Thailand Aims to Boost Economy with Pride Month Events, Targets LGBTQ+ Tourists
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On May 26th, 2024, Thai Government spokesperson Chai Watcharong announced that Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin emphasized the importance of social diversity regardless of age, sex, religion, nationality, or social status.
Thailand is as a...
Phuket Festival 2023 Officially Starts
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The Phuket Festival 2023 has now officially started.
Our previous stories:
The Phuket City Municipality is inviting people to join in the Phuket Festival 2023 in Phuket Old Town.
Now for the update:
The Phuket Festival was...
Alcohol Sales Prohibited in Thailand During Religious Holidays on July 20-21, 2024; Except at...
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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...
Thai Tourist Police Ensure Safety Measures for Songkran Festival 2024 with Hotline 1155 and...
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On April 3rd, 2024, Pol. Lt. Gen. Saksira Phueakam, the commander of the Thai tourist Police, and relevant agencies held a press conference regarding security measures for tourists during the Songkran Festival 2024.
According to...
Patong to hold Traditional Songkran Festival 2023 Event near Bangla Road
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Patong Municipality will hold a traditional Songkran event 2023 near Bangla Road.
The Patong Municipality told the Phuket Express they are inviting people to join in the traditional Songkran event on April 13th, 2023...
Thailand Gearing Up for Extended Three-Week Songkran Festival, Projected Revenues Reaching Tens of Billions...
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Thailand is gearing up for an extended three-week Songkran festival this year, with projected revenues reaching tens of billions of baht. Thanks to UNESCO's recognition of Songkran as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of...
Ok Phansa or End of Buddhist Lent Day 2023
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On the full moon of the 11th Thai lunar month, usually in October, and this year falls on 28 October.
The Ok Phansa festival marks the end of the Buddhist Lent. It is a...
Nationwide Alcohol Sales Ban Set for October 17th as Thailand Marks End of Buddhist...
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The end of Buddhist Lent, Awk Phansa, will take place on Thursday, October 17th this year, and a nationwide sales ban on alcohol will be enforced for 24 hours.
Under the Alcohol Control...
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...
Police Arrest Artifact Looters and Seize Around 1,000 Relics
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Police, in collaboration with the Fine Arts Department, have arrested three suspects involved in looting artifacts from multiple archaeological sites. Approximately 1,000 pieces - some over a millennium old - were seized in...
