Songkran Festival Receives UNESCO Recognition as Humanity’s Intangible Cultural Heritage
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On December 5th, 2023, Mr. Kowit Phakamas, the Director-General of the Thai Department of Cultural Promotion, publicly announced the registration of the Songkran Festival in Thailand as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity by...
Kanchanaburi Gears Up for River Kwai Bridge Week Festival 2023 During December 8th-17th
Kanchanaburi—
Kanchanaburi has scheduled the River Kwai Bridge Week festival 2023 from December 8th to the 17th at River Kwai Bridge, Mueang, Kanchanaburi.
The River Kwai Bridge Week festival is held annually to commemorate lives...
Pheu Thai Leader Proposes Month-long Songkran Festival in April of 2024
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Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the leader of the current majority Thai government party, Pheu Thai, revealed a plan today, December 1st, 2023 as the head of Thailand's Soft Power Development Committee to make Songkran a month-long...
Thai Prime Minister Participates at Loi Krathong Festival in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai—
On November 28th, 2023, Mr. Srettha Thavisin, the Thai Prime Minister, and Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the leader of the Pheu Thai Party, participated in the Loi Krathong festival in Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang...
International Arts and Culture Fair in Pattaya Kicks Off at Central Marina
Pattaya —
The first International Arts and Culture Fair in Pattaya was inaugurated on November 23rd by the International Art and Culture Association, in collaboration with the city of Pattaya, Central Marina Shopping Center, and...
Loy Krathong Now Begins at Pattaya Wat Nong Yai
Pattaya —
Wat Nong Yai in Pattaya officially kicked off the annual Loy Krathong ceremony on Thursday.
The November 23rd celebration was honored by Mr. Sakon Phollookin, a member of the Chonburi Provincial Administrative Organization Council,...
Chiang Mai’s Lantern Festival Prepares for Spectacular Lantern Displays; Flight Changes Announced
Chiang Mai—
On November 23rd, 2023, Mr. Wisut Khamyod, the Deputy Director of the Chiang Mai International Airport, revealed to Thai national media regarding about the upcoming Loy Krathong or Lantern Festival in Chiang Mai...
Thailand Seeks UNESCO Recognition for Loy Krathong and Muay Thai
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BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand is set to propose the annual Loy Krathong festival and Muay Thai for inclusion in UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list. Department of Cultural Promotion Director-General Kowit Phakamas announced that the...
Leader of Pheu Thai Party Advocates for Cultural Soft Power, Highlights Mookata in Uttaradit...
National—
On November 19th, 2023, Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the leader of the Pheu Thai Party, and other members of the Pheu Thai Party paid a visit to the Pheu Thai Party Office, Uttaradit.
During the visit,...
Pheu Thai Party Leader Advocates ‘Soft Power’ for Economic Growth and Cultural Influence
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On November 15th, 2023, Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the leader of the Pheu Thai Party, gave a speech on “Soft Power, The Great Challenger” in the seminar “Thailand 2024 Beyond Red Ocean” held by Prachachat,...
