Phuket opened the “Kebaya Festival 2025” on September 20 with a grand parade and cultural performances at Queen Sirikit’s 72nd Anniversary Park. Organized by the Ministry of Culture and Phuket province with support from local cultural networks, the festival honored the kebaya, the traditional attire of Baba–Peranakan women, inscribed by UNESCO in 2024 as Intangible […]
The Ministry of Culture, led by Minister Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, is set to host a national celebration titled “243 Years Under the Royal Grace of Rattanakosin” from April 23 to 27, commemorating the establishment of Rattanakosin as the capital in 1782. Events will take place at Chulalongkorn University Centenary Park, the Bangkok National Museum, and Wat […]
PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN, Feb 25 (TNA) – The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, in collaboration with the Fine Arts Department, announced the discovery of ancient Ice Age human skeletal remains, over 29,000 years old, the oldest in Thailand in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. Exploring the Rich Heritage of Si Thep Historical Park […]
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is welcoming the rise in spiritual and cultural tourism by sponsoring an e-book titled “Connecting to Spiritual Thailand: A Guide to 60 Powerspots”, showcasing captivating sites in Thailand linked to faith and culture. TAT Promotes Eco-Friendly Tourism for Phadung Krung Kasem Canal in Bangkok Globally, faith-based tourism is growing, […]
BANGKOK, April 21 – The government invites people to join celebrating the 241st anniversary of the foundation of Krung Rattanakosin (Bangkok), said government deputy spokeswoman Ratchada Thanadirek. 10 must-see places to visit in Thailand Cultural events and activities are being organized around the Rattanakosin Island, Bangkok’s historic area from April 21-25 to honour and commemorate […]
UNESCO has approved the inclusion of the Songkran festival in the tentative list of Intangible Cultural Heritages (ICH) for consideration in December this year, Thailand’s Culture Minister Itthiphol Khunpluem said today (Thursday). UNESCO lists Khon as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity UNESCO declared the Khon mask dance, Thai massage and the Nora dance performance […]
Chula’s Institute of Thai Studies and the Faculty of Engineering have worked together to create “The CU Memorial Hall’s VR Program” pioneering the learning of history in three-dimensional virtual reality, rendering modernity to the past and instilling a sense of fun in the new generation.
BANGKOK (NNT) – The Cabinet has approved a proposal by the National Culture Commission to designate the mythical naga serpent as a national symbol of Thailand. The announcement was made by Government Spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek, who said the commission has also tasked the Fine Arts Department with drawing up prototype images of naga. Full story: […]
