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9th Sun-Dried Squid Festival Set for August 2026
9th Sun-Dried Squid and Seafood Festival The 9th Sun-Dried Squid and Seafood Festival will be held on 7-9 August 2026 at Maharaj Grounds, Pak Nam Pran, Prachuap Khiri Khan. The festival features the...
Scholars Call Fine Arts Department to Preserve Ancient Drums Found in Chumphon
Ancient bronze drums discovered by villagers in Chumphon's Phato district are being held at a local temple, with scholars urging the Fine Arts Department to retrieve and restore them before they deteriorate further. The drums, found along a
Phuket Officials Map Island's Tourism Future Amid Strong Revenue
Phuket officials and academics met to chart the island's tourism strategy as the province reported B545.37 billion in tourism revenue for 2025, underscoring its vital role in Thailand's economy.
Young Weavers Keep Karen Craft Alive at Doi Tao
Young Karen weavers in Doi Tao District, Chiang Mai, are preserving their community's centuries-old textile tradition through handmade cotton cloth and colorful patterned sashes, with children learning the craft from childhood and creating
Khunsuk Lek Returns to RWS Ring After 11-Month Layoff
Muay Thai champion Khunsuk Lek returns to competition Saturday after 11 months away, facing Iranian-trained fighter Payman Solfagari at RWS.
Phuket Nightlife Operators Expand Island-Wide Association
Phuket nightlife operators have expanded their industry association to cover all three districts, pushing for zoning reforms they argue are needed to support the island's tourism growth.
Yala Official's Glamorous Look Steals Spotlight in Budget Meeting Photo
A viral photo from a Yala municipal budget meeting drew unexpected attention to one official's glamorous appearance, prompting her to humorously acknowledge in the comments that the image had been brightened to hide signs of fatigue from he
Forestry Officials Probe Phuket Resort for Illegal Land Use
Forestry officials inspected Baan Krating Phuket Resort in Rawai over suspected illegal encroachment on protected forest land, though the resort claims legal ownership with a 2010 land title deed.
Southern Charm Music Festival Boosts Surat Thani Tourism
The Public Relations Department (PRD) successfully organized the "Southern Charm Soft Power" music festival, which took place at the Tapi River Walking Street Market in Surat Thani. Spearheaded by the...
Phuket Closes 40 Shops in Big Buddha Forest Probe
PHUKET; More than 40 shops and businesses along the road to Phuket’s Big Buddha are under investigation after officials launched a major operation targeting alleged encroachment on protected forest land.
Power Plant Launches Rayong Zero Food Waste Initiative
BLCP Power Plant launched the Rayong Zero Food Waste 2026 initiative using black soldier fly larvae to convert organic waste into fertilizer and animal feed, advancing the province toward a circular economy.
Phuket Ramps Up Marketing to Russian, Belarusian Visitors
PHUKET: Phuket tourism officials and private-sector operators are stepping up efforts to attract more Russian and Belarusian visitors ahead of the launch of direct flights from Minsk later this year.