Visakha Bucha Day, also known as Vesak, 2024 will be on May 22nd, which is a public holiday. The sale of all types of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in convenience stores and entertainment venues on religious holidays under Thai law. Thai and Lao Buddhists Join Visakha Bucha Week Merit Making Vesak Day is an important […]
The Meteorological Department predicts heavy rains in the western parts of the North, the Central Plain and the South from April 20 to 26 due to southwesterly winds and low pressure areas. Flash flood alert in 26 Thai provinces Kornrawee Sitthichivapak, director-general of the department, said on Sunday that heavy rains were possible during the […]
BANGKOK (NNT) – The Tourism and Sports Ministry, in collaboration with the Culture Ministry, has said it aims to generate 7.5 billion baht this year by promoting Thailand as a prime location for international film productions. The initiative was highlighted at the Cannes Film Festival in France, where Thailand’s successes in attracting foreign films were […]
Residents in twenty-six provinces have been warned of possible flash floods from Saturday until May 25 while the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) continues clearing the city’s drainage system and installing water pumps citywide. Heavy Rain Causes Terrible Flash Floods in Sri Racha, Chonburi Deputy government spokesman Karom Phonphonklang said on Friday heavy rain is forecast […]
MILAN (NNT) – Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is currently leading a visit to Italy, coinciding with the 156th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The trip, which began on Friday (May 17), includes discussions with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on enhancing bilateral cooperation in renewable energy, sports tourism, medical science, pharmaceuticals, and […]
BANGKOK, May 17 (TNA) – Two more Thai hostages have been killed in Gaza, the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated its demand for the remaining 6 hostages to be released. Eight Thai hostages still remain in Gaza Nikorndej Balankura, MFA Spokesperson, read a statement from the ministry after being notified by the Royal Thai […]
On May 16th, 2024, Mr. Prasitchai Nunual, the secretary-general of the network for Shaping the Future of Thai Cannabis, and representatives from various sectors submitted a letter to Thai Minister of Public Health Somsak Thepsuthin for reconsideration of the criminalization of cannabis. Thailand to reclassify cannabis as narcotic by end of year The letter was […]
Political activist Tantawan Tuatulanon was taken from the Corrections Department’s hospital to Thammasat University Hospital this afternoon, to be treated for stress and depression. Thai Activist Dies in Custody After Hunger Strike, Cause Under Investigation Arjaree Srisunakrua, director of the Central Women’s Correctional Institution, said today that Tantawan deteriorated after she learned about the passing […]
