Phu Rua Christmas Festival until 31 January 2017
The local authority of Phu Rua district in Loei province in cooperation the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Loei Office is organising the 5th Phu Rua Christmas Festival to encourage tourists to visit Thailand’s largest Christmas tree plantations which are at their most magnificent during the cool season. The festival will run until 31 January […]
Northern Paradise: Wander beyond the sea of mist in picturesque Pai
Patches of fog float atop the mountain range away from rice fields and the village of Ban Santichon in Pai, Mae Hong Son. Illuminated houses can be seen from afar before a thick cloud blankets the village. On the hilltop known as Yun Lai, a Chinese name which means “cloud coming”, hundreds of visitors await […]
Police to field hundreds of thousands of officers in tight security effort for New Year holiday
MORE THAN 100,000 policemen will provide security during the New Year Festival from December 31 to January 3, authorities said yesterday. However, national police chief Pol General Chakthip Chaijinda said intelligence agencies were not aware of any groups planning attacks during the period. The officers will join Army personnel and administrative officials to staff checkpoints, […]
Cabinet approves New Year traditional celebrations
BANGKOK, 21 December 2016 (NNT) – The Cabinet has approved a proposal to organize a traditional-Buddhist New Year celebration nationwide while Prime Minister Gen Prayuth Chan-o-cha urged every sector to help lower road fatalities this year. Prime Minister Gen Prayuth expressed his concerns about road safety and encouraged relevant agencies to do their best to […]
Central Bangkok lights up for the festive season
Bangkok’s central shopping districts along Sukhumvit Road and around Ratchahprasong intersection have been lit up with festive lights and decorations to help visitors and locals celebrate Christmas and the New Year in a joyous way. The legacy of King Rama IX is also being honoured with images and the use of his Royal colours in […]
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