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Free entry to national parks to mark Family Day
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/04/2025
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation is waiving entrance fees to all national parks, botanical gardens, wildlife sanctuaries and conservation sites across Thailand on Monday to mark Family Day, which falls on April 14 each year.
New movies out this week: March 27-April 2
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 27/03/2025
» New releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.
July 2024’s Festivals and Events in Thailand
Published on 03/07/2024
» This month sees cultural performances to commemorate the 6th Cycle Birthday Celebration of HM King Rama X, and Buddhist festivals to mark Asanha Bucha Day and Khao Phansa Day, as well as many other wonderful festivals and events taking place.
Loei gears up for Phi Ta Khon Festival
Life, Published on 20/06/2024
» The town of Dan Sai in Loei will host the annual Bun Luang and Phi Ta Khon Festival from July 7-9. Influenced by a Buddhist folktale, the celebration will transport worshippers back in time to when Prince Vessandorn, one of Buddha's past lives, returned to the palace after meditation. People came out to greet him at the entrance as spirits had accompanied him from the forest to the city.
Soft power struggles
Life, Apinan Poshyananda, Published on 05/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's 10 months in office have proven to be full of optimism, entertainment and drama. His non-stop whirlwind trips to lure investors including Microsoft, Tesla, Formula One, Tomorrowland and Art Basel to Thailand earned him the image of the salesman on a Time magazine cover. With the government's 10-month report card out and future plans in discussion, there has been both applause and confusion.
The charm of Songkran
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 11/04/2024
» After being listed as a Unesco Intangible Cultural Heritage late last year, Songkran is gaining momentum in drawing tourists to Thailand. In an attempt to boost tourism, Thai New Year celebrations get under way today and will last until April 17 in various places.
Ghostly good times in Loei
Published on 24/06/2023
» LOEI: Decked out in elaborate long-nosed masks and ruffled pants, hundreds of people banged cowbells and danced in a grand parade on Saturday at the annual ghost festival in this northeastern province.
Loei celebrates two unique Buddhist festivals
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 22/06/2023
» Honouring Lord Buddha, the annual Bun Luang and Phi Ta Khon Festival will return to the northeastern town of Dan Sai in Loei from Friday to Sunday. According to the lunar calendar, this well-known ghost mask festival is held annually on different days as Wat Phon Chai and Chao Pho Kuan's House serve as the main venues for the three-day religious rites.
Spooktacular ways to celebrate Halloween
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 24/10/2022
» Halloween is soon upon us. Here are a few celebration choices, ranging from family-friendly to frighteningly delicious feasts.
Project boosts for informal workers
News, Published on 30/08/2022
» labour: More than 16 million informal workers received income through 67 projects to improve their livelihoods last year, a high-level meeting was told yesterday.