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Drive to promote Thai soft power heats up
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/04/2025
» A draft bill to promote soft power will soon be submitted to the cabinet, while the establishment of the Thailand Creative Culture Agency (Thacca) is anticipated in the first quarter of next year, says the chairman of the National Soft Power Development Committee.
Time to rethink Thailand's soft power
Oped, Peerasit Kamnuansilpa, Published on 09/04/2025
» For years, Thailand has marketed itself to the world through golden temples, glittering beaches, street food, and warm hospitality. The "Land of Smiles" has become a global brand, but soft power is not a marketing campaign -- it's a long game of developing and nourishing values, trust, and strategic diplomacy. In that game, Thailand is falling behind.
Panel moots road safety measures
News, Published on 05/04/2025
» The road safety committee has proposed four key measures to curb traffic accidents during the upcoming Songkran festival.
Unesco recognition sought for Loy Krathong
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/03/2025
» Thailand will push to have the Loy Krathong tradition placed on the Intangible Cultural Heritage list of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco).
Censure debate resumes, PM's knowledge questioned
Online Reporters, Published on 25/03/2025
» The censure debate against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra resumed at parliament on Tuesday morning with the opposition-core People's Party seriously questioning gaps in her knowledge and citing numerous examples.
Book bonanza
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 24/03/2025
» Thailand's biggest celebration of books is set to return in full force this month, promising readers, writers, and publishers an unforgettable literary experience. The 53rd National Book Fair and the 23rd Bangkok International Book Fair will take place from Thursday to April 7 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, where more than one million books will sprawl across a vast exhibition area of over 20,000m². This year's edition runs under the theme "Y Yak [Giant], Read Big", reflecting both the size and significance of what has become a landmark event in Thailand's cultural calendar.
Bangkok's biggest book fair returns next week
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 20/03/2025
» In just one week, bookworms will be able to indulge in a variety of Thai and foreign books during the "53rd National Book Fair and 23rd Bangkok International Book Fair", which kicks off on March 27 and runs daily from 10am to 9pm until April 7, at Hall 5-8 of Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Ratchadaphisek Road.
Tax deductions to spur Thai art market
Post Reporters, Published on 19/03/2025
» The government will offer a personal income tax deduction of up to 100,000 baht for those who purchase artworks as part of a campaign to support the Thai art sector.
PM promotes pants showcasing provincial symbols
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/03/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her ministers showed off some distinctive fashion choices on Wednesday as part of a campaign to encourage Thais to help promote pants with distinctive patterns representing their provinces during the Songkran festival.