Elephants eat fruits during an elephant buffet marking the Thai National Elephant Day at Nong Nooch Tropical Garden in Pattaya, Thailand, March 13, 2025. Thai National Elephant Day is celebrated ...

"The ban disproportionately impacts Thailand's premium tourism and hospitality sectors ... to sell alcoholic beverages on five major Buddhist holidays: Makha Bucha Day, Visakha Bucha Day, Asarnha ...

(250313) -- PATTAYA, March 13, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A woman poses for photos with an elephant at Nong Nooch Tropical Garden in Pattaya, Thailand, March 13, 2025. Thai National Elephant Day is celebrated ...

“We have surveillance cameras at the exit from Bucha, the roundabout towards Hostomel and Irpin. On the second day of the full-scale war, the Russians fired at any moving car, and many people ...

Schools in Thailand have traditionally associated short hair with tidiness - but students have been fighting for change After years of wrangling with authorities, students in Thailand can now let ...

The decision aims to support tourism and hospitality businesses while maintaining religious and cultural respect. The policy is expected to be officially enforced before the upcoming Visakha Bucha ...

Thailand currently bans alcohol sales from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., as well as during Buddhist holidays such as Makha Bucha Day, Visakha Bucha Day, Asarnha Bucha Day and Buddhist Lent Day.

BANGKOK — In a decision balancing religious traditions with tourism needs, Thailand will continue ... measures to be implemented before Visakha Bucha Day on May 11.

Thailand’s Alcoholic Beverage Board has upheld the ban on alcohol sales during five major Buddhist holy days, with limited exceptions.