Thai Culture

Over 90% of Thailand’s population is Buddhist (Theravada Buddhism) and even the King of Thailand is required to be a Buddhist. Though Thai Buddhism follows all the rules and rituals, it is more of...

National — In Thailand, August 12th is a day of double celebration, intertwining the significance of motherhood and royal admiration. On this day, Thai Mother's Day coincides with the 91st birthday of the Queen Mother,...

Thailand - Every Mid Summer in Thailand, usually July or August, is the start of Buddhist Lent, or Vassa. The exact date is the first day of the waning moon of the eighth lunar month. To...

National — This Friday, July 28th, marks the 71st royal birthday of King Vajiralongkorn, who is Thailand's current monarch. Additionally, King Vajiralongkorn's birthday is a national holiday in Thailand, celebrated with major religious and royal ceremonies...

  The history of Koh Larn in Pattaya dates back to the Ayutthaya period in Thailand when the island was used by fishermen and sailors as a stopover point on their journeys between Siam...

  Old Market Naklua is a historic market located in the northern part of Pattaya, Thailand. The market has been in operation for over a century and is one of the oldest markets in...

Pattaya — Representatives from the Nong Nooch Gardens gave four giant Buddhist statues to the Thep Prathan temple in Soi Dao, Chanthaburi. The statues were called Phra Somdet Patum Lakkchai Yai Dai Dee. These statues symbolize...

Pattaya — The 12th Annual Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Colorful Festival has kicked off under the concept of "EEC Colorful" from March 30th to April 2nd, 2023 on ฺBeach Road. The event is a gathering of...

Pattaya — The Pattaya Cultural Council, in collaboration with the Culture Office of Chonburi province and Pattaya City, is preparing to launch a new initiative to showcase and preserve Thai heritage. The project, entitled "Transmit, Promote,...

Every year nearly a million people flock to Thailand's Khao Khitchakut National Park in Chanthaburi on a spiritual journey. What is quite impressive about the number of visitors to the park, is that...