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Strict safety rules in place for 'respectful' Loy Krathong
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/10/2025
» Government agencies are moving forward with preparations for the Loy Krathong Festival, which falls on Nov 5, while ensuring the celebrations are conducted respectfully during the national mourning period and with strict safety measures in place.
'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.
Dozens of workers trapped in collapsed Bangkok high-rise
News, AFP and Online Reporters, Published on 28/03/2025
» A mushroom cloud of dust and debris swept through the streets of northern Bangkok on Friday as panicked residents ran for their lives after an under-construction skyscraper came crashing down following a powerful earthquake.
Public spending over CNY set to reach five-year high
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 28/01/2025
» Public spending over the Chinese New Year period is expected to reach 51.78 billion baht, the highest in five years, according to the latest government projections.
Bangkok bans New Year fireworks in all but 14 spots
News, Online Reporters, Published on 26/12/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Authority (BMA) has issued a ban on fireworks, floating lanterns and related items to celebrate the New Year countdown without permission.
Hope afloat as busy Loy Kratong predicted
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/11/2024
» About 85% of hotel rooms in Chiang Mai have been reserved by tourists for the Loy Krathong festival, which is expected to generate up to 2 billion baht in income for the province.
Loy Krathong to shine at Wat Arun
News, Chairith Yonpiam & Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/11/2024
» Wat Arun Ratchawararam, also known as the Temple of Dawn, will host a Loy Krathong festival on Nov 15, with the festival's theme song being performed in multiple languages to help visitors understand its significance.
Bang fai rockets 'need regulating'
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 18/05/2024
» The Transport Ministry will ask the Interior Ministry to better regulate the launching of bang fai rockets -- fiery handmade projectiles -- following an aircraft pilot's report of having spotted one at 6,000 feet (1,828 metres) without any advance warning.
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.
Princess to kick off celebrations on Yaowarat Road
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 30/01/2024
» Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn will preside over a ceremony kicking off this year's Lunar New Year celebrations on Yaowarat Road on Feb 10, deputy Bangkok governor Tavida Kamolvej said on Monday.