Halloween
- Things To Do
What to do in Bangkok this weekend (November 1 to 3)
Bangkok is brimming with activities this weekend! If you haven’t had a chance to wear your costume yet, there are still Halloween events happening around the city. For those looking to dance at a music festival or broaden their palate, there are plenty of options, too. Here are the top things to do in Bangkok this weekend (November 1 to…
- Thailand News
Samut Prakan resident critically injured in Halloween shooting
A dramatic incident unfolded on Halloween night in Samut Prakan, where a man was left critically injured after being shot twice. The young man managed to flee on his motorbike for over 10 kilometres, seeking help from locals. Emergency responders from Samut Prakan Hospital rushed to provide first aid to 29 year old Komkrit after the shooting. He sustained gunshot…
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Halloween drive spooks up support for Nakhon Ratchasima blood banks
Nakhon Ratchasima faces a severe blood reserve shortage, leading to a creative Halloween-themed blood donation drive. Held at Terminal 21 mall, the event encourages citizens to donate blood, crucial for emergency patients. The Happy Halloween Blood Party organised by Sirilak Pheakkhuntot, head of the National Blood Service Region 5 in Nakhon Ratchasima, aims to address the critical blood shortage in…
- Lifestyle
Best Halloween costumes stores in Bangkok
With Halloween just around the corner, it is again time for you to start planning your perfect spooky season costume. Whether you are going for scary, glamorous, or downright hilarious, Bangkok has fantastic costume shops to help you stand out. From boutique collections to stores jam-packed with outfits, here are the top five stores in Bangkok where you can find…
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Where to celebrate Halloween in Bangkok 2024
It’s already late October, which means it’s time to start figuring out which Halloween party in Bangkok you want to experience. Although it isn’t a traditional Thai holiday, a lot of Thais embrace Halloween with exciting events. In fact, the city’s famous nightlife truly comes alive during the spooky season, with bars and clubs going all out with eerie decorations.…
- Events
Central Halloween night party: A night of frightful fun and spooky surprises
Get ready for a ghoulishly good time at the Central Halloween Night Party, held exclusively for the expat community in Bangkok! Join us on Thursday, October 31, at Lofter on the 6th Floor of Central Chidlom for an unforgettable Halloween night filled with thrills and chills. Bring your family and friends to enjoy a night packed with fun activities including…
- Lifestyle
What is Halloween like in Thailand?
Halloween in Thailand isn’t as big as it is in Western countries, but it’s becoming more popular nowadays because of Western culture, like movies, TV shows, and international brands. While October 31 doesn’t have much traditional meaning, cities in Thailand have started celebrating Halloween with events and decorations that mix global influences with local culture. Respect for spirits is very…
- Cafe
8 spooky cafes in Bangkok to visit this Halloween
Halloween in Bangkok is a unique blend of spooky and fun, and some of the city’s most creative cafes are embracing the eerie season with themed drinks, decor, and activities. Whether you want to sip potions in a witchy bar or reflect on life’s cycles in a death-themed café, here’s a list of 8 must-visit spooky cafes for Halloween 2024.…
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Thailand’s most haunted places
It’s Halloween season, so it’s time to get our spook on! Sure, attending parties and (fake) haunted houses is fun, but how about getting up close and personal with the paranormal by visiting the real thing? Superstition runs deep in Thai culture, and many Thais believe in the supernatural. From an abandoned ashram full of statues to eerie whispers in…
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Top places to celebrate Halloween in Bangkok 2023
It’s time to get into a spooky mood since Halloween 2023 is almost here! From spine-chilling pool parties and carnival freak shows to eerie Sunday brunches and spectacular magic shows for the kids, Bangkok is packed full of awesome Halloween events! So prepare your best costume and get ready for some chills and thrills, because these Halloween parties and family-friendly…
- Thailand News
Thai teen draws backlash for dressing as American serial killer for Halloween
A Thai teen has drawn backlash from netizens after he dressed as an American serial killer for Halloween. The Thai teen dressed as Jeffrey Damer, who murdered and dismembered 17 men and boys between 1978 and 1991. Screenshots circled around social media of the teen wearing a white T-shirt with fake blood, with a paper taped to the front of…
- World News
Halloween stampede: 22 foreign deaths, events cancelled
In the wake of the harrowing Halloween stampede in Korea’s capital city of Seoul, the death toll has risen with some sources claiming 153 fatalities. Officials in Korea and abroad are deciding whether to pull the plug on Halloween events tonight. Global leaders are offering condolences as international citizens’ deaths are confirmed, including that of a Thai student. KHAOSAN A…
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Halloween stampede in Seoul leaves 149 dead, dozens injured
Pandemonium struck a Halloween event in Korea’s capital city of Seoul with at least 149 people killed in a stampede. Dozens more were injured in the Itaewon district as reports estimate as many as 100,000 people came out last night for a giant Halloween celebration. Crowds quickly overfilled the narrow alleyways that snake through the district and the congestion began…
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Halloween in Thailand: what to know and where to go (2022)
The spookiest day of the year is quickly approaching! But will there be any celebrations? Will kids go trick-or-treating? Should you get your scariest costume ready? Do Thais celebrate Halloween at all?! Halloween Thailand 2022. Halloween is a big thing in most Western countries. It’s the day when kids, teens, and adults dress up in costumes, carve out pumpkins, and…
- Lifestyle
The dark and twisted history of Thailand’s “haunted” brothel in Kanchanaburi
Halloween is coming up, and you may be wondering what sort of spooky places exist in Thailand. One notorious spot is an abandoned house of disrepute, called ‘Brothel 35’, in Kanchanaburi province. The brothel was open from the mid-1960s until it closed in 1986. It has been nicknamed the ‘Prostitute Cemetary.’ The brothel is believed to be haunted due to…
- Thailand video news
Foot Traffic Only after Patong Hill Landslides | GMT
Botched drug raid: owner claims deal with the police, guests bum rush police, Kathu illegal excavation investigated as a possible factor in a landslide, Patong Hill opened to foot traffic only after landslides, Halloween returns to Khao san road, Thailand reports its 12th monkeypox case, and Govt set up a complaints hotline about pricey veggies.- all are coming up today.
- World News
Stabbing spree on Tokyo train Halloween night injures 17
A man dressed in what appears to be a costume of Joker from the Batman comics and movies allegedly went on a stabbing spree on a Tokyo train Halloween night, injuring 17 people. The train had to make an emergency stop and riders escaped the train through the windows. The alleged attacker, 24 year old Kyota Hattori, was arrested and…
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Texas lawyer dressed as Halloween’s Michael Myers to spread hurricane cheer
As southeast Asia was recently battered by a super typhoon and a massive tropical storm, this story may serve as a reminder of exactly what not to do in order to weather a storm. A lawyer in Galveston, Texas thought he’d bring some cheer to the doom and gloom of Hurricane Nicholas barreling down on the coastal town by dressing…
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Thailand News Today | STV arrivals, Released then re-arrested, Petition to oust PM | October 21
Today’s latest news and information, coming to you from the Asok BTS in Bangkok. Like and subscribe our YouTube channel too. Go on, right now 🙂 You can also LIKE our Facebook page https://facebook.com/thethaigernews to get even more information about Thailand. From 40 million visitors to 41: first STV tourists arrive In 2019, almost 40 million tourists arrived in Thailand.…
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Khao San Road evolving, all ages daytime event planned for Halloween
Bangkok’s iconic Khao San Road now looks very different as Thailand emerges from the local coronavirus outbreak. Not only are the backpackers gone from the “backpacker mecca,” but the road in Bangkok’s Banglamphu neighbourhood has gone through a make-over. Now, Bangkok officials plan to hold events for “all ages” during the daytime during Halloween. Chaos can still be expected at…
- Việt Nam
Tại sao cứ phải hóa trang trong lễ hội Halloween?
PHOTO: Petrotimes.vn “Halloween” có xuất xứ từ Thiên Chúa Giáo. Đây là chữ viết tắt của cụm từ “All Hallows’ Evening” (có nghĩa là buổi tối của Lễ Chư Thánh). Buổi lễ này diễn ra vào ngày cuối cùng của tháng 10 để cầu nguyện cho các linh hồn. Lễ hội Halloween càng ngày càng được phổ biến ở Việt…
- Việt Nam
Tham dự lễ hội Halloween: Hơn chục người thương vong vì xả súng đẫm máu tại Mỹ
PHOTO: Los Angeles Times Một vụ xả súng đẫm máu tại khu vực Long Beach thuộc tiểu bang California khiến nhiều người chết và bị thương. Đây là tin được truyền thông Mỹ đưa tin. Los Angeles Times dẫn nguồn tin từ Sở Cứu hỏa Long Beach cho biết ít nhất đã có 3 người thiệt mạng và 9 người…
