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Egypt opens grand museum in lavish, pharaonic ceremony
AFP, Published on 02/11/2025
» CAIRO - Egypt at last opened the $1 billion Grand Egyptian Museum on Saturday as performers dressed in white tunics embroidered with designs inspired by ancient frescoes, greeted guests.
Your horoscope for Oct 31 - Nov 6
Guru, Chaiyospol Hemwijit, Published on 31/10/2025
» Your spot-on horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by the Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. Let's see how you will fare this week and beyond.
Suvarnabhumi airport urges locals not to release sky lanterns during Loy Krathong
Online Reporters, Published on 31/10/2025
» Suvarnabhumi airport has requested government agencies, private organisations and residents in surrounding areas to refrain from releasing sky lanterns, fireworks, balloons or shining laser pointers into the sky during the Loy Krathong festival on Nov 5 to ensure aviation safety.
New Year countdown events on track
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 30/10/2025
» Thailand’s New Year countdown events will continue as usual, but the iconic fireworks show usually staged at Wat Arun in Bangkok will move to the northern province of Phayao in an effort to promote second-tier destinations, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Pattaya rejigs fireworks fest
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/10/2025
» Pattaya City has confirmed that the Pattaya International Fireworks Festival 2025 will proceed as scheduled on Nov 28–29 along Pattaya Beach, despite earlier speculation about possible changes.
Strict safety rules in place for 'respectful' Loy Krathong
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/10/2025
» Government agencies are moving forward with preparations for the Loy Krathong Festival, which falls on Nov 5, while ensuring the celebrations are conducted respectfully during the national mourning period and with strict safety measures in place.
River cruise bookings sink amid mourning
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 28/10/2025
» River cruise operators in Thailand are reporting a cancellation rate of 30 to 40% after the Vijit Chao Phraya illumination festival was postponed for the mourning period for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the late Queen Mother, while hotels are urging authorities to provide detailed guidelines to prevent people from cancelling their New Year celebrations.
Eight committees to organise royal funeral
Post Reporters, Published on 27/10/2025
» Eight committees have been appointed to coordinate preparations for the royal funeral of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother.
Pattaya fireworks festival to take place under mourning theme for Queen Mother
News, Published on 27/10/2025
» The city of Pattaya will proceed with its International Fireworks Festival 2025 as scheduled next month, with adjustments made to reflect the period of national mourning for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother.
India trials Delhi cloud seeding to combat deadly smog
AFP, Published on 24/10/2025
» NEW DELHI - India trialled cloud seeding over its smog-filled capital for the first time, spraying a chemical from an aeroplane to encourage rain and wash deadly particles out of the air.