November 6, 2025

Bangkok Implements Eco-Friendly Krathong Disposal During Loi Krathong Festival

Bangkok: The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is actively collecting and disposing of krathongs during the 2025 Loi Krathong Festival to mitigate environmental impacts. According to Thai News Agency, Dr. Lertlak Leela Ruangsaeng, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Bangkok, along with key officials, inspected the efforts to collect krathongs from the Chao Phraya River. The inspection took place at the mouth of

Supermoon Mesmerizes Global Spectators on Loy Krathong Night

Cologne: Last night was the full moon night of the 12th lunar month, coinciding with Loi Krathong Day in Thailand. In various other countries, a supermoon phenomenon, characterized by a large full moon, was visible in numerous regions. According to Thai News Agency, the supermoon over Cologne Cathedral in western Germany captured significant attention from both locals and tourists. Many

Italy Emerges as Europe’s Leading Gambling Market with 6 Trillion Baht Market Cap

Rome: Italy is now the champion of the European gambling market, boasting a market capitalization exceeding 6 trillion baht, marking it as the largest gambling market in Europe. The growth follows a significant annual increase in betting volumes, which have risen by more than 15% since the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Thai News Agency, the Italian gambling market’s annual revenue

Typhoon Kalmaegi Devastates Cebu Province, Death Toll Surpasses 100

Cebu: The Philippines’ Cebu province has been hit hard by severe flooding following Typhoon Kalmaegi’s devastating impact, with the death toll now exceeding 100. According to Thai News Agency, the death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi, which slammed into the central Philippines, exceeded 100 on Sunday as residents began cleaning up and surveying the damage from the worst flooding in years.

Sukhothai Thrilled by Royal Lanterns at Loy Krathong Festival

Sukhothai: Sukhothai residents were delighted to receive the royal fire and royal lanterns bestowed by His Majesty the King, Her Majesty the Queen, and members of the Royal Family at the annual Loy Krathong, Candle Festival, and Fire Festival 2025. Meanwhile, Bangkok is working to collect krathongs, anticipating a decrease in krathongs this year. According to Thai News Agency, last

Royal Thai Army Stresses Caution in Thai-Cambodian Border Situation

Bangkok: The Royal Thai Army has highlighted the importance of exercising caution to avoid affecting bilateral mechanisms in the ongoing Thai-Cambodian border situation. Emphasizing the progress made, the Army reported on the withdrawal of heavy weapons from the conflict area, a move that aligns with the jointly agreed-upon Action Plan. According to Thai News Agency, Major General Winthai Suvari, the

Prime Minister Responds to Viral Wardrobe Malfunction with Light-Hearted Comment

Bangkok: The Prime Minister responded to social media comments after being teased about forgetting to zip up his hoodie. According to Thai News Agency, the Prime Minister, in good spirits, responded on social media, “I’m definitely not going to be roaming around,” after being teased about his cheerfulness and forgetting to zip up his hoodie. Reporters have reported that photos

Central Thailand Floods Worsen as Chao Phraya Boosts Discharge

Bangkok: Several provinces in central Thailand are experiencing severe flooding after the Chao Phraya Dam increased its water discharge to 2,700 cubic meters per second: The move, necessitated by heavy prior rainfall in the Ping, Wang, Yom, and Nan river basins, triggered rapid overflow. The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) is attempting to hold the release rate at 2,700 cms to