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  • WORLD

    Overcrowded Venice introduces first entry charge for tourists

    Reuters, Published on 25/04/2024

    » VENICE - Venice becomes the first city in the world on Thursday to introduce a payment system for tourists in an effort to thin the crowds that throng the canals during the peak holiday season.

  • LIFE

    Exceptional jazz talent to perform next week

    Life, Published on 24/04/2024

    » Jazz enthusiasts are invited to an evening of pure jazz magic at the "International Jazz Day 2024 Celebration" at The Living Room of Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, on April 30 from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

  • THAILAND

    Lampang's Unique Songkran 2024 Celebrates Cultural Heritage

    Published on 19/04/2024

    » Lampang Province marked the "Salung Luang, Klong Yai, New Year of Nakhon Lampang 2024" with a vibrant display of its unique cultural identity, showcasing traditions not found elsewhere and passed down through generations. The festivities included the procession for the Salung Luang Ceremony and the Theppabutr-Theptida Salung Luang contest. This celebration also recognised UNESCO’s declaration of “Songkran in Thailand” as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Events took place at Museum Lampang, Wat Pong Sanuk, and Khuang Nakhon Public Park on April 7th and 13th, with a grand opening ceremony on April 10th featuring a spectacular light and sound show and a performance by Lanna artist Aom Rattanang.

  • TRAVEL

    Agoda spotlights affordable travel destinations around Asia

    Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 19/04/2024

    » For those looking for a cool trip in April and May, digital travel platform Agoda is providing discounts as many Asian countries are in the midst of vacation months.

  • THAILAND

    Final high-speed rail contracts to be signed soon

    Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/04/2024

    » The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) expects the last two construction contracts for the first phase of the Thai-Chinese high-speed railway to be signed soon, according to Deputy Transport Minister Surapong Piyachote.

  • THAILAND

    “The Forestias” Hosts Songkran as a “Happiness Destination”

    Published on 18/04/2024

    » The Forestias by MQDC, a leading Thai developer, held “The Vibrant Forestias: Sook-San Songkran” to bring joy and connect communities. The festival in the forest at The Forestias continued the district’s role as a Happiness Destination, welcoming families for wonderful times together at all the year’s key festivals.

  • THAILAND

    Unesco campaign for revered monk

    News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 18/04/2024

    » CHIANG MAI: Local religious foundations and Thais recently joined forces in a ceremony to celebrate a sculpture of renowned monk Kru Ba Sri Wichai as part of a campaign for the late monk to be added to Unesco's eminent personalities list.

  • OPINION

    Defusing heritage rows

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 18/04/2024

    » As the Songkran water-splashing festival draws to a close in Thailand and Cambodia, the war of words among netizens -- sparked by a Thai influencer who made sarcastic comments about the Khmer New Year -- drags on.

  • THAILAND

    Embassies present festive video clips

    News, Published on 15/04/2024

    » The government said on Sunday that 35 foreign embassies in Thailand have joined forces with the country to promote this year's Songkran Thai New Year celebrations to the world, following Unesco's listing of the festival as an intangible cultural heritage item in December.

  • OPINION

    A Songkran downer

    News, Editorial, Published on 15/04/2024

    » Songkran festivities across Thailand continue to draw in both local and foreign tourists, all eager to partake in the joyful water-splashing celebration.

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