Majority of Public Feedback So Far on Draft Law Opposes Proposal to Make Cannabis...
National —
On June 13th, 2024, Thai Minister of Public Health Somsak Thepsuthin provided an update on the public consultation held from June 11-25 regarding a draft aimed at reclassifying cannabis as a type 5...
Annual Phuket Heroines’ Festival Officially Announced
Phuket –
The annual Phuket Heroines’ Festival has been officially announced and it will be greater and more special than before, said Phuket authorities.
A press conference was held over the past weekend at the Thalang...
Thai Government Extends Visa for Foreign Muay Thai Students to 90 Days, Sets Standards...
National—
On January 12th, 2024, Asst. Prof. Pimol Srivikorn, the Advisor to the Prime Minister and the president of the Taekwondo Association of Thailand, publicly revealed after the 1st meeting of the Sport Industry Subcommittee...
Celebrate 50 Years of Thai-Chinese Friendship with Chinese New Year 2025
PRESS RELEASE:
A grand celebration strengthening diplomatic ties, celebrating free-visa travel, and boosting economic growth across Thailand.
Bangkok, 17 January 2025 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), under the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, held a...
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...
Phuket to Hold Peranakan Festival This Weekend
Phuket –
The Phuket Peranakan Festival will be held from June 23rd to June 25th, 2023 along with a parade along famous roads in Phuket Old Town.
The festival will start from 4:30 P.M. onwards with...
Thai Government Urges Safe and Respectful Songkran Celebrations Amid Concerns of Violence and Harassment
National—
On April 11th, 2024, Mr. Karom Phonphonklang, the Thai Deputy Government Spokesperson, called for the cooperation of all citizens to play water during the Songkran celebration safely and appropriately.
UNESCO registered the Songkran festival from...
Happy Loy Krathong from TPN media, where to go in Pattaya and Phuket
Thailand –
Today, November 8th, marks the Loy Krathong Festival in Thailand where people will gather in the evening to float flower and banana leave baskets nationwide.
Loy Krathong falls on the night of the full...
Fire Walking Ritual Held at Phuket Vegetarian Festival – PHOTO TOUR/VIDEO
Phuket –
The famous fire walking ritual was held at the Phuket Vegetarian Festival.
On Sunday (October 22nd) another fire walking ritual was held at the Sam Kong Chinese Shrine on the Yaowarad Road in Rassada,...
Public Health Minister Discusses Cannabis Reclassification Amidst Strong Public Support
National —
On June 26th, 2024, Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin discussed the potential reclassification of cannabis as a type 5 narcotic after opening the proposal for public consultation from June 11th to 25th.
This follows...
