Five Thai Cities Including Phuket Recognized by UNESCO as Creative Cities in Various Categories
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BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand has garnered international recognition as UNESCO has designated five cities in the country as Creative Cities in various categories including gastronomy, crafts, folk arts and design.
The announcement was made by...
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...
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...
Thailand Vegetarian Festival 2024
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Also known as the Nine Emperor Gods Festival, it is believed that abstinence from meat and stimulants will bring about good health and peace of mind to individuals and the community.
Visitors to Thailand...
Thai Royals Mark Upcoming Makha Bucha Day and Chinese New Year
Bangkok—
At 07:35 AM, on February 10th, 2024, their Royal Majesties King Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida proceeded to the Ambara Villa, Dusit Palace, Bangkok, to perform rituals as part of the Makha Bucha Day and...
Kanchanaburi Gears Up for River Kwai Bridge Week Festival 2023 During December 8th-17th
Kanchanaburi—
Kanchanaburi has scheduled the River Kwai Bridge Week festival 2023 from December 8th to the 17th at River Kwai Bridge, Mueang, Kanchanaburi.
The River Kwai Bridge Week festival is held annually to commemorate lives...
Bar Closures Coming This Week in Thailand Due to Religious Holiday!
Bangkok– This week, Thailand celebrates Makha Bucha Day, a Buddhist holiday observed on the full moon day of the third lunar month. This year, it falls on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
Makha Bucha commemorates the...
Sarasin Bridge Festival to Promote Phang Nga and Phuket tourism
Phang Nga –
The Sarasin Bridge Festival will be held from Friday (February 17th) to Sunday (February 19th) to promote tourism in Phang Nga and Phuket, north of Phuket.
The director of the Phang Nga Tourism...
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....
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...
