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Unesco recognition sought for Loy Krathong
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/03/2025
» Thailand will push to have the Loy Krathong tradition placed on the Intangible Cultural Heritage list of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco).
Top places to celebrate Loy Krathong in Bangkok
Life, Post Reporters, Published on 13/11/2024
» Everyone is invited to celebrate Loy Krathong at 10 cultural heritage waterfronts along the curve of the Chao Phraya River during the Bangkok River Festival 2024, which will kick off on Thursday and run until Saturday, from 4pm to 10pm. On Loy Krathong day this Friday, however, the festival will run until midnight.
King calls for 'Thai wisdom'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/07/2023
» His Majesty the King has urged all Thais to use their wisdom and judgement and set their mind on doing what is right not only for their own good but also the benefit of others in a speech marking his 71st birthday.
Krabi cave art hints at old rituals
Post Reporters, Published on 01/04/2023
» A prehistoric cave painting has been found on Koh La Pu Le in Krabi, dating back between 3,000 and 5,000 years. Archaeologists said the cave could have been used for a ritual practice by ancient sea folk.
Govt to go big on Songkran
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/02/2023
» The Department of Cultural Promotion has joined hands with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and key tourist provinces to promote the traditional way of celebrating the Songkran festival.
'Popcorn gunman' released after six years in jail for 2014 tragedy
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/09/2022
» Vivat Yodprasit, who was dubbed by media the popcorn gunman, was released on Thursday after serving less than six years in jail for his role in a shoot-out in Bangkok's Laksi district in 2014 that killed one person and wounded three others during street demonstrations.
Culture Ministry lauds dozen performers and creators as national artists
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/04/2022
» Twelve people have been named national artists by the Ministry of Culture for the year 2021.
PCD links 20 cases to old masks
News, Post Reporters, Published on 31/07/2021
» The Pollution Control Department (PCD) has warned people not to insert used face masks into plastic drinking water bottles after more than 20 people became infected with Covid-19 in Nakhon Ratchasima.
Academic-in-exile Pavin 'attacked by masked man'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/08/2019
» Academic-in-exile Pavin Chachavalpongpun has emerged from his "mysterious social media disappearance", saying he had been attacked by a masked man spraying chemicals on him at his residence in Kyoto, Japan early last month.
Royal fest encore for Asean Summit
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/05/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed that parts of the Mahorasop Sompoch performances -- organised to celebrate the coronation of His Majesty the King -- be staged during the 34th Asean Summit, which will take place in Bangkok on June 22-23.