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Places to 'Loy Krathong' in Bangkok
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 05/11/2025
» Bangkok is geared up for a Loy Krathong celebration that blends age-old traditions with modern technology. This year, the city offers both riverside festivities and an online option, ensuring everyone can take part in one of Thailand’s most cherished cultural events.
Celebrate Loy Krathong at 9 Chao Phraya landmarks
Life, Published on 03/11/2025
» "Colours Of The Full Moon" is the theme of Bangkok River Festival 2025 which kicks off today and runs until Wednesday.
'Safe' Loy Krathong eyed
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 23/10/2025
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has introduced strict safety measures for the Loy Krathong Festival next month, while expanding low-emission zones to tackle rising PM2.5 pollution during the cool season.
Why “Isan” Must Be “Creative”: Transforming Regional Pride into Economic Power
Published on 09/07/2025
» Bangkok, July 9, 2025 - In an era where creativity is the driving force behind economic and social development, the presence of a regional creative festival in Isan — the Northeast region of Thailand — is more essential than ever. It goes beyond art, culture, and innovation; it serves as a vital platform that inspires Isan natives who have moved to larger cities to return home, applying their potential, knowledge, and experience to uplift their hometowns.
Stars align for Yingluck's return
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 09/12/2024
» The prospect of fugitive former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra returning home to celebrate the Songkran festival in mid-April is not just wishful thinking by her brother Thaksin, given developments concerning a few key players in the infamous rice-pledging scheme and the Corrections Department's move to draft regulations pertaining to detentions outside prison.
Fire guts 'ghost ship' on Koh Chang
Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 03/12/2024
» A fire aboard an old, abandoned floating hotel known as the "ghost ship" sent black smoke billowing into the sky over the resort island of Koh Chang, off the Trat coast, on Tuesday.
Three flyovers to be axed for Orange Line
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 27/11/2024
» The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) has unveiled plans to dismantle three key flyovers in Bangkok to enable construction of the Orange Line electric railway, along with measures to minimise the impact on traffic.
B40bn cash handout to oldies by Lunar New Year
Post Reporters, Published on 19/11/2024
» The government's economic stimulus committee chaired by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Tuesday agreed to a cash handout of 10,000 baht to each of about 4 million elderly people by the Lunar New Year in early February.
Chiang Mai krathong waste drops 25%
Panumet Tanraksa, Published on 19/11/2024
» CHIANG MAI - Twenty-five tonnes of krathong floats and garbage have been collected from the Ping River after Friday’s Loy Krathong festival, down from 33 tonnes last year.
Bangkok's historical sites transformed for River Festival
Life, Published on 14/11/2024
» From today until Saturday, 10 historical sites in Bangkok will be transformed into cultural attractions as part of the annual Bangkok River Festival 2024, for both locals and tourists to enjoy a wide range of fun activities that support sustainable living and the unique lifestyle of waterside communities.