16 distinctive Thai festivals to be promoted internationally
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The chosen festivals are distinctive to their location, and are examples of the many unique and fascinating festivals that take place throughout Thailand each year.
The Ministry of Culture has identified 16 distinctive festivals...
Mak Island in Trat to Serve as Sustainable Tourism Model
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Over 40 Thai and foreign media agencies and media units under the Public Relations Department (PRD) recently participated in a press briefing and study tour program titled “Low-Carbon Tourism: Thailand’s Trend Toward...
USA Wants Strong Relations with Thailand to Continue
A top U.S. official for the Indo-Pacific region has said the goal of the United States is to support an "effective, stable, democratic government" in the country.
White House Indo-Pacific Coordinator Kurt Campbell told the...
July 2023 is packed full of amazing festivals and events around Thailand
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This month sees nationwide shopping deals, festivals on the beach, jazz and blues music, cultural celebrations, marathons/half marathons, and many other wonderful festivals and events taking place.
The Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2023, beach...
Rayong MP Resigns Amidst Controversy Over Past Criminal Case
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Rayong's Constituency 3 Member of Parliament (MP), Nakhonchai Khunnarong, announced his resignation after the Rayong election committee requested the Election Commission to disqualify him. The committee's move came in light of reports stating that...
BKFC Thailand’s Biggest Event Yet is this November in Pattaya!
Bangkok – 17 August 2023 - Thailand’s renowned boxers Buakaw Banchamek and Saenchai P.K. Saenchai Muaythaigym are poised to partake in an epic confrontation under unique regulations in the 5th BKFC Thailand - 'Special...
Thapanee Kiatphaiboon began her role as new TAT Governor
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Bangkok, 1 September 2023 – Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaiboon today began her role as the new Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Having been with the TAT in 1999 after earning a master’s degree...
Ministry of Education to Bring Back ‘One Student, One Tablet’ Initiative
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The Ministry of Education is set to revive the "one student, one tablet" initiative originally initiated a decade ago to provide every student and teacher across the nation with a tablet device.
Announcing the...
Court Drops Charges Against Forest Officials
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A court has dismissed murder charges against four forestry officials over the 2014 disappearance of a prominent land rights activist, citing lack of evidence.
In April 2014, rangers detained Pholachi "Billy" Rakchongcharoen in Kaeng...
Commerce minister orders follow-up on export situation in light of Israel-Gaza developments
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Preliminary assessments have determined that the situation in Israel would not impact Thailand’s exports, as the trade value between Thailand and Israel was not large. Nonetheless, the government has ordered the situation in...