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Month-long Songkran plan criticised
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/12/2023
» The National Soft Power Development Committee has clarified its idea of staging the Songkran festival for the whole month of April, saying the water-splashing festivities will be held on April 13-15 as usual, following criticism of the plan.
Navy asks women not to wear bikinis on its beaches
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/07/2022
» The navy does not ban women wearing bikinis on its beaches but asks visitors for their cooperation in not doing so, its spokesman said on Friday.
K-pop sensation Lisa breaks record
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/09/2021
» Thai-born K-pop singer Lalisa 'Lisa' Manoban got record views for the video for her first solo single.
Songkran water fights officially banned
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/03/2021
» The Covid-19 task force on Friday banned street water fights during the Songkran festival for the second year running, on fears it could spread Covid-19.
'Rule breaker' school uniforms challenge tradition
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/09/2020
» In Thailand's classrooms, showing a rebellious or creative streak through what you wear has always been difficult.
Chiang Mai gets cannabis clinic
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 16/01/2020
» CHIANG MAI: The first clinic to offer both traditional and modern cannabis-based treatments for diseases, such as Parkinson's, has opened its doors in this northern province.
Thousands of animals killed in religious festival
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/12/2019
» Hindu worshippers began killing thousands of buffalo Tuesday in reputedly the world's biggest animal sacrifice, held every five years in a remote corner of Nepal, despite efforts to end the festival.
Thais reject environmentally friendly Loy Krathong: Poll
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/11/2019
» A majority of people reject a suggestion that Thais avoid floating krathongs -- containers made of leaves but often including non-biodegradable materials -- during the traditional Loy Krathong Festival, and instead collect trash from rivers and canals, according to a survey conducted by Bangkok University, or Bangkok Poll.
Cops to crack down on lurid videos, pics
Published on 11/04/2019
» People who post online and share video clips and photos of indecently dressed women and transgenders celebrating the Songkran festival will face tough punishments, police warn.
Royal announcement: Princess cannot be politician
Published on 08/02/2019
» Princess Ubolratana is still a royal family member who is not allowed to take political positions although she has stepped down to be a commoner, according to His Majesty the King's announcement late on Friday.