Thousands of local residents and foreigners join ‘Yu Keng’ ceremony as a part of...
Mueng Phuket, Phuket -
About 2,200 local residents and foreign tourists participated in Phuket's 'Yu Keng' ceremony as a part of the Vegetarian Festival at Jui Tui Shrine in Phuket on Sunday, October 2nd.
Tourism Minister...
Phuket Vegetarian Festival Officially Begins after Go Teng Pole Raised
Phuket –
The Phuket Vegetarian festival has officially begun after the Go Teng Pole was raised this past weekend.
At 5:09 P.M. on Saturday (October 14th), more than 40 Chinese Shrines raised the ‘Go Teng’ Pole....
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...
Thailand Sees Increase in Tourism Spend Over Chinese New Year Period
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BANGKOK, 8 February 2024 – Data from leading global travel service provider Trip.com Group has revealed that Thailand will see an increase of 44.3% in total trip expenditure for inbound bookings when comparing this year’s...
Thailand Tops List of World’s Best Countries to Visit in 2024 According to CEOWORLD...
National—
On April 26th, 2024, a magazine website “CEOWORLD Magazine” created a ranking list of the world's best countries to visit in your lifetime in 2024 placing Thailand in the first rank.
According to Thai national...
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...
Phuket Food Festival (Creative City of Gastronomy) with other 15 distinctive Thai festivals...
PRESS RELEASE:
The chosen festivals are distinctive to their location, and are examples of the many unique and fascinating festivals that take place throughout Thailand each year.
The Ministry of Culture has identified 16 distinctive festivals...
Phuket Vegetarian Festival Dates Set for Next Month
Phuket -
The annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival dates were set which will be held for nine days from October 15th to October 23rd, 2023 with many rituals scheduled, farewell rituals, and street processions.
See the ritual...
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...
Thailand Holds Annual National Teacher’s Day Event
Thailand –
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...
