking rates for large Songkran events from April 13th to 15th with 90% of hotels...
Thai Police Address Conflict Between Thai and Filipino Transgender People in Soi Sukhumvit 11
Bangkok—
On March 5th, 2024, Pol. Maj. Gen. Wittawat Chinkham, the commander of the Metropolitan Police Division 5, held a press conference regarding the recent conflict between Thai and Filipino transgender people in Soi Sukhumvit...
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...
Legend Siam Pattaya Sets New World Record for Performing Thai Greeting
Pattaya —
Legend Siam Pattaya has set a new Guinness World Record by collectively performing a Thai greeting (wai) along with saying “Sawasdee (hello) Welcome to Thailand” with 500 attendees.
The record was officially set on...
Bangkok Set to Host Chinese New Year Celebration in Yaowarat
PRESS RELEASE:
Bangkok is set to host a spectacular Chinese New Year celebration in Yaowarat, also known as Chinatown, on February 10, marking the Year of the Dragon.
This event is a collaboration with the Chinese...
End of Buddhist Lent celebrates in Thailand on Monday, alcohol sales prohibited for 24...
National -
Today, October 10th, marks the end of the Buddhist Lent and the end of rainy season in Thailand.
The day, which is also observed as a Buddhist holiday, was recognized as the end of...
Thai PM Srettha Thavisin Opens ‘Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024’ in Bangkok
Bangkok—
On April 11th, 2024, Ms. Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, the Thai Tourism and Sports Minister, and relevant agencies participated in the opening of the “Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024” event with 20 parades marching at...
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...
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...
The Architectural Controversy over Thai Tribute to Angkor Wat
By Guest Writer Thomas Sinclair, Editor of the Pembrokeshire Herald in Wales. Check them out here.
In Buriram province the construction of a temple complex at Wat Phu Man Fah is enkindling a subtle, yet...