Buriram Times

A Hotter Summer Officially Begins On Sunday

Thailand will enter this year’s dry season on Sunday (5TH March) and it will be hotter than last year, with average high temperatures forecast at 35.5oC and 40-43oC in Tak, Sukhothai, Lampang and Mae Hong Son provinces. Temperatures in Bangkok and surrounding areas are forecast to peak at 39oC, according to the Meteorological Department. The department…

Thailand Prepares For A Month Of Festivals And Events

Hok Peng festival in Nan province, photo by TAT. Thailand is preparing for a busy month of festivals and events in March, with the return of many annual celebrations that were put on pause during the pandemic. March is a particularly important month in Thailand as it includes the important Buddhist festival of Makha Bucha Day. This holiday…

Alcohol Ban In Thailand On Monday

People in Thailand will observe the Buddhist religious day Makha Bucha on Monday (March 6), which also brings a 24 hour ban on the sale of alcohol. One of the most important days in the Buddhist calendar, the sale of alcohol is prohibited at all venues, including restaurants, bars, pubs, hotels, convenience stores and supermarkets….

3 New Airlines Of Thailand To Be Launched Next Year

Photo by VOO QQQ on Unsplash Thailand is set to welcome three new airlines, P80 AIR, Really Cool Air, and Landarch Airline, this year. The ultra-low-cost airline from Malaysia, MYAirline, is also preparing a new route to the Land of Smiles. DailyNews reported today that the three new airlines have applied for operational licenses with the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) and…