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Subdued Loy Krathong tipped to generate B6.5bn in tourism revenue
Published on 04/11/2025
» The Loy Krathong festival on Wednesday will generate about 6.54 billion baht in tourism revenue, with about 1.91 million Thai tourists expected to participate nationwide, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
Chiang Mai repaints floral sculptures white following criticism
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 01/11/2025
» Floral sculptures that had been painted black in Chiang Mai city following the passing of the Queen Mother have been repainted white after an outpouring of public criticism.
Chiang Mai festival's blackened floral art gets thumbs down
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 28/10/2025
» Organisers of this year's Yi Peng Lantern Festival in Chiang Mai were accused of being crass after painting the previously colourful, floral-themed artworks black as a show of mourning for the late Queen Mother.
New movies out this week: Dec 5-11
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 05/12/2024
» New releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.
Bangkok's historical sites transformed for River Festival
Life, Published on 14/11/2024
» From today until Saturday, 10 historical sites in Bangkok will be transformed into cultural attractions as part of the annual Bangkok River Festival 2024, for both locals and tourists to enjoy a wide range of fun activities that support sustainable living and the unique lifestyle of waterside communities.
Thailand’s Festival of Lights
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 06/11/2024
» A part of Thai culture for centuries, Loy Krathong will be celebrated on Nov 15 and is based on the lunar calendar ritual of releasing illuminated lotus-shaped floats or krathongs on rivers and waterways. It also pays homage to the water goddess, apart from being a time to reflect, express gratitude and make a wish for good fortune. Guru By Bangkok Post lists a few places to join in the celebrations.
Hope afloat as busy Loy Kratong predicted
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/11/2024
» About 85% of hotel rooms in Chiang Mai have been reserved by tourists for the Loy Krathong festival, which is expected to generate up to 2 billion baht in income for the province.
Chiang Rai launches tourism-boosting campaign after floods
Online Reporters, Published on 27/10/2024
» CHIANG RAI: Thailand’s northernmost province has officially kick-started its tourism campaign aimed to attract local and foreign tourists in the wake of the recent flood disaster – and keep them coming until Songkran Festival next year.
InterContinental Chiang Mai: Lanna Luxury Unveiled
Published on 21/09/2023
» Asset World Corp Public Company Limited, or AWC, Thailand’s leading integrated lifestyle real estate group, has partnered with IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, to launch the luxurious 5-star ‘InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping,’ Thailand’s first living museum hotel.
Historical pagoda undamaged by spectacular fireworks display
Published on 29/11/2022
» CHIANG MAI: Fine Arts Department officials report that a spectacular fireworks display caused no diamage to a historical pagoda at Wat Chedi Liam in the ancient city of Wiang Kum Kam in Saraphi district.