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Tourism sites win 2026 Green Destination awards
Published on 06/03/2026
» The Department of Tourism, Ministry of Tourism and Sports, extends its congratulations to two Thai tourist destinations that have received international certification under the Green Destinations Awards 2026 for sustainable tourism standards. Doi Phu Kha National Park in Nan was honoured with the Silver Award, while Takua Pa Old Town in Phangnga received the Bronze Award. The awards were presented at ITB Berlin 2026, a leading global tourism trade fair held in Berlin, Federal Republic of Germany. This achievement marks another significant milestone, reflecting the Department of Tourism’s success in developing and elevating Thai tourist destinations to meet internationally recognized standards on the global stage.
Village forest revival cuts haze pollution in Chiang Rai province
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/03/2026
» CHIANG RAI: A small community in Phan district is showing how forest conservation can curb haze pollution while generating sustainable income.
JitArsa Bank Unveils Strategy for ‘National Month of Listening 2026’
Published on 26/02/2026
» BANGKOK — Moving beyond simple awareness, a new initiative seeks to embed “model listening cultures” across Thai schools, hospitals, and government offices.
Now Open! Minsterwood — A Visionary Exhibition Unveiling a Grand Welcome to 2026 at River City Bangkok
Published on 26/02/2026
» On Thursday, January 22, 2026, River City Bangkok drew back the curtain on a decade of hand-embroidered craftsmanship with “Minsterwood” — a prologue exhibition preceding the forthcoming film. Conceived by Director Jacq, an accomplished artist with over 26 years of experience across the realms of art, cinema, music, and theatre, the exhibition unfolds as an overture to an epic cinematic project that has been more than a decade in the making. Through meticulously hand-embroidered textiles — the very heart of this dark fairytale — visitors are invited to descend into the film’s enigmatic world.
Chiang Mai livestock mauling a mystery
Online Reporters, Published on 24/02/2026
» Wildlife rangers in Chiang Mai have set up camera traps in the hope of discovering what kind of animal killed three cows belonging to a local resident near Doi Inthanon.
Thailand Good Travel Certification Ceremony under the Thailand Green Plan 2030 initiative
Published on 24/02/2026
» The Department of Tourism, under the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, recently hosted the Thailand Good Travel Sustainable Tourism Certification Ceremony under the Thailand Green Plan 2030 initiative, held under the “Champions of Change: Showcasing Models of Transformation Toward Sustainability” concept. The event celebrated and honoured tourism destinations and operators that have successfully met national sustainability standards, while promoting the strengths of Thailand’s tourism sector to both domestic and international target markets. The ceremony was presided over by Natthriya Thaweevong, permanent secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports.
Scam pressure tied to 14-year-old’s fall from fifth floor
Online Reporters, Published on 23/02/2026
» A 14‑year‑old girl was critically injured after falling from a fifth‑floor window of a school building in Chon Buri province on Sunday, with investigators believing stress from being targeted by a scam gang was the motive.
Klatham left out
Oped, Postbag, Published on 20/02/2026
» Re: "BJT gains Klatham backing", (BP, Feb 17). The headline was somewhat at variance with Pai Lik, its secretary-general's words that his party had no bargaining power to join the coalition, but it implied a dislike of being in the opposition for the next four years.
Mcot opens bids for Bangkok land
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 14/02/2026
» State-owned broadcaster Mcot Plc has opened bidding for the lease of more than 50 rai of land near its headquarters in the Rama IX area of Bangkok, with the site expected to be developed as a mixed-use project amid the economic slowdown and an oversupply of office space in the area.
Major Thai chains reduce sugar in beverages
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/02/2026
» Nine major Thai beverage chains have partnered with the Department of Health to introduce a new standard for drink sweetness aimed at reducing sugar consumption and lowering risks of obesity and non-communicable diseases.