Tag: Traditions
‘Black Pete’ Tradition in Netherlands Expected to Disappear, Dutch Prime Minister Says
Netherlands’ Prime Minister Mark Rutte has announced a change in his attitude towards a certain pre-Christmas celebration tradition which has been criticised as racist caricature. [Read More…]
Many provinces hold cultural events to preserve Loy Krathong tradition
THAILAND (NNT) – Many provinces are now finalizing their Loy Krathong events. In Chiang Mai, one activity “Tam Phang Patitn Song Fa Hagsa Muang” has [Read More…]
Songkran celebrated in traditional manner this year
BANGKOK, 15 April 2016 (NNT) – Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha expressed his satisfaction with the traditional celebrations of the Songkran festival. Government Spokesperson Maj [Read More…]
General Prayut asks Thais to preserve beauty of Songkran tradition
BANGKOK, 11 April 2015 (NNT) – The Thai Premier has called on all Thais, especially teenagers, to celebrate the Thai New Year in the most [Read More…]
Yingluck Shinawatra sends holiday greetings for happiness, preserving Thai traditions for Songkran
BANGKOK, April 13 – Prime Minister of Thailand Yingluck Shinawatra has imparted holiday blessings and wishes for happiness, urged the public to help in preserving [Read More…]
Cambodian Ambassador to Thailand claims the Preah Vihear belongs to Cambodia
BANGKOK, 8 February 2011 (NNT)-Her Excellency Ms You Ay, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Cambodia to Thailand has called on both sides to settle their [Read More…]
