Worst Scores in 20 Years for Thai Students on Major Skills Assessment, Some Officials...
National—
On December 6th, 2023, the Thai Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology (IPST) publicly revealed a result of the 2022 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) of 15 years of age...
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...
Second Son of Thailands King Visits Thailand for Fathers Day Ceremony and Extended Visit
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At 9:00 AM, December 4th, 2023, Aon Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse, the second son of His Royal Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn, arrived in Thailand for his second visit in 2023 for Father's Day.
Thai reporters publicly stated...
Today is Father’s Day in Thailand
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Today, December 5th, marks a day of special significance for the people of Thailand – it is Father's Day, commemorated in honor of the late, great King Bhumibol Adulyadej, whose birthday falls on...
Young French Tourist Dead After Falling From Koh Samui Waterfall
Koh Samui—
At 3:30 PM, on December 2nd, 2023, Koh Samui police officers received a missing person report of a French tourist accidentally falling from the Namuang Waterfall 2, Koh Samui, Surat Thani.
The Koh Samui...
Pheu Thai Leader Proposes Month-long Songkran Festival in April of 2024
Thailand-
Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the leader of the current majority Thai government party, Pheu Thai, revealed a plan today, December 1st, 2023 as the head of Thailand’s Soft Power Development Committee to make Songkran a month...
Thai Prime Minister to Visit Patong Today to Oversee Tourism Safety Drills
Patong –
Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will visit Patong today to personally see safety drills performed in advance of the busy high season.
The Patong Municipality has announced that the drill will be held on...
Former Thai Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha Appointed as New Privy Councilor by His...
National—
On November 29th, 2023, His Royal Majesty King Vajiralongkorn appointed a former Prime Minister of Thailand, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, as a new privy councilor effective as of today.
His Royal Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun...
UPDATE: Collapsed Road on Patong Hill Being Fixed
Patong –
A collapsed road on the Patong Hill is being fixed which has caused traffic delays during rush hours.
Our previous story:
Patong Officials have warned road users about a collapsed road on the Patong Hill.
Now...
Twenty-one People Arrested in Patong in Seven Days Crime Crackdown
Patong –
The Patong Police arrested 21 suspects in 15 separate cases during a seven days of crime crackdown campaign before the recent Loy Krathong Day.
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that from November...
