Asia Thailand The country celebrates Visakha Bucha Day, the most significant day in the Buddhist calendar, commemorating three defining events in the life of the Lord Buddha
Asia Thailand The Loy Krathong festival - the festival of lights, or lanterns - being held in the northern province of Sukhothai from 18 to 27 November, is expected to attract 750.000 tourists and generate up to 800 million baht in revenue (almost 21€ million)
Asia Thailand A ban on alcohol consumption has been implemented in seven major national parks in northern Thailand in order to reduce littering and maintain a peaceful environment for visitors
Asia Thailand A warning about the risks associated with 'safe sex' practices among Thai teenagers was issued, after new data showed an increase in HIV-positive youths
Asia Thailand Thailand's ambitious plan to distribute digital currency to its citizens, with a total value of around $15 billion, has been delayed; each citizen over the age of 16 should receive around $280 with the aim of revitalising the national economy