Happy Loy Krathong, Where to Go in Phuket
Thailand –
November 27th, 2023, marks the Loy Krathong Festival in Thailand where people will gather in the evening to float their Krathongs nationwide.
Loy Krathong falls on the night of the full moon of the...
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...
Thai Health Minister Outlines Measures to Address Health Concerns Amid Extended Entertainment Service Hours
National—
On November 10th, 2023, Dr. Cholnan Srikaew, the Minister of Public Health, publicly stated about an affected group by alcoholic beverages, drunk driving victims, who asked the Thai government for countermeasures from the proposed...
Thai Government Backtracks, Says Entertainment Venues Will be Allowed to Serve Alcohol During Extended...
National—
On November 7th, 2023, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, the Deputy Prime Minister, clarified to Thai national media about the extension of opening service hours of entertainment districts to 4 AM in four pilot provinces.
At present,...
Thai Prime Minister Says Phuket Will Indeed Get Legal Later Bar Closing Times
National —
The Thai government will initially permit bars and nightclubs in four provinces, including Chonburi, Phuket, Chiang Mai, and Bangkok, to operate until 4 AM, as announced by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Friday,...
Woman in Phuket Wins First Prize in Thai Lottery, 24 Million Baht in Total
Phuket –
A woman in Phuket won the first prize in the Thai lottery via digital tickets, receiving a prize of 24 million Baht.
Ms. Duang, 48, last name withheld, a woman in Phuket, had four...
Thai Government Moves Forward with Extending Nightlife Hours in Some Areas, Pattaya May Be...
National—
On October 30th, 2023, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, the Deputy Prime Minister, revealed to Thai media an extension of the opening hours of entertainment venues in certain tourist locations to stimulate tourism during the high...
Ok Phansa or End of Buddhist Lent Day 2023
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On the full moon of the 11th Thai lunar month, usually in October, and this year falls on 28 October.
The Ok Phansa festival marks the end of the Buddhist Lent. It is a...
Four Thai towns recognized among 100 destinations worldwide for “good practice stories”
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Four towns in Thailand, including Hua Hin (in Prachuap Khiri Khan), Mueang Kao Sukhothai, Khlong Thom (in Krabi), and Nan Old City, have been listed in the “2023 Green Destination Top 100 Stories”...
Ten most popular locations for international filming in Phang-nga
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Thailand’s Department of Tourism, unveiling its records on 11 October 2023, found that the ten most popular locations for international shooting in Phang-nga, Thailand’s southern province on the Andaman coast, are as follows:
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