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Muay Thai included in European Games
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/03/2023
» Muay Thai, or Thai boxing, has gained wider recognition internationally with the Europeon Olympic Committee's decision to include it as a competitive sport at the European Games in Poland from June 21-July 2, acting government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said.
'Soft power' policy to entice tourists
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/01/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has issued a new soft power policy for tourism agencies to promote Thai culture as part of efforts to attract international visitors.
Monks in hot water over livestream
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/09/2021
» Two "celebrity" monks are in hot water over their live-streaming session laced with political messages and punctuated by giggling in what has been defended by some as unorthodox preaching methods that keep Buddhism relevant.
Minnows won't seek cabinet post
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/06/2020
» Representatives of three small coalition parties insisted on Tuesday they would not actively seek a ministerial post despite the Prachathamthai Party saying they should be entitled to a portfolio in the event of a cabinet shake-up.
A return to the old ways
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/06/2020
» With the Covid-19 outbreak keeping people apart, some communities in the kingdom are returning to religion for comfort and guidance during hard times.