Tag: culture
Ayutthaya ruins to be promoted as night-time tourist destination
BANGKOK - The city of Ayutthaya has planned a special budget to install a lighting system at all its major ancient sites to attract...
Thailand aims to become food capital
CHANTHABURI – The government has stressed on support for agricultural sector and urged farmers to use the Pracharat cooperation scheme to make the country...
PM thanks Thais for celebrating Songkran in traditional style
BANGKOK - Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has thanked the Thai people for preserving cultural values during the annual Songkran Water Festival.
Addressing the nation...
Narathiwat hosts international lion dance competition
NARATHIWAT - Narathiwat province has hosted the sixth international lion dance competition on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the Chao Mae Tomo...
Lively atmosphere at Phi Ta Khon festival in Loei
LOEI - The Northeastern province of Loei held the Boon Luang and Phi Ta Khon festival to preserve its beautiful local culture, and created...
Bangkok hosts International Conference on Folk Performing Arts in ASEAN
BANGKOK, 5 September 2015 (NNT) - Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn yesterday officiated at the opening ceremony of the 2015 international Conference...
Mayor focuses on economy, culture, environment, participation in 2nd term
Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome called on elected city officials to concentrate on the local economy, public participation, the environment and culture in a speech...
Special Report: Bangkok receives World’s Best City Award 2012
Bangkok has for the third time in as many years been named the World’s Best City 2012 by the globally renowned travel magazine...
The Essence of Trang
The southern Thai province of Trang, tucked away on the Andaman Coast between Krabi and Satun on the Malaysian frontier, is rich in history,...
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Pattaya village plunged into darkness after thieves cut copper wires
PATTAYA, Thailand – An entire community in East Pattaya, was left in darkness after thieves stole copper wiring from a street-light control cabinet late...
Construction site dirt spillage causes traffic disruption on South Pattaya Road
PATTAYA, Thailand – City inspectors have taken action after soil and debris from a construction project spilled across South Pattaya Road, Soi 1, causing...
People still drink in Pattaya, but rising prices leave more questions than cocktails
PATTAYA, Thailand – Bar stools are still filled, bottles are still opening, and music still spills onto the beach roads. But ask almost any...
Jomtien Beach buzzes with tourists as Pattaya Prepares for SEA Games sailing events
PATTAYA, Thailand – Tourism activity along Jomtien Beach surged on December 11 as Thailand gears up to host the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, with...
Tourists count their remaining holiday cash as Thai baht tightens its grip on Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thai baht continues to strengthen, opening Thursday morning at 31.73 baht to the US dollar, a slight but symbolic appreciation...