Where to Go for Songkran in Phuket

Phuket - Phuket is preparing an extraordinary lineup of events to welcome the Thai New Year in spectacular style. From water fights and cultural parades...

Phuket Youth ‘Ne Ne’ Receives Prime Minister’s Backing to Shine on America’s Got Talent...

Bangkok — Thailand’s Minister of Tourism and Sports, Surasak Phancharoenworakul, introduced rising star Rattikan Amlai, better known as Nene Royal, to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul at Government House this morning. The meeting highlighted the government’s support for young Thai talent making waves internationally, while also tying her success to the promotion of the country’s tourism brand, […]

Second day of Songkran sees less “public” water play in major tourist areas as...

National –  Bangkok municipal officials warned vendors on Khaosan Road of getting fined up to 100,000 baht for letting people play with water while a...

Rassada Music Festival 2023 is Underway

Rassada – The Rassada Music Festival 2023 is being held until tomorrow (February 19th). Our previous story: The Rassada Municipality told the Phuket Express that the festival...

Four Thai towns recognized among 100 destinations worldwide for “good practice stories”

PRESS RELEASE: Four towns in Thailand, including Hua Hin (in Prachuap Khiri Khan), Mueang Kao Sukhothai, Khlong Thom (in Krabi), and Nan Old City, have...

Tourism Minister Addresses Songkran Confusion, Nationwide Events Clarified on TAT Calendar

National— 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...

Phuket Vegetarian Street Processions with Devotees Begin 

Phuket – The first day of the vegetarian festival street procession with devotees started at the Jor Su Kong Naka Chinese Shrine in Wichit.   On Friday...

Phuket to Hold Annual Por Tor, or Hungry Ghost, Festival 2025

Phuket- Phuket is set to celebrate one of its most spiritually rich traditions—the Por Tor Festival, also known as the Hungry Ghost Festival—between September 4th...