The Grand Palace has re-opened to Foreign Tourists
Bangkok’s Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha as re-opened its doors to tourists and visitors from 1st November 2016. However, as Thailand is still in an official mourning period for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, visitors to the Palace should wear appropriate and respectable attire. Entrance and exit For tourists, the Grand […]
Thailand to host the very first “Air Race 1” in the Asia-Pacific region in November
Thailand will host the very first Air Race 1 in the Asia-Pacific region. Multiple races will take place at the U-tapao Royal Thai Navy Airfield in the Eastern Region on 19-20 November 2016. The Sports Authority of Thailand under the Ministry of Tourism and Sports will be the host for the Air Race, which […]
Nightlife begins again on Nov. 14
Though it’s still been possible to go out for dinner or a drink over the past month, most large, festive or musical events were canceled in order to show respect and observe the mourning period for the late king. However, the 30-day mourning period will end, and nightlife activities and festivities will resume, on Monday, […]
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 […]
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