17th Ganesha Utsav by Vishwa Hindu Parishad Thailand : Celebrating Tradition, Unity and Prosperity for All
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) Thailand is delighted to announce the 17th Annual Ganesha Utsav, a grand celebration of Lord Ganesha’s birthday. Ganesha is the God of Wisdom and Prosperity. This year’s festivities will be held from Saturday, 14th September 2024 to Sunday, 15th September 2024 at the Nimibutr Stadium, adjacent to MBK…
A CULTURAL ROLLERCOASTER AHEAD, IN CITY FROM ART, TO CINEMA, TO KHON DRAMA
Lekha Shankar It looks like a cultural rollercoaster is ahead for Bangkok, as the year slowly comes to an end. Apart from the International Festival of Dance and Music, in September and October, (https://www.bangkokfestivals.com) , the mega Bangkok Art Biennale (BAB) has just announced its dates – from 24 October,…
Bankok’s International Festival of Dance & Music, 7 Sept-20 Oct
Bangkok’s biggest and best-known international cultural festival opens in the city, this weekend By Lekha Shankar Bangkok’s biggest cultural extravaganza, the yearly International Festival of Dance & Music, opens this weekend, and for the next two months, the city will see a grand range of musical and dance shows from around the…
‘13th Celebration of Thai Silk Road to The World 2024’, a grand success
Lekha Shankar The ‘13Th Celebration of Thai Silk Road to The World 2024’, held at the Royal Thai Navy Convention Hall, was a grand success. This year, it boasted of 93 participating countries, to celebrate the 93rd birthday of the Thai Queen Mother, whose Support Foundation has been responsible for internationalizing Thai…
Bangkok to Extend 20-Baht Flat Fare on All Train Routes
Caretaker Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit has revealed plans to extend the 20-baht flat fare policy to all commuter train routes by September 2025. Originally introduced on the Red Line suburban train and the MRT Purple Line in October 2023, the policy has resulted in a 26% rise in passenger numbers…
Thailand’s Festivals and Events: September 2024 Highlights
Be sure to catch the Amazing Muay Thai Experience 2024 in Nakhon Ratchasima and Lop Buri, the ‘Um Phra Dam Nam Festival’ in Phetchabun, and a variety of music and art events, including the OUTPUT FESTIVAL Southern Bliss Fest30 August – 1 September 2024Khanom Seaside MarketNakhon Si ThammaratHighlights: Southern Thai Art…