Provinces cancel Loy Krathong
Prominent Loy Krathong festival celebrations planned in several provinces have been cancelled as the nation mourns the passing of His Majesty the King. Sukhothai governor Piti Kaeo-salapsi said the province’s plan to celebrate the Loy Krathong festival on Nov 10-14 was now off, although locals can float their own krathong as usual. Sukhothai, where the […]
Foreign businessman urges travelers to experience nation’s loyalty towards HM the late King
BANGKOK, 24 October 2016 (NNT) – A foreign business operator has indicated now is an opportune time for travelers to visit Thailand to experience its deep loyalty to His Majesty the late King Bhumipol Adulyadej. COE of Asia-Pacific conglomerate Minor International, William Heinecke, has remarked that this period is an opportune time for visitors to […]
On the nose at Gaysorn
The luxury shopping centre celebrates the wine harvest with 200 labels from 18 leading importers One of the most successful wine-tasting events of 2015, Gaysorn Les Vendanges is back for a second year from October 27 to 29 with a three day festival of more than 200 labels from 18 renowned wine importers from […]
Bank of Thailand announces current banknotes to remain in use indefinitely
The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has announced that the current banknotes, that prominently display a picture of the late HM the King, will continue to be used despite his passing. In response to public concerns that banknotes currently in their possession would soon become obsolete after the King’s passing, BoT Governor Veerathai Santiprabhob urged […]
Khaosan road never quieter as business takes a hit
BANGKOK — While most bars and restaurants around backpacker destination Khaosan Road have reopened one week after His Majesty the Late King died, its usual loud scene has gone quiet as the supply of tourists has dried up. Numbers of Thai and foreign guests have dropped up to 70 percent since one week ago, […]
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