Samui Island to Hold Traditional Songkran Event
Samui Island, Surat Thani –
A traditional Songkran event will be held at the ancient community in the Ang Thong sub-district.
A press conference was held this week led by the Samui District Office Head Mr....
Devotees Climb on Razor Ladder at Phuket Chinese Shrines – PHOTO TOUR/VIDEO
Phuket –
About sixty devotees climbed on a high sharp razor ladder at Phuket Chinese Shrines during the recent Vegetarian Festival.
On Saturday night (October 21st), a sharp razor ladder climbing ritual was held at the...
Tourism Minister Addresses Songkran Confusion, Nationwide Events Clarified on TAT Calendar
National—
At 9:35 AM, on April 9th, 2024, Ms. Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, the Thai Tourism and Sports Minister, stated to the public regarding confusion among foreigners at the start of the Songkran Festival.
The Tourism and Sports...
Phuket Governor releases order allowing entertainment venues to open, with conditions
Phuket, Thailand-
The Phuket Governor last night (May 31st), 2022 released new Covid-19 related orders officially allowing entertainment venues to open until midnight from today (June 1st).
-Bars, karaoke, pubs, nightclubs, gogos, soapies, etc can...
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra Officially Pardoned Confirms Thai Justice Minister
National—
On February 13th, 2024, Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong, the Thai Minister of Justice, confirmed the official pardon of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra under the law and regulations of the Thai Department of...
Thai Royal Gazette publishes Public Health announcement around cannabis in food products
National -
The Thai Royal Gazette published a Ministry of Public Health announcement on cannabis control on Friday, August 26th, requiring food distributors to attach a cannabis-infused label and attend a tutoring course.
According to the...
Traffic to Close for Phuket Festival 2023 in Phuket Old Town
Phuket –
Some roads in Phuket Old Town will be closed to traffic during the Phuket Festival 2023 this month.
Our previous stories:
The so-called and self-proclaimed “Biggest Festival” will be held in Phuket Old Town later...
Phuket to Hold Peranakan Festival This Weekend
Phuket –
The Phuket Peranakan Festival will be held from June 23rd to June 25th, 2023 along with a parade along famous roads in Phuket Old Town.
The festival will start from 4:30 P.M. onwards with...
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...
Phuket to hold Wind Symphony concerts over the next several days
Phuket -
Wind Symphony concerts will be held at Phuket Old Town and Promthep Cape.
The concert 'The Discovery Land' will be held tomorrow (December 11th) at the Charter Intersection in Phuket Old Town.
On Monday (December...
