TPN Media Wishes Thailand a Joyous Mothers Day and Happy 92nd Birthday to Her...
National —
On August 12th of every year, Thailand is painted in blue as the nation comes together to celebrate two significant events, Thai Mother’s Day and the 92nd birthday of Her Royal Majesty Queen...
Annual Phuket ‘Hungry Ghost’ Festival to Start This Month
Phuket –
The annual Thai- Chinese Phuket ‘Hungry Ghost’ or Por Tor festival will be held from August 16th to September 2nd, 2024.
The festival is well known by foreigners as ‘Hungry Ghost’ but it...
Phuket Vegetarian Festival Dates Set for October
Phuket –
The annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival dates were officially set which will be held for nine days from October 3rd to October 11th, 2024.
The meeting was held this week at the Phuket Provincial Hall...
Alcohol Sales Prohibited in Thailand During Religious Holidays on July 20-21, 2024; Except at...
National —
On Saturday, July 20th, 2024, Thailand will observe Dharma Day, followed by the start of Buddhist Lent on Sunday, July 21st, 2024.
These major religious days have been honored by the Thai people...
Thailand Welcomes Over 17.5 Million International Tourists in First Half of 2024
National —
On July 4th, 2024, Thai Government spokesperson Chai Watcharong announced the successful outcome of the government’s efforts to boost tourism in the first half of 2024, with over 17.5 million international tourists visiting...
Thai Music Superstar Lisa Stuns With 33 Million Views on New Single in 24...
Thailand –
Lalisa ‘Lisa’ Manoban has stunned the world with her new song ‘Rockstar’. Most of the scenes in the music video were recorded in Thailand, especially in the historic Yaowarat area in Bangkok.
The...
Public Health Minister Discusses Cannabis Reclassification Amidst Strong Public Support
National —
On June 26th, 2024, Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin discussed the potential reclassification of cannabis as a type 5 narcotic after opening the proposal for public consultation from June 11th to 25th.
This follows...
Study Shows Cannabis Helps Reduce Dependency on More Harmful Drugs, Says Rangsit University Dean
National —
On June 16th, 2024, Prof. Panthep Puapongphan, the Dean of the College of Oriental Medicine at Rangsit University, commented on efforts to reclassify cannabis as an illegal narcotic by some parties.
Prof. Panthep warned...
Thailand Set to Become First Southeast Asian Country to Pass Marriage Equality Bill on...
National —
On June 16th, 2024, Mrs. Radklao Inthawong Suwankiri, the Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, announced the upcoming parliamentary deliberation of the Marriage Equality Bill on June 18th.
Following parliamentary approval, the bill...
Rangsit University Dean Debunks Claims of Increased Psychiatric Cases Due to Cannabis Decriminalization
National —
On June 15th, 2024, Prof. Panthep Puapongphan, the Dean of the College of Oriental Medicine at Rangsit University, publicly addressed what he called misinformation regarding an alleged increase in psychiatric patients following the...
