Thai Tourism and Sports Minister presides over “Seafood & Sports Festival 2022” in Phuket
Phuket -
The Minister of Tourism and Sports, Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, presided over the opening ceremony of the "Seafood & Sports Festival 2022" at Bang Maruan Lagoon, Phuket, this past weekend, April 30th.
The event was...
Phuket to Hold ‘No Alcohol Songkran’ Event
Phuket –
The 'Songkran No Alcohol Event' will be held in Phuket Town next month.
The Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO) President Mr. Rewat Areerob told The Phuket Express on Wednesday (March 8th) about the event.
"The...
Happy Loy Krathong, Where to Go in Phuket
Thailand –
November 27th, 2023, marks the Loy Krathong Festival in Thailand where people will gather in the evening to float their Krathongs nationwide.
Loy Krathong falls on the night of the full moon of the...
Thai Hotels Association Reports Strong Booking Rates for Songkran, Anticipates Tourism Challenges Amid Middle...
National—
On April 20th, 2024, Mr. Tienprasit Chaiyapatanan, the President of the Thai Hotels Association (THA), publicly revealed satisfying accommodation booking rates for large Songkran events from April 13th to 15th with 90% of hotels...
End of Buddhist Lent celebrates in Thailand on Monday, alcohol sales prohibited for 24...
National -
Today, October 10th, marks the end of the Buddhist Lent and the end of rainy season in Thailand.
The day, which is also observed as a Buddhist holiday, was recognized as the end of...
TAT Hosts Muay Thai Campaign to Promote Ancient Martial Arts
PRESS RELEASE:
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...
Thailand to Celebrate 21 Days of Songkran in April? Really?
Over the past few days announcements have come out that appear to have driven sheer terror in some Thai expats, with the Thai Government saying this year's Songkran will be the biggest one ever.
This...
Phuket Inviting People to Join the Phuket Festival 2023
Phuket –
The Phuket City Municipality is inviting people to join in the Phuket Festival 2023 in Phuket Old Town.
Our previous stories:
The so-called and self-proclaimed “Biggest Festival” will be held in Phuket Old Town later...
Phuket Vegetarian Street Processions Continue – PHOTO TOUR
Phuket –
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...
Ministry of Culture Unveiled Plans for Songkran UNESCO’s Designation
PRESS RELEASE:
The Ministry of Culture has unveiled plans for this year's Songkran festival, following UNESCO's designation of Songkran as an important global cultural heritage. Announced during a recent press conference at the Thailand Cultural...
