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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National Children’s Day 2026 opens with message of loving Thailand and caring for the...
BANGKOK, Thailand – Minister Attached to the Prime Minister's Office Supamas Isarabhakdi presided over the opening of the National Children’s Day 2026 celebration organized...
Transgender fight outside Pattaya home disturbs family, owner calls for police action
PATTAYA, Thailand — A South Pattaya resident has expressed frustration after repeated incidents of public fighting outside their home in Soi Kor Pai 2....
Wild brawl erupts among Russian tourists in Jomtien, friend knocked out while trying to...
PATTAYA, Thailand — Chaos broke out in front of a convenience store at the entrance of Jomtien Soi 15 late on January 8, when...
Tolerance has broken Pattaya’s streets
PATTAYA, Thailand – Every major festival in Pattaya follows the same script: bright lights, big crowds, and official talk of “order” and “safety.” Then...
Rubbish fire breaks out in Jomtien as illegal dumping persists
PATTAYA, Thailand – A firefighter from Pattaya City was injured while responding to a fire involving dry grass and a pile of garbage in...