{"posts":[{"id":21604,"title":"Pride Month Festivals 2026 in Thailand","slug":"pride-month-festivals-2026-in-thailand","description":null,"action":"detail","value":"<p>Thailand is ready to celebrate Pride Month 2026 across the country.<\/p>\r\n<p>-----<\/p>\r\n<p>Bangkok<\/p>\r\n<p>Bangkok Pride 2026 (Awards)<br>28 May 2026<br>NEX HALL, Siam Paragon<br>Bangkok<\/p>\r\n<p>Bangkok Pride Parade 2026: Patch the World with Peace People Pride<br>31 May 2026<br>Silom Road to Thephasadin Stadium<br>Bangkok<\/p>\r\n<p>Bangkok Pride 2026 (Forum)<br>28 May \u2013 1 June 2026<br>Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC), NEXTOPIA, SCBX, and Siam Centre<br>Bangkok<\/p>\r\n<p>CentralwOrld WE ARE MANY: PROUD TO BE PRIDE<br>30 May \u2013 30 June 2026<br>CentralwOrld<br>Bangkok<\/p>\r\n<p>ONE BANGKOK ONE PRIDE ONE RUN 2026<br>7 June 2026<br>One Bangkok<br>Bangkok<\/p>\r\n<p>We All Pride Thailand 2026 @ Bangkapi<br>20 June 2026<br>National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) to the Mall Lifestore Bangkapi<br>Bangkok<\/p>\r\n<p><img src=\"..\/..\/..\/uploads\/posts\/photo_1779782564_0.jpeg\" width=\"400\"><img src=\"..\/..\/..\/uploads\/posts\/photo_1779782564_1.jpeg\" width=\"400\"><\/p>\r\n<p>-----<\/p>\r\n<p>Northern Region<\/p>\r\n<p>Chiang Mai Pride Festival 2026<br>22 May 2026<br>MAYA Lifestyle Shopping Centre<br>Chiang Mai<\/p>\r\n<p>24 May 2026<br>From Buddhist Centre Chiang Mai to Tha Phae Gate<br>Chiang Mai<\/p>\r\n<p>Phayao Pride Festival 2026<br>26 \u2013 27 June 2026<br>Phayao Lake, Mueang Phayao District<br>Phayao<\/p>\r\n<p><img src=\"..\/..\/..\/uploads\/posts\/photo_1779782564_2.jpeg\" width=\"400\"><\/p>\r\n<p>-----<\/p>\r\n<p>Northeastern Region<\/p>\r\n<p>Loei Pride Month 2026<br>6 June 2026<br>Kut Pong Public Park, Mueang District<br>Loei<\/p>\r\n<p>Pride of ISAN @ The Mall Korat<br>6 \u2013 7 June 2569<br>The Mall Korat<br>Nakhon Ratchasima<\/p>\r\n<p><img src=\"..\/..\/..\/uploads\/posts\/photo_1779782564_3.jpeg\" width=\"400\"><\/p>\r\n<p>-----<\/p>\r\n<p>Eastern Region<\/p>\r\n<p>Pattaya International Pride Festival 2026<br>26 \u2013 28 June 2026<br>Pattaya Beach Road, Pattaya<br>Chon Buri<\/p>\r\n<p>Circuit Festival Asia 2026<br>19 \u2013 21 June 2026<br>The Zign Hotel Pattaya<br>Chon Buri<\/p>\r\n<p><img src=\"..\/..\/..\/uploads\/posts\/photo_1779782564_4.jpeg\" width=\"400\"><\/p>\r\n<p>-----<\/p>\r\n<p>Southern Region<\/p>\r\n<p>Phuket Pride Festival 2026<br>29 \u2013 31 May 2026<br>The field next to the Patong Beach Police Box, Kathu District<br>Phuket<\/p>\r\n<p>4 June 2026<br>Simon Cabaret Phuket, Kathu District<br>Phuket<\/p>\r\n<p>5 June 2026<br>Jungceylon Shopping Mall, Kathu District<br>Phuket<\/p>\r\n<p>7 June 2026<br>Patong Beach, Kathu District<br>Phuket<\/p>\r\n<p>Trang Pride 2026<br>13 June 2026<br>Robinson Trang, Mueang Trang District<br>Trang<\/p>\r\n<p>Krabi Pride 2026<br>20 June 2026<br>Krabi<\/p>\r\n<p>Hat Yai Pride Festival 2026<br>27 \u2013 28 June 2026<br>Diana Cineplex, Hat Yai<br>Songkhla<\/p>\r\n<p><img src=\"..\/..\/..\/uploads\/posts\/photo_1779782564_5.jpeg\" width=\"400\"><img src=\"..\/..\/..\/uploads\/posts\/photo_1779782564_6.jpeg\" width=\"400\"><\/p>\r\n<p>Source: TAT News<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tatnews.org\/2026\/05\/pride-month-festivals-2026-in-thailand\/\">https:\/\/www.tatnews.org\/2026\/05\/pride-month-festivals-2026-in-thailand\/<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p><script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.flmngr.com\/widgets.js?apiKey=FLMNFLMN\" data-ts=\"1779782572659\"><\/script>","photo":"the_post_1779782563.webp","map":null,"location":null,"province":null,"contact_name":null,"contact_address":null,"contact_phone_number":null,"contact_email":null,"start_date":null,"end_date":null,"start_time":null,"end_time":null,"visitors":94,"admin_id":33,"author_id":null,"language_id":1,"master_id":21604,"type":"issue","is_comment":1,"pin_weight":0,"status":"Publish","created_at":"2026-05-26T08:02:44.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-05-26T08:02:44.000000Z"},{"id":21603,"title":"Thailand's Isan Region Portrayed in French TV Documentary","slug":"thailands-isan-region-portrayed-in-french-tv-documentary","description":null,"action":"detail","value":"<p>French television channel TV5Monde produced and released a documentary about Thailand's northeastern region, or Isan, under the title \"Destination Francophonie: Thailand.\"<\/p>\r\n<p>The documentary features various aspects of Isan identity, including local lifestyles, traditions, tourist attractions, cuisine, handicrafts, and even dinosaur discoveries found in the region.<\/p>\r\n<p>The program also explores the lives of French expatriates in Isan, reflecting their perspectives on the region, as well as cultural cooperation between Thailand and France. These cooperative efforts include French-language education, the establishment of Terres d\u2019Isan et de France (Isan and France Association) and the Thai-French Cultural Center, and an exhibition of Isan silk at the Taulignan Silk Museum.<\/p>\r\n<p>Serving as a gateway to the Isan region, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, together with Terres d\u2019Isan et de France and related agencies, organized an event related to the documentary. The event aimed to further promote the program, which highlights the region\u2019s identity, culture, tourism, and local information, while also strengthening cooperation between Thailand and France.<\/p>\r\n<p>For the full documentary, viewers can visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=RfoBKr1RtJ4&amp;t=13s\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=RfoBKr1RtJ4&amp;t=13s<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p><script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.flmngr.com\/widgets.js?apiKey=FLMNFLMN\" data-ts=\"1779782278062\"><\/script>","photo":"the_post_1779782277.webp","map":null,"location":null,"province":null,"contact_name":null,"contact_address":null,"contact_phone_number":null,"contact_email":null,"start_date":null,"end_date":null,"start_time":null,"end_time":null,"visitors":50,"admin_id":33,"author_id":null,"language_id":1,"master_id":21603,"type":"issue","is_comment":1,"pin_weight":0,"status":"Publish","created_at":"2026-05-26T07:57:57.537000Z","updated_at":"2026-05-26T07:57:57.537000Z"},{"id":21601,"title":"Then & Now: From 1991 to 2026, Thailand Welcomes the IMF\u2013World Bank Group Annual Meetings Once Again","slug":"then--now-from-1991-to-2026-thailand-welcomes-the-imfworld-bank-group-annual-meetings-once-again","description":null,"action":"detail","value":"<p>Back in 1991, Thailand hosted the 46th IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings, one of the world\u2019s most significant global gatherings, marking an important milestone that reflected its role on the international stage at the time. This post invites everyone to revisit and cherish memories from that historic occasion.<br><br>The memorable moments will return once again in 2026, as Thailand is honored to host the 2026 IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings for the second time. Thailand will become one of only three countries in the world \u2013 following T\u00fcrkiye and Japan \u2013 to have hosted these prestigious events twice, reflecting the international community\u2019s confidence in the country\u2019s capabilities and presenting another important opportunity for Thailand to showcase its readiness on the global stage.<br><br>&nbsp; Join us in the countdown to welcoming this world-class event!<br>Follow for more updates on FB: AM2026 Thailand<br>And visit &nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.am2026thailand.go.th\">www.am2026thailand.go.th<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><img src=\"\/uploads\/posts\/photo_1779782076_0.png\" width=\"600\"><\/p><script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.flmngr.com\/widgets.js?apiKey=FLMNFLMN\" data-ts=\"1779782076557\"><\/script>","photo":"the_post_1779782076.webp","map":null,"location":null,"province":null,"contact_name":null,"contact_address":null,"contact_phone_number":null,"contact_email":null,"start_date":null,"end_date":null,"start_time":null,"end_time":null,"visitors":71,"admin_id":33,"author_id":null,"language_id":1,"master_id":21601,"type":"issue","is_comment":1,"pin_weight":0,"status":"Publish","created_at":"2026-05-26T07:54:36.933000Z","updated_at":"2026-05-26T07:54:36.933000Z"},{"id":21600,"title":"Thailand steps up national drive to improve tourism safety and quality standards","slug":"thailand-steps-up-national-drive-to-improve-tourism-safety-and-quality-standards","description":null,"action":"detail","value":"<p>The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is aligning Trusted Thailand with the country\u2019s national drive to improve tourism safety, raise service standards, and strengthen traveller confidence, as government agencies intensify coordinated action against unlawful tourism operators.<\/p>\r\n<p>The direction follows a national security policy workshop chaired by Prime Minister and Minister of Interior H.E. Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul at Government House on 21 May 2026. The meeting set a clearer framework for cross-agency cooperation, with safety, transparency, and quality placed at the centre of Thailand\u2019s tourism and economic development.<\/p>\r\n<p>Under this approach, the Ministry of Interior, the Royal Thai Police, the Ministry of Justice, and national security agencies are working with local administrative bodies, provincial governors, and regional police commanders to improve prevention, intelligence sharing, and operational response. Technology and data systems are being used to support risk monitoring and safety management in tourism cities, high-risk areas, and key economic districts.<\/p>\r\n<p>For the tourism sector, enforcement is being directed at practices that undermine visitors\u2019 confidence and fair competition. The Ministry of Tourism and Sports, the Tourist Police Bureau, the Department of Business Development, and security agencies are conducting inspections and taking legal action against unlawful operators in major destinations nationwide, particularly nominee businesses, illegal tour operators, and unlicensed guides.<\/p>\r\n<p>Alongside enforcement, TAT is strengthening preventive confidence through Trusted Thailand, a recognised benchmark for safety and service quality across four categories of tourism establishments: hotels, accommodation, and homestays; restaurants and dining venues; shopping centres and retail complexes; and recreational facilities and tourist attractions.<\/p>\r\n<p>Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, TAT Governor, said, \u201cThailand\u2019s long-term competitiveness depends on the confidence that travellers, operators, and international partners place in the destination. Through Trusted Thailand, TAT is helping translate this national direction into practical standards across the visitor journey, while supporting a tourism environment built on safety, fairness, credibility, and sustainable value.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>Together, these measures are shaping a Tourism Safety Ecosystem that connects traveller protection, lawful business practice, quality standards, and proactive destination communication. The framework supports Thailand\u2019s shift from volume-led growth towards high-value and sustainable tourism, where safety and service quality are integral to the visitor experience.<\/p>\r\n<p>TAT will continue to work with government agencies and tourism partners to expand recognised standards, strengthen confidence-building efforts, and communicate Thailand\u2019s readiness to international markets. This direction reinforces Thailand\u2019s position as a trusted destination for travellers and investors, with safety, quality, and sustainability guiding the long-term development of the tourism industry.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tatnews.org\/2026\/05\/thailand-steps-up-national-drive-to-improve-tourism-safety-and-quality-standards\/\">https:\/\/www.tatnews.org\/2026\/05\/thailand-steps-up-national-drive-to-improve-tourism-safety-and-quality-standards\/<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p><script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.flmngr.com\/widgets.js?apiKey=FLMNFLMN\" data-ts=\"1779698605807\"><\/script>","photo":"the_post_1779698628.webp","map":null,"location":null,"province":null,"contact_name":null,"contact_address":null,"contact_phone_number":null,"contact_email":null,"start_date":null,"end_date":null,"start_time":null,"end_time":null,"visitors":112,"admin_id":33,"author_id":null,"language_id":1,"master_id":21600,"type":"issue","is_comment":1,"pin_weight":0,"status":"Publish","created_at":"2026-05-25T08:43:49.090000Z","updated_at":"2026-05-25T08:43:49.090000Z"},{"id":21599,"title":"Thai-British Team Discovers Thailand's Largest Dinosaur Species \"Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis\"","slug":"thai-british-team-discovers-thailands-largest-dinosaur-species-nagatitan-chaiyaphumensis","description":null,"action":"detail","value":"<p>Thai and British paleontologists have announced the discovery of a new long-necked dinosaur species, Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis, now recognized as the largest titanosauriform ever discovered in Thailand and Southeast Asia.<\/p>\r\n<p>The fossil was unearthed in Ban Phanang Suea, Chaiyaphum Province, through a collaborative study involving Thailand\u2019s Department of Mineral Resources, Mahasarakham University, and University College London. The findings were formally published in the scientific journal Scientific Reports on 14 May 2026.<\/p>\r\n<p>The name \u201cNagatitan\u201d combines the Thai word \u201cNaga,\u201d a mythical serpent in Thai culture, with \u201cTitan,\u201d derived from the Greek word for giant. The dinosaur is estimated to be approximately 27 meters in length and weighed around 26 tons, making it the largest terrestrial animal ever known to have inhabited what is now Thailand. It is the 14th new dinosaur species identified in Thailand to be entirely new to science.<\/p>\r\n<p>The discovery began in 2016 when a local villager found unusual fossil-like rocks near a public pond during the dry season and informed authorities. Excavations later revealed fossil remains buried in rock layers dating back 115\u2013100 million years to the Early Cretaceous period. Researchers recovered key bones, including vertebrae, ribs, and leg bones more than two meters long, confirming that the fossils belonged to a previously unknown giant sauropod dinosaur.<\/p>\r\n<p>The discovery marks a major milestone for Thai paleontology, reinforcing Thailand\u2019s growing prominence in global fossil research. Beyond its scientific significance, the finding underscores the value of collaboration between local communities, government institutions, and international researchers, while helping stimulate broader public interest in geology, paleontology, and Thailand\u2019s prehistoric heritage.<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo?fbid=1520607630102042&amp;set=a.304938938335590\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo?fbid=1520607630102042&amp;set=a.304938938335590<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p><script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.flmngr.com\/widgets.js?apiKey=FLMNFLMN\" data-ts=\"1779697684934\"><\/script>","photo":"the_post_1779697707.webp","map":null,"location":null,"province":null,"contact_name":null,"contact_address":null,"contact_phone_number":null,"contact_email":null,"start_date":null,"end_date":null,"start_time":null,"end_time":null,"visitors":77,"admin_id":33,"author_id":null,"language_id":1,"master_id":21599,"type":"issue","is_comment":1,"pin_weight":0,"status":"Publish","created_at":"2026-05-25T08:28:28.203000Z","updated_at":"2026-05-25T08:28:28.203000Z"}]}