Thai Tourist Police Ensure Safety Measures for Songkran Festival 2024 with Hotline 1155 and...
National—
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...
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...
Nora drama dance recognized internationally by UNESCO
PRESS RELEASE:
The official Facebook page of UNESCO, with more than 1.7 million followers from around the world, has been displaying the image of Nora, a dance drama from southern Thailand, on its banner, with...
Songkran Officially Becomes a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in Thailand
National—
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...
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...
Annual Phuket ‘Hungry Ghost’ Festival to Start Soon
Phuket –
The annual Thai- Chinese Phuket ‘Hungry Ghost’ or Por Tor festival will start this month in Phuket Town.
The festival is called ’Por Tor’ in Phuket but it is well known by foreigners as...
Lunar New Year Marking Year of Dragon Begins
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The Lunar New Year, marking the Year of the Dragon, begins today (Feb 10), carrying profound significance for Thais with Chinese heritage.
Celebrations are underway, particularly focusing on rituals aimed at warding off...
Phuket Boosting Tourism with Street Art
Phuket –
Phuket City is boosting Phuket Old Town tourism with street art.
The Phuket City Mayor Saroj Angkanapilart told The Phuket Express, “We are ready to welcome Chinese and foreign tourists from around the world...
Vegetarian Festival in Andaman Provinces to Bring More than 10 Billion Baht
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The Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce's Southern Andaman Province, Salil Totubthieng, revealed that the Yom Kippur tradition of consuming vegetables, known as the Vegetarian Festival, is being held from October 14...
International Airports Gearing Up for Expected Surge Travelers During Songkran
PRESS RELEASE:
As Thailand prepares for the Songkran festival, its international airports are gearing up for an expected surge in travelers. The Transport Ministry estimates a 28.50% increase in passengers, with around 2.61 million people...
