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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

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.

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

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

Phra Phi Misses Oscar Nomination Due To Submission Error

Bangkok: The director of “Phi Dai Sai Kha (A Useful Ghost),” Nonzee Uey, expressed disappointment after the film, which was selected as Thailand’s representative for the 98th Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category, failed to secure an Oscar nomination. The film was not included in the announcement by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences due

Buriram Commerce Office Fines 1,000 Shops for VAT Violations in Half-Half Plus Program

Buriram: The Buriram Provincial Commerce Office has fined 1,000 baht to stores participating in the Half-Half Plus program, adding 7% VAT to the product price tag. Following a public outcry demanding an investigation into a cosmetics store in Buriram Province that allegedly charged a 7% VAT on top of the listed price, the store owner admitted to raising prices by

Uey Nontharee Revives the Legend of Tee Yai with 2025 Adaptation

Bangkok: Uey Nontharee dusts off Tee Yai and reinterprets the 2025 version with Apo-Most-Kao conveying the story. Ready to serve legendary stories to come back to life once again with the latest release of the movie “Tee Yai Rerk Dao Jor” directed by the legendary director Uey – Nonzee Nimibutr, reinforced by a cast of skilled actors such as Apo

China Extends Suspension of 24% US Retaliatory Tariffs for Another Year

Beijing: China announced on Thursday it will suspend a further 24 percent retaliatory tariff on the United States for one year, following similar measures from the United States, but will maintain a 10 percent tariff on all U.S. imports. According to Thai News Agency, China’s Customs Tariff Commission released a statement indicating that the suspension of the additional 24 percent