A Closer Look at Buddhist Lent and Dharma Day in Thailand
Thailand –
Every Mid Summer in Thailand, usually July or August, is the start of Buddhist Lent, or Vassa. The exact date is the first day of the waning moon of the eighth lunar month.
To...
Pattaya and Phuket to Host Obstacle Race Spartan Thailand
Pattaya, Phuket —
The highly anticipated obstacle race "Spartan Race Thailand" is coming to Pattaya and Phuket.
This year, Thailand will be an important destination where Spartans from around the world will come together to overcome...
Thai Police Pledge to Eradicate Foreign Motorcycle Clubs Involved in Alleged Criminal Activities
National —
The Royal Thai Police (RTP) are on the hunt for five major foreign motorcycle clubs operating on Thai soil following a crackdown on the notorious Outlaws Motorcycle Club in Pattaya last month.
The RTP...
Authorities Identify Owners of Fireworks Warehouse that Exploded in Narathiwat
PRESS RELEASE:
Following a massive fireworks explosion in Narathiwat province that claimed the lives of 12 people and left 121 others injured on July 29, authorities quickly identified the owners of the ill-fated warehouse responsible...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Fireworks Warehouse in Narathiwat Explodes, and...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from the last week, Monday, July 24th, 2023, to Sunday, July 30th, 2023.
They are not in any...
Thai Tourism Sector Worried About Potential Street Protests if Unfavorable Government Takes Office
National —
The Thai tourism sector is worried about the formation of the new government that might consist of parties that the majority don't like.
Sa-nga Ruengwattanakul, chairman of the Khao San Road Traders' Association, revealed...
Gen Prawit Re-elected as PPRP Leader
PRESS RELEASE:
Gen Prawit Wongsuwon has been re-elected as the leader of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) in a swift and uncontested voting process held on July 29. The 77-year-old politician, who also serves as...
Foreign Tourist From Senegal Drowns in Phuket
Karon —
The body of a missing Senegalese tourist has washed ashore in the Karon sub-district of Phuket today after he went missing in the rough sea on July 28th.
First our previous story:
A male tourist...
Long Holiday Expected to Boost Domestic Tourism and Hotel Occupancy
PRESS RELEASE:
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) anticipates a significant surge in domestic tourism and hotel occupancy during Thailand’s latest long holiday period.
The holiday, which begins on July 28, to celebrate His Majesty...
His Majesty the King Calls for ‘Thai Wisdom’ on His 71st Birthday
PRESS RELEASE:
In a speech commemorating his 71st birthday, His Majesty the King urged all citizens to exercise wisdom and judgment in their actions, not only for their personal benefit but also for the greater...
