Lunar New Year Marking Year of Dragon Begins
PRESS RELEASE:
The Lunar New Year, marking the Year of the Dragon, begins today (Feb 10), carrying profound significance for Thais with Chinese heritage.
Celebrations are underway, particularly focusing on rituals aimed at warding off...
Prime Minister Wishes Everyone Happy Lunar New Year 2024
PRESS RELEASE:
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin extends his heartfelt greetings on the occasion of the Lunar New Year, marking the commencement of 2024 in the Chinese calendar.
He states, "你好 (Nǐ hǎo), I’m Srettha Thavisin, Prime...
Phuket Man Arrested for Alleged Hotel Booking Scam
Phuket –
A man from Phuket was arrested in Mae Hong Son after he allegedly scammed more than 40 victims with damages costing approximately 800,000 Baht in hotel bookings.
The Cyber Crime Police told the...
Governor of Thai Tourism Authority Announces Plans for World Songkran Festival to Boost Tourism...
National—
On February 8th, 2024, Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, the governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), gave a statement on a preparatory meeting for the World Songkran Festival in collaboration with the Ministry of...
Thailand Sees Increase in Tourism Spend Over Chinese New Year Period
PRESS RELEASE:
BANGKOK, 8 February 2024 – Data from leading global travel service provider Trip.com Group has revealed that Thailand will see an increase of 44.3% in total trip expenditure for inbound bookings when comparing this year’s...
Thailand to Celebrate 21 Days of Songkran in April? Really?
Over the past few days announcements have come out that appear to have driven sheer terror in some Thai expats, with the Thai Government saying this year's Songkran will be the biggest one ever.
This...
Much Ado About Elephant Pants in Thailand
Over the past several days various Thai politicians and government officials have made headlines, at least on Thai language news, with consistent updates on what they call a pressing issue-Elephant pants.
Specifically, their concerns have...
Thailand Prepares for the Biggest Songkran Festival Ever as a UNESCO World Heritage
National—
On February 5th, 2024, Mr. Chai Watcharong, the Thai Government spokesman, publicly revealed an announcement made by the Thai Ministry of Culture on the World Songkran Festival in 76 provinces across Thailand starting from...
Thai Alcohol Business Advisor Petitions Thai Government for Alcohol Sales Law Revision Amid Tourism...
National—
On February 1st, 2024, Mr. Thanakorn Kuptajit, the advisor to the Thai Alcohol Beverage Business Association (TABBA), petitioned the Thai government to consider revising the law prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages from 2:00...
Thai Constitutional Court Clears Pita Limjaroenrat of Media Shareholding Allegations
National—
On January 24th, 2024, Thai national media reported that the Thai Constitutional Court scheduled a hearing to announce a verdict on the case of Mr. Pita Limjaroenrat, the former leader of the Move Forward...
