Phuket Launches Annual “Por Tor” Festival
Phuket – On August 31, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., Phuket Deputy Governor Romdon Hayiawa presided over the opening ceremony of the annual Por Tor (Hungry Ghost) Festival at Por Tor Kong Bang Neaw. The event, held at the Queen Sirikit 72nd Birthday Park—known locally as Dragon Square on Thalang Road. A lively parade was released […]
Phuket holds exclusive Water Festival 2022 under concept of Songkran in subtle and traditional...
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The opening ceremony of the Phuket exclusive Water Festival took place yesterday with an intention to showcase Songkran in its true, traditional...
Thailand Holds Annual National Teacher’s Day Event
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The Ministry of Education held events marking the annual National Teachers’ Day today on January 16th.
The Thai Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha has...
Thailand Set to Become First Southeast Asian Country to Pass Marriage Equality Bill on...
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On June 16th, 2024, Mrs. Radklao Inthawong Suwankiri, the Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, announced the upcoming parliamentary deliberation of the...
Pheu Thai Leader Proposes Month-long Songkran Festival in April of 2024
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Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the leader of the current majority Thai government party, Pheu Thai, revealed a plan today, December 1st, 2023 as the head of...
Thailand Welcomes Over 17.5 Million International Tourists in First Half of 2024
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On July 4th, 2024, Thai Government spokesperson Chai Watcharong announced the successful outcome of the government’s efforts to boost tourism in the first...
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,...
Tourism Minister Addresses Songkran Confusion, Nationwide Events Clarified on TAT Calendar
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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...
Public Health Ministry Seeks Public Input on Cannabis Reclassification Amid Protests and New Drug...
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At 9:45 AM on June 11th, 2024, Thai Minister of Public Health Somsak Thepsuthin addressed a proposal to review ministerial regulations regarding the...
Phuket Vegetarian Festival Officially Begins after Go Teng Pole Raised
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The Phuket Vegetarian festival has officially begun after the Go Teng Pole was raised this past weekend.
At 5:09 P.M. on Saturday (October 14th),...
