Annual Phuket ‘Hungry Ghost’ Festival to be held
PHUKET: The annual Thai- Chinese Phuket ‘Hungry Ghost’ or Por Tor festival will be hold in Phuket this month in Phuket Town.
The festival is called ’Por Tor’ in Phuket but it is well known...
Free Access to Museums and Historical Parks during New Year
Thailand –
The Fine Arts Department has announced free admission to all historical parks and national museums from December 30th to January 2nd as a New Year gift to all, including foreigners.
The Fine Arts Department...
Study rates Thailand as fourth most attractive global travel destination, with Thai massage as...
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Visa Global Travel Intentions Study has rated Thailand as the 4th most attractive travel destination with Thai massage voted as the most popular activity by tourists.
Thailand is preceded by the United States, the...
Thailand Holds Annual National Teacher’s Day Event
Thailand –
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 revealed the slogan of the Teacher’s Day this year, ‘Good...
Civil Aviation Office of Thailand Launches Additional Flights for Songkran Festival
PRESS RELEASE:
In a bid to tackle high airfare prices and enhance the travel experience during the Songkran festival, the Civil Aviation Office of Thailand (CAAT) has announced the addition of 38 new flights.
The move,...
Phuket Vegetarian Festival Preparations Begin at Local Shrines
Phuket —
Today, October 8th, several shrines in Phuket have begun cleaning and preparing for the Vegetarian Festival, scheduled from October 15th to the 23rd, 2023.
This practice is particularly prominent at certain shrines, including...
The Original Thailand Vegetarian Festival Begins in Phuket This Weekend
The annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival will be held for nine days starting this upcoming weekend. This year the festival will be from October 15th to October 23rd, 2023.
The Vegetarian Festival is a belief of...
Songkran Officially Becomes a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in Thailand
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On December 5th, 2023, Mr. Kowit Phakamas, the Director-General of the Thai Department of Cultural Promotion, publicly announced the registration of the Songkran Festival in Thailand as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity by...
Patong to Hold Songkran Water Music Festival on the Beach
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The Patong Municipality will hold the Songkran Water Music Festival on the Beach 2024 events with water fighting from April 12th to April 14th at Patong Beach.
On April 12th from midday to...
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...
