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The Tourism Authority of Thailand is promoting the 2026 Nakhon Phanom Illuminated Boat Procession to global audiences as a unique Mekong tradition. Running from October 16 to 27 around the provincial hall and riverfront, the event culminates on October 26 to mark the end of…
TAT Newsroom ·
Neuroscience research suggests that physical states influence emotions, as a study found ginger reduced disgust responses in volunteers facing disturbing scenarios. Dr Sanjay Gupta highlighted this connection at a CNN panel in Bangkok, noting that moral judgments can soften when…
Nation Thailand - Art & Culture ·
Cheat, a mechanic for DT Motorsport, addressed controversy regarding a piston change on race car number 69. He explained that the engine received from the project had run two races and extensive practice sessions before developing issues during pre-race warm-ups. After…
Komchadluek ·
A male Asian elephant, estimated to be over 10 years old, was found dead in a rice paddy near Wang Sapung district, Loei province. The animal had been feeding on crops when it contacted an electric fence installed by the landowner to deter wildlife. Officials from the Phulung…
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Independent academic Dr. Khunanant Thayutth highlights the success of singer Nene Royal on America's Got Talent as a catalyst for Thailand's soft power strategy. The article introduces 'Home Run Marketing,' a concept where accumulated artistic and cultural value is amplified…
Komchadluek ·
Official pages for Thailand's Ministry of Interior and Department of Urban Development posted responses to former deputy minister Sutthipong Julacharn on October 13-14, 2026. The posts expressed disagreement with his comments regarding corruption in local elections and internal…
Spring News ·
Authorities in Kanchanaburi's Nong Prue and Bo Phloi districts have issued warnings for flash floods following water surging over the spillway at Lam Taphoen Reservoir. Although the reservoir's water level is stabilizing and falling slightly, powerful currents continue to erode…
Nation Thailand - Society ·
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) strengthened its collaboration with CNN by serving as a supporting partner for the inaugural Asia edition of CNN Global Perspectives. Held on 14 October 2026 at The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok, the event coincided with the International Monetary…
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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Tripadvisor have signed a Letter of Intent to collaborate under the 'Transform Together' initiative. This partnership aims to position Thailand as Asia's No.1 High-Value & Meaningful Destination by 2027. The agreement allows both…
TAT Newsroom ·
At a CNN Global Perspectives event in Bangkok, traditional Thai dress known as Chud Thai was celebrated for its status as a living emblem of national identity. The garment, developed under the guidance of the late Queen Sirikit and now championed by Princess Sirivannavari, is…
Nation Thailand - Art & Culture ·
Traditional Thai woven cloth known as pha khao ma from the Khu Bua community in Ratchaburi province has been transformed into souvenir bags for the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group hosted by Thailand. The project, which took nearly a…
Nation Thailand - Art & Culture ·
At CNN Global Perspectives in Bangkok on Wednesday (October 14), Marisa Chearavanont and Kulapat Yantrasast argued that museums must evolve from distant monuments into welcoming community neighbors. They emphasized that culture serves as essential 'brain food' rather than a…
Nation Thailand - Art & Culture ·
Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has instructed his legal team to file a petition with the Committee for Building a Peaceful Society under the 2026 Peaceful Society Act, seeking pardon and rehabilitation. His lawyers argue that current charges stem from the 2009 coup…
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