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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.
Thailand 'ready' for Songkran festivities
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 07/04/2024
» This year's three-week-long Songkran festival with festivities to take place across the country is expected to give tourism a much-needed boost as it is expected to bring in tens of billions of baht in tourism income.
Dragons and blessings at lucky temple
News, Published on 10/02/2024
» The Year of the Dragon begins on Saturday, the start of the Lunar New Year, which is especially meaningful for Thais with Chinese ancestry.
Getting soft power right
Life, Published on 08/01/2024
» After three months in office, the Srettha Thavisin government has raved on about populist policies in the guise of digital wallets and soft power projects that will create income to boost our declining economy. With optimism, we learned that Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Pheu Thai party leader and head of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee (NSPSC), has drafted a budget of 5.1 billion baht to boost festivals and creative industries. It is welcoming news to hear this government is priortising art, music, literature, design, fashion, film, food, games, sports and festivals as essential sources for the creative economy. Where this enormous chunk of budget will come from, like digital wallets, remains to be seen.
The year travellers came back
Life, Published on 21/12/2023
» Upon the arrival of the Year of the Rabbit, Covid-19 became a seasonal virus and the world was full of hope again as borders reopened and travellers longed to indulge their wanderlust. This lit the torch for tourism to bounce back.
Mackerel feast awaits at Samut Songkhram festival
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 12/12/2023
» The 2023 "Eating Pla Thu Mae Klong" festival, a gastronomic event celebrating one of Thailand's most treasured fish, is being held at Samut Songkhram Provincial Hall until Sunday.
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.
A festival of reflection
Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 27/11/2023
» The Loy Krathong festival will be celebrated today and many people will head to rivers, canals and ponds to float their beautifully decorated krathong.
Thailand Winter Festival set to kick off
Life, Published on 16/11/2023
» The "Delightful Colours Of The River, Loi Krathong Celebrations 2023" will light up the waterways to mark the beginning of the Thailand Winter Festival, which also features the Amazing Thailand Marathon Bangkok, Vijit Chao Phraya, and Amazing Thailand Countdown and Amazing Thailand Passport Privileges.
Savouring sustainability on the menu at expo's food festival
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/09/2023
» Sustainable food will be more than just on the menu at the Sustainability Expo 2023 (SX2023), with a food festival as part of the event being held at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok starting on Friday.