Moonlight meets candlelight: Monday marks Loy Krathong and biggest supermoon in 68 years
Monday is Loy Krathong, the day that nightlife resumes after the 30-day mourning period. It’s also the night of the biggest full moon in 68 years, also known as a supermoon. On Nov. 14, the full moon will look especially massive because it will be making its nearest orbit to Earth in nearly seven […]
No New Year’s party on Khaosan Road, say business operators
Despite being Bangkok’s most famous place to party, there won’t be a New Year’s celebration on Khaosan Road this year. Sanga Ruengwattakul, Adviser to the Khaosan Road Business Association, said that the business operators have voted not to hold the Loy Krathong and New Year’s Eve parties this year in order to show respect for […]
Restrictions on sky lanterns during Yi Peng Festival
CHIANG MAI – Restrictions have been imposed on the release of all kinds of lanterns during this year’s Yi Peng Festival to be held on Nov 13-15 in this northern province. Provincial governor Pawin Chamniprasart announced the restrictions, which he said were in the interests of public and aviation safety. He said this year’s Yi […]
Aviation to boost tourism
The Tourism and Sports Ministry will highlight Thailand’s potential as an aviation hub in Asean in a bid to draw more visitors and revenue as global tourism continues to grow. Tourism and Sports Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul said the global tourism growth rate of 4-5% a year, based on a United Nations World Tourism Organisation report, […]
Free entrance to National Museum Bangkok to honour King
The National Museum Bangkok is offering free admission to all tourists until the end of January as part of its plans to commemorate King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The museum near Sanam Luang said on its Facebook page that all visitors can visit free of charge until Jan 31 next year to “commemorate the benevolence of Our […]
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