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Silk master Khampun dies
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 17/07/2024
» Khampun Srisai, a national artist in visual arts who contributed greatly to Thailand's silk weaving craft, has died at age 91, the Department of Cultural Promotion announced yesterday.
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.
Leica Gallery Frankfurt presents photographs by Princess Sirivannavari
Life, Published on 03/07/2024
» From now until Aug 17, the Leica Gallery Frankfurt will be showing photographs by HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya. The exhibition offers an insight into the works of the Princess, who has a special eye for casual moments. Her passion for telling stories through images is reflected in her travel photos, in which she meticulously documents her impressions. Particularly drawn to landscapes and special moments, her photographic style exudes a romantic essence. She skilfully weaves stories through the play of light and shadow.
PM wraps up 3-day Isan tour
Post Reporters, Published on 01/07/2024
» SURIN: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin vowed to promote agricultural products from across the Northeast, including organic rice and premium beef, as he wrapped up his three-day tour of the region on Sunday.
Group seeks revival of NEC project
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 30/06/2024
» Members of the private sector in the Northeast will propose a list of economic stimulation projects, including a plan to establish the Northeastern Economic Corridor (NEC), during the mobile cabinet meeting in Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) on Tuesday.
New tech keeps lorry drivers in line
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/06/2024
» Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit yesterday vowed to get tougher on lorries exceeding the maximum permitted carrying weight and stamp out highway-related bribery.
Ubon Ratchathani stages Candle Festival
Life, Published on 27/06/2024
» To mark Khao Phansa Day, the beginning of Buddhist Lent, the northeastern town of Ubon Ratchathani invites Buddhist pilgrims and tourists to take part in its annual Candle Festival featuring unique religious rituals and cultural activities throughout July.
26 Thai Schools Win AIA Healthiest Schools 2024 Awards
Published on 26/06/2024
» AIA Thailand organised the “AIA Healthiest Schools Award Ceremony” for the second year, awarding 26 winning schools from a total of 91 entries across primary and secondary levels. At the ceremony held on June 25, Police General Permpoon Chidchob, the Minister of Education, served as chairman, with notable attendees including education leaders and representatives from the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa), and Dr. Jakknit Kananurak, Vice President of the Digital Manpower Development Promotion Department. The event took place at SF World Cinema, CentralWorld, Bangkok.
Mice market set to beat expectations
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 26/06/2024
» International visitors are expected to drive the Mice (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) segment in Thailand to exceed the target by 5% this year, which would help compensate for the sluggish domestic market.
Dignity still elusive for LGBTQ people
Oped, Published on 20/06/2024
» Finally, Thailand has made history by being the first Asean country to legalise same-sex marriage, after the Senate, a very conservative Upper House, appointed by the 2014 Thai coup-maker, approved the marriage equality bill.