Thailand Plans to Lift Decades-Old Afternoon Alcohol Sales Ban After Recent Outcry
Thailand's National Alcohol Policy Committee has unanimously approved the repeal of a longstanding prohibition on alcohol sales during afternoon hours. The decision, announced late...
Thailand marks rivers of light for the Loi Krathong Festival 2025
From Sukhothai and Ayutthaya to Bangkok and the South, the Loi Krathong Festival 2025 invites visitors to experience Thailand’s timeless celebration of light, culture,...
Sacred Procession Unites Phuket in Reverence During Vegetarian Festival
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On the eighth day of Phuket’s annual Vegetarian Festival, the island witnessed one of its most revered rituals: the “Iew Keng” procession, led...
Thai Government Clarifies No Ban on Private Sector Festive Activities, But Urges Sensitivity in...
Bangkok, October 25, 2025 – Ms. Traisulee Traisoranakul, Secretary-General to the Prime Minister, has refuted claims that the Cabinet, during a special meeting on...
Sacred Procession Marks First Day of ‘Iew-Keng’ Ritual in Phuket Vegetarian Festival
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The vibrant and deeply spiritual Phuket Vegetarian Festival entered its second day on Wednesday (Ocotber 22nd) with the commencement of the revered ‘Iew-Keng’ ritual,...
Kathu Shrine Marks 200 Years of Vegetarian Festival
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The rhythmic beat of drums, the crackle of firecrackers, and a sea of white-clad devotees signaled the start of one of Thailand’s most...
Phuket’s Vegetarian Festival Begins with Sacred Pole-Raising Ceremony
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The annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival officially commenced today with the ceremonial raising of the “Go Teng” pole and the lighting of nine divine...
Phuket’s Vegetarian Festival Expected to Generate Over 22 Billion Baht
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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phuket Office anticipates a major tourism surge during the island’s iconic Vegetarian Festival, forecasting more than 634,000 visits...
Thai Superstar Lisa Becomes Official Amazing Thailand Ambassador
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is proud to announce that “LISA” Lalisa Manobal has accepted the role of “Amazing Thailand Ambassador”, representing Thailand...
Phuket’s Community Revives “Jad” Parade for Sart Duan Sib Festival
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Residents of Ban Don and neighboring villages gathered at Wat Thep Kasattri—locally known as Wat Ban Don—to celebrate the annual Sart Duan Sib Festival,...
