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  • EventsTAT’s Journey of Local Co-Creation: A ‘feast’ for the senses

    TAT’s Journey of Local Co-Creation: A ‘feast’ for the senses

    The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) pulled out all the stops with their sensational Journey of Local Co-Creation showcase, offering a tantalising glimpse into Thailand’s rich cultural tapestry. This exclusive event celebrated the success of their Local Co-Creation project, spotlighting the vibrant Ban Sawathi Community in Khon Kaen province and the culinary haven of Ban Nai Nang in Krabi province.…

  • Thailand NewsLottery winner’s monumental celebration after 80 million baht win

    Lottery winner’s monumental celebration after 80 million baht win

    A significant celebration took place at Wat Nong Kaew in Prachinburi as locals rejoiced after a resident won the lottery and successfully sold land, amassing a total of 80 million baht. The event featured an all-night traditional Thai theatrical dance performance by the famous group, attracting thousands of attendees. The festivities were in full swing yesterday evening at Wat Nong…

  • Thailand NewsKalasin villagers launch rockets in ceremony to predict rainfall

    Kalasin villagers launch rockets in ceremony to predict rainfall

    Residents of Kalasin recently held a traditional ceremony to honour sacred spirits at the ancient site of Non Ban Kao, in Ban Tum Village, Yang Talat District. The event featured the launching of rockets to predict rainfall, a practice deeply rooted in the region’s cultural heritage. A member of the Bua Ban Subdistrict Municipality, Yada Phunasi, along with two village…

  • Thailand NewsLocal woman honours promise in abandoned school dance ritual

    Local woman honours promise in abandoned school dance ritual

    A local woman in Laplae led 12 dancers to perform a ritual dance at an abandoned school to fulfil a promise she made to a local deity after her unusual wish was granted. Neighbours quickly followed, seeking blessings for themselves. The deserted Baan Huai Khamin School in Moo 5, Tung Yang Subdistrict, Laplae District, Uttaradit Province, once educated children up…

  • Thailand NewsPhetchabun’s fruit merit-making ceremony blends tradition with luck

    Phetchabun’s fruit merit-making ceremony blends tradition with luck

    In a vibrant display of faith and tradition, residents of Phetchabun province gathered to partake in the Fruit Merit-Making Lottery a revered event at Wat Ban Wang Sai Thong. The ceremony, which took place yesterday, is steeped in cultural significance, offering blessings to ancestors and bringing good fortune to participants’ lives. Amid the religious proceedings, attendees eagerly sought auspicious numbers…

  • EventsThe Story of Songkran – All about the Thai New Year

    The Story of Songkran – All about the Thai New Year

    Songkran, or the Thai New Year, is the the largest and most famous of Thailand’s many traditional festivals. Known for huge water fights and water blessing ceremonies, it’s been celebrated for centuries and is rich in culture and tradition. Every year, the celebrations begin on April 13 and normally last three days until the 15th of April. The name was…

  • Thailand TravelHow to spend your Songkran at Hua Hin 2024

    How to spend your Songkran at Hua Hin 2024

    Are you looking for your ideal getaway for the upcoming Songkran Holidays? Do you fancy an escape to the beach? Hua Hin is a fantastic destination to visit in Thailand to celebrate Songkran. It is the nearest beach to Bangkok, only 3-4 hours drive away. So, save yourself some valuable time and travel expenses. Hua Hin is also a popular…

  • Thailand NewsKalasin celebrates temple land title deed with traditional procession

    Kalasin celebrates temple land title deed with traditional procession

    A ceremonial procession in Kalasin province involving over a hundred participants in traditional attire recently celebrated the issuance of a land title deed for a local temple. The event honoured the revered monk Luang Pu Ha Supharo, affectionately known as Dinosaur Monk, whose passing on November 24 last year marked the end of an era. The procession, which spanned 25…

  • LifestyleEmbracing wellness: A guide to fitness opportunities in Thailand

    Embracing wellness: A guide to fitness opportunities in Thailand

    In recent years, Thailand has witnessed a remarkable shift towards health and fitness. This beautiful country, known for its vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes, is now becoming a hotspot for fitness enthusiasts. From traditional practices to modern workouts, the fitness scene in Thailand is as diverse as its people. Let’s delve into the latest fitness trends that are shaping the…

  • World NewsVietnamese village brings incense stick tradition to social media

    Vietnamese village brings incense stick tradition to social media

    In the quaint Incense Village of Quang Phu Cau, nestled in the northern part of Vietnam, a vibrant transformation is underway. Dang Thi Hoa, a seasoned artisan with three decades of incense stick craftsmanship, finds herself not just steeped in tradition but riding the wave of Instagram fervour. Lunar New Year, locally known as Tet, has taken on a whole…

  • Thailand NewsThai woman challenges traditional roles with refusal to iron husband’s clothes

    Thai woman challenges traditional roles with refusal to iron husband’s clothes

    A Thai woman has taken to an online forum to vent about her mother-in-law’s nagging over her refusal to iron her husband’s clothes. The woman, who works away from home and returns only on weekends, argues that her husband should be able to iron his clothes. The woman revealed that she lives with her husband’s family but works and resides…

  • LifestyleBringing a touch of Thai tradition to your home

    Bringing a touch of Thai tradition to your home

    Step into the essence of Thailand as we usher its vibrant tradition into the rooms of your home. This guidebook you’re about to leaf through offers a cosy pathway to nestle Thai heritage within your walls—from laughter billowing beneath raised foundations to the evening serenade of flickering lantern light. We’ll journey together, unwinding the secrets of merging Thailand’s textured past,…

  • Phuket NewsUrak Lawoi sea gypsies celebrate traditional Loy Reua festival in Phuket

    Urak Lawoi sea gypsies celebrate traditional Loy Reua festival in Phuket

    Sweeping waves gently nudged a hand-carved boat off the coast of Koh Siray, east of Phuket Town, marking the culmination of the week-long Loy Reua festival. Celebrated by the Urak Lawoi sea gipsies, the festival is a time-honoured tradition where a boat, brimming with offerings, is set adrift as an offering to the spirit of the sea in hopes of…

  • Pattaya NewsBuddhist Lent aka Ok Phansa Festival celebrations end October 30

    Buddhist Lent aka Ok Phansa Festival celebrations end October 30

    The Ok Phansa Festival, a significant event marking the culmination of the Buddhist Lent, is celebrated with great fervour across Thailand today. This time of festivity and merit-making is observed in different styles and on various dates, depending on the regions and their unique traditions. From October 20 to 30, the Mekong River in the Mueang District will be the…

  • Thailand NewsKnight’s Ring tradition reinstated by Thai Police to honour commendable officers

    Knight’s Ring tradition reinstated by Thai Police to honour commendable officers

    The tradition of awarding the “Knight’s Ring” to commendable officers has been reinstated by the new chief of national police, Police General Torsak Sukvimol. The ceremony, which took place at the Royal Police Cadet Academy in Sam Phran district, Nakhon Pathom, on October 17, saw Police Captain Thanamorn Nunat of Pathumwan station being honoured with the first Knight’s Ring under…

  • FoodTraditional Thai Food you might not know

    Traditional Thai Food you might not know

    Thai cuisine, or Thai food, consists of a variety of colours, textures, and creative concepts with a balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy elements like Pad Thai, aromatic curries infused with lemongrass and kaffir lime, and Tom Yum, an iconic Thai broth with vibrant flavours such as galangal, chilli peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, and prawn or chicken as a main…

  • Thailand NewsIsaan tradition of scattering ashes banned at local river after 7 villages complain of debris

    Isaan tradition of scattering ashes banned at local river after 7 villages complain of debris

    The tradition of scattering a loved one’s ashes into a river in the Isaan province has been banned in a popular area for the ritual after locals reported that a service was arranging boat trips for families to dump not only the cremated remains into the river, but also ritual items and personal possessions of the deceased. Sometimes even mattresses…

  • Thailand NewsRain giving phallus cracks under the elements

    Rain giving phallus cracks under the elements

    The giant phallus that was erected on a road in accordance with an ancient rain making ceremony in Chachoengsao, a province in central Thailand, East of Bangkok is deteriorating due to sun and rain. The phallus is now showing deep, veiny cracks from the base of the structure, snaking up to the glans of the penis. The local villagers had…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesPenis statue works as village sees rain after erection

    Penis statue works as village sees rain after erection

    Laugh and make jokes if you must (we certainly did!) but yesterday’s report on the village that erected a giant penis to bring rain has a, erm, happy ending. We’ll give you one guess on what the weather is like in the Yothaka sub-district of Chachoengsao province this weekend. If you guessed that the penis statue and rain blessing ceremony…

  • Songkran NewsBangkok sets rules for a dry Songkran, large events must submit a plan

    Bangkok sets rules for a dry Songkran, large events must submit a plan

    It’s going to be another dry Songkran in Bangkok. No water gun flights. No buckets of water poured on passersby. City officials say strict measures will be in place to prevent the spread of Covid-19 during the holiday, which was extended and now stretches from April 10 to 15. While water splashing is banned, Songkran’s traditional activities, like religious ceremonies and…

  • Events‘Bread’ krathongs are killing the fish

    ‘Bread’ krathongs are killing the fish

    First it was no polystyrene or steel pins. The push was for natural, sustainable ratings as Thais floated away their woes in the annual celebration. Now there is a new warning that the “natural” kratongs, made from bread and edible ingredients, are causing river pollution. Fish found in the river don’t eat bread and the ingredients have broken down before…

  • Things To DoTop 10 Things NOT to do in Thailand – the basics (2020)

    Top 10 Things NOT to do in Thailand – the basics (2020)

    Thailand is a wonderful place, full of new adventures, exotic cultures and a surprise around every corner. You better believe it. Thailand is unique in the region with very little obvious western influence throughout its history and a proud culture that puts the needs of its people first, ahead of appeasing westerners. Most of this is a mystery to be…

  • EventsMah Songs parade through Phuket Town exciting tourists and locals

    Mah Songs parade through Phuket Town exciting tourists and locals

    PHOTOS: Phuket Hot News Today, the Sapam and Bangku Shrines started their Mah Song parade, also known as ‘Lew Geng’ around the the main city of Phuket, in Phuket Town on the island’s east coast. The parades in the annual vegetarian festival are are feature of the 10 day event and attract thousands of tourists to the island in increasing…

  • Bangkok NewsThe coronation of King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun

    The coronation of King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun

    PHOTO: A younger King Maha Vachiralongkorn with his father, the Late King Bhumibol Adulyadej May 5, 1950. King Bhumibol Adulyadej was coronated in a grand ceremony at the Grand Palace and around the streets of Bangkok. That’s nearly seven decades ago when the last coronation took place in Thailand. The 1950 coronation ceremony began the reign of King Rama IX,…