Samui Ferry Operator Sparks Debate with Ban on EVs
A ferry operator on Samui has announced a temporary ban on electric vehicles (EVs) on board ferries, citing the risk of fire due to batteries overheating. Another ferry company allows EVs under strict conditions.
Young Dance Stars Unite for Charitable “Aladdin 2024” Performance in Chiang Mai
Award-winning young ballet dancers from Thailand and abroad are coming together for a charitable performance of "Aladdin 2024" at Chiang Mai University Convention Center on December 15.
A Stolen Lanna Buddha Statue Returned from Europe to Phayao
A Lanna-style Buddha statue that was stolen decades ago, and returned it to Phayao Province on Friday.
Tom Yum Kung: Thailand’s Iconic Soup Achieves UNESCO Heritage Status
BANGKOK — In a historic moment for Thai cuisine, Tom Yum Kung, Thailand's internationally renowned spicy and sour shrimp soup, has been officially inscribed...
Australia Gifts Two Drug Detection Dogs to Thai Customs
In a significant boost to Thailand's anti-drug efforts, the Australian Border Force (ABF) has donated two specialized Labrador Retriever detector dogs to the Thai Customs Department
FEED MUSIC 2024: A Garden Concert Festival Returns with Green Initiative
FEED, Matichon's lifestyle and contemporary culture media platform, is set to host its second annual garden concert festival 'FEED MUSIC 2024' at Museum Siam on December 7-8, 2024.
Relic of the Buddha Loaned by China Gets a Warm Welcome in Thailand
More than 2,000 people took part Wednesday in a procession to escort a relic of the Buddha lent by China to a shrine in the Thai capital Bangkok to honor the birthday of King Maha Vajiralongkorn
2024 in Pop Culture: World Sought out Fantasy, Escapism — and Cute Little Animals
2024 in pop culture: In a bruising year, we sought out fantasy, escapism — and cute little animals
Monk Gets Makeshift Eyebrows to Pass Face Scan at Khon Kaen Store
A convenience store owner in Khon Kaen found an unusual solution when a Buddhist monk's welfare card payment failed due to facial recognition issues
Lopburi Hero Gets Stuck on Prang After Retrieving Tourist’s iPhone from Monkey
A French tourist expressed heartfelt gratitude to a local "Monkey City Hero" who volunteered to climb an ancient prang in central Lopburi to retrieve her iPhone from a mischievous monkey.
