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Thailand Targets 35 Creative Cities by 2037
Thailand plans to add 35 cities to Unesco's Creative Cities Network by 2037, targeting two new designations every two years as part of a sustainable tourism strategy.
Thailand and Myanmar Sign Three Bilateral Cooperation Agreements
BANGKOK: Thailand and Myanmar signed three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) yesterday (Aug 6) aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation in labour, transboundary water quality management and space technology.
Government Weighs Tourism Stimulus Package Funding Options
The government is evaluating how to fund its next tourism stimulus package, with officials still deciding whether to use loans or regular budget allocations while ensuring maximum economic efficiency across tourism, retail, and local busine
Thailand Extends Cooking Gas Price Cap at 423 Baht Through October
Thailand has extended its price cap on cooking gas at 423 baht per 15-kilogram cylinder through October 2026, increasing subsidies to shield households from volatile global energy markets amid geopolitical tensions.
Doctor Asks Committee to Probe Health Ministry Event Spending
A doctor urged a parliamentary committee to investigate the Health Ministry's spending on event organizers, claiming hospitals nationwide may have spent over 500 million baht on events while facing budget shortfalls for patient care.
Thailand Women's Volleyball Faces Philippines Today at 4:30 PM
Thailand's women's volleyball team faces the Philippines today at 4:30 p.m. in the second leg of the CV Cup 2026 in Chiang Mai, with the host nation seeking another victory after winning their first meeting 3-2 in sets.
Thailand Promotes Bangkok for WorldPride 2030
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) participated in WorldPride Amsterdam 2026 from August 3 to 6 to promote Thailand as a destination for LGBTQIAN+ travelers and support Bangkok's bid to host Worl...
Thailand and Myanmar Issue Joint Statement on Presidential Visit
Joint Statement by the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand and the President of Republic of the Union of Myanmar on the occasion of Official Visit of the President of the Republic of the Union o...
Royal Barge Suphannahong Launches For King's Ceremony
The Royal Thai Navy has launched the Royal Barge Suphannahong into the Chao Phraya River in preparation for the Royal Barge Procession accompanying His Majesty the King's Royal Kathin Ceremony on Nove...
Thai Tourist Says No Hard Feelings Over Search Case Drama
Thai tourist Wanjai has clarified his role in the missing tourist case, saying he holds no ill will despite online drama, and continues supporting the deceased's family as remains are returned to Thailand for funeral arrangements.
Body of Thai Sailor Returns Home After Hormuz Strait Attack
The body of 26-year-old Thai sailor Phaanuphong Muenthean, who died in a Hormuz Strait attack on a cargo ship, has returned to his hometown in Surin province for funeral rites and a merit-making ceremony.
Rescue Team Carries Out Free Funeral for 250kg Woman
Rescue workers in Samut Songkhram mobilized a dozen personnel and seven vehicles to transport a 250-kilogram woman's body from hospital to temple for her funeral ceremony on August 6. The local temple provided its crematory facilities and s