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Loy Krathong Celebration Postponed: Tourism Authority of Thailand

(28 October) Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced the postponement of Loy Krathong Festival, as the nation is still in mourning for the death of His Holiness Somdej Phra Nyanasamvara, the Supreme Patriarch of Thailand.

Activist Monk Advises PCAD Leaders To 'Stay Quiet'

BANGKOK — The militant monk who co-led the six-month protest campaign against the former government has called on fellow activists to "stay quiet" and allow the military junta to do its work.
Daniel Panjwaneey. Photo: Pablo Lauf / Courtesy

From Pakistan With Beats Comes ‘Alien Panda Jury’ to Safe Room

Many would assume Pakistan lacked a music scene because of its strict religious and conservative views, but like hip-hop group Public Enemy said, “Don’t...
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Starbucks Thailand Raises Beverage Prices Due to Production Costs

BANGKOK - Starbucks (Thailand) announced on Thursday that it is raising the prices of its drinks by 5 baht starting January 4, 2024. This...

Chiang Mai University to Probe Violent Hazing Rituals

CHIANG MAI — A prominent state university in Chiang Mai province has pledged to take disciplinary action against senior students who forced first years to engage in abusive hazing rituals.

Swiss Woman Passes Off Thai Photog’s Work, Wins Awards

BANGKOK — Two international photo organizations stripped a Swiss photographer of awards after it came to light she passed off a Thai photographer’s images as her own.

World Animal Protection Thailand Launches “Rowing for Farm Animals”

World Animal Protection Thailand Launches "Rowing for Farm Animals" Campaign Against Antimicrobial Resistant Superbugs Linked to Factory Farms, Featuring Maria Poonlertlarp and Asst. Prof....

HM King's Gallbladder Removed, Palace Says

BANGKOK — Surgeons removed the King of Thailand's gallbladder last night, two days after the 86-year-old monarch was rushed to the hospital with a high fever, the palace said in a statement this morning.

Hotel Sues Singer Over Alleged Ghost Sightings

BANGKOK — The owner of a hotel in northeastern Thailand filed a libel complaint today against a celebrity singer for claiming the hotel is haunted.

Chinese New Year is Among New Gov’t Holidays for 2021

BANGKOK — Thai-Chinese civil servants will no longer need to ask for a day off to meet relatives for the Lunar New Year in the Year of the Ox – the government is set to designate it as an official holiday for the first time.

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