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...
TAT backs the latest ‘Home Sweet Home’ game to promote Thailand’s deep culture
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Highlighting Thai destinations, beliefs, superstitions, folklore, and objects as part of the series’ storytelling to take players on a journey to discover Thailand’s cultural superstitions and folklore culture.
Bangkok, 8 August 2023 –...
Thai Cabinet Approves Entrance Fee Hike on Monuments and National Museums for Foreigners
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Entrance fees for foreign visitors at ancient monuments and national museums in Thailand will be increased based on the Cabinet's order last Tuesday, July 25th.
The fee remains unchanged for Thais to "ensure that...
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...
TAT Hosts Muay Thai Campaign to Promote Ancient Martial Arts
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BANGKOK (NNT) - The “Amazing Muay Thai Travel Experience” campaign has been launched to promote Thailand’s tourism industry, with the initiative to portray four regions of the ancient Thai martial arts.
The Tourism Authority of...
Soi Romanee in Phuket, Thailand Ranks 19th Amongst World’s 20 Most Beautiful Streets
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Seasia.Stats, a news website in Southeast Asia, has selected "The World's 20 Most Beautiful Streets," featuring pastel colors galore, unique architectural details, and the ones with the most charm.
Soi Romanee in Phuket, Thailand,...
Lisa Embraces Thai Heritage and Spotlights Local Fabrics
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In a captivating display of Thai soft power, Lalisa "Lisa" Manoban of the globally renowned K-pop group BLACKPINK, has yet again sparked widespread interest by brandishing her Thai heritage.
Still hot on the heels...
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...
Where To Go For Traditional Songkran Events in Phuket
Phuket -
Traditional Songkran events will be held across Phuket from Thursday April 13th. Many Thai traditional activities in the morning will be Buddhist ceremonies, food offerings to monks, and pouring of scented water onto...
Patong to hold Traditional Songkran Festival 2023 Event near Bangla Road
Patong –
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...
