Loi Krathong Festival 2024: Experience Thailand’s Enchanting Festival of Lights
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Thailand invites visitors worldwide to celebrate the Loi Krathong Festival, showcasing its rich culture, traditions, and spiritual charm across multiple provinces.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) warmly invites tourists to experience the beauty,...
Rangsit University Dean Debunks Claims of Increased Psychiatric Cases Due to Cannabis Decriminalization
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On June 15th, 2024, Prof. Panthep Puapongphan, the Dean of the College of Oriental Medicine at Rangsit University, publicly addressed what he called misinformation regarding an alleged increase in psychiatric patients following the...
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...
Phuket holds exclusive Water Festival 2022 under concept of Songkran in subtle and traditional...
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 The opening ceremony of the Phuket exclusive Water Festival took place yesterday with an intention to showcase Songkran in its true, traditional aspect.
Yesterday, April 11th, Phuket Deputy Governor Mr. Phichet Panaphong presided...
Thailand Holds Annual National Teacher’s Day Event Â
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The Ministry of Education held events marking the annual National Teachers’ Day today on January 16th.
The Thai Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha has revealed the slogan of the Teacher’s Day this year, ‘Good...
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...
Phuket Vegetarian Street Processions Continue – PHOTO TOUR
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Day six of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival continued with a street procession led by the Bang Neow Chinese Shrine in Phuket Town.
The Ew Geng sacred ceremony was held with the Nine Emperor...
Today was Thailand’s Constitution Day, Learn More About It
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The 10th of December each year is remembered for the granting of Thailand’s first constitution by King Rama VII, following the country’s transition from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy. Politicians and...
Thailand Set to Become First Southeast Asian Country to Pass Marriage Equality Bill on...
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On June 16th, 2024, Mrs. Radklao Inthawong Suwankiri, the Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, announced the upcoming parliamentary deliberation of the Marriage Equality Bill on June 18th.
Following parliamentary approval, the bill...
Chiang Mai Tourist Police Respond to Controversy Over Sunbathing Tourists, Plan Educational Measures
Chiang Mai—
On January 16th, 2024, Chiang Mai tourist police interviewed two tourists who sunbathed in swimwear in the old temple area in Chiang Mai on January 14th, causing controversy among Thai social media regarding...