Full-moon party on, but not in full swing
SURAT THANI – The full-moon party on Koh Phangan is back on, but party-goers should not expect the same wild times revellers used to enjoy. With the country in mourning for King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the resort island’s signature party needed some adjustments, Wannee Thaipanich, chairwoman of the Tourism Association of Koh Phangan, said on Thursday. […]
Thailand still expects 32.4 million tourist arrivals this year
Thailand still expects to reach its forecast of 32.4 million visitors this year, the tourism and sports minister said on Friday, a target that was revised lower in early October. The military government declared a year-long period of mourning to mark the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej who died on Oct. 13 at the age […]
Fireworks banned in Bangkok’s public parks during Loy Krathong
Loy Krathong this year will be celebrated without entertainment and fireworks as Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is toning down the festivities out of respect for the late HM King Bhumibol. Loy Krathong, the festival held to pay respect to the Goddess of Water, takes place on on Nov. 14 this year. As the key part of […]
Loy Krathong festival is not cancelled this year
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to inform tourists, international and local, that the Loi Krathong events for 2016 will be going ahead nationwide as planned. However, some of the more high-spirited elements of the Festival may be scaled back in some locations, as a mark of respect during the official mourning period […]
Prayuth signals Thailand TV and nightlife may return to normal after Nov. 14
Thailand’s party scene may kick back into gear in a fortnight after a shutdown to mourn the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the junta suggested yesterday. The death of 88-year-old Bhumibol Adulyadej on Oct. 13 thrust a country renowned for its colorful nightlife into profound mourning. Thais have donned black, soap operas have been pulled […]
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