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Thai uni hands out Chinese New Year scholarships to 6,000 students

February 03, 2025

Over 18 million baht delivered in ang bao envelopes during annual ceremony held at Chalermkarnchana University

The Year of the Snake is underway with Lunar New Year festivities around the world

January 29, 2025

Firecrackers popped, incense was offered at temples and dancers and drummers paraded Wednesday in Asia and farther afield as millions around the world celebrated the Lunar New Year.

Udon Thani millionaire hands out ‘ang bao’ envelopes to locals

TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2025

The gathering of over 5,000 people were first treated to a breakfast before receiving a red envelope from local tycoon Preechai Chairat

Tourists swarm Yaowarat Road for Chinese New Year

MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2025

Bangkok’s Yaowarat Road has been bustling with an influx of Thai and foreign travellers ahead of Chinese New Year, tourists and merchants told The Nation recently.

Lunar New Year spending expected to reach five-year high

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2025

UTCC forecasts 4.5% increase driven by stimulus measures

Paetongtarn sends Chinese New Year greetings

MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 2025

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra sent Chinese New Year greetings for Thai and Chinese people on Monday, hoping the Thai-Chinese cultural bond would strengthen further.

Bangkok’s Chinatown lights up for Chinese New Year tourism bonanza

MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 2025

Bangkok’s Chinatown has lit up for Chinese New Year under the theme “Ignite Your Senses Embrace Our Two Cultures”, as Thailand braces for an influx of tourists over the next two weeks.

Thai banks load cash for expected Chinese New Year rush

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2025

The BOT has prepared various denominations totalling THB100 billion

Abduction of Chinese actor hurting tourism from China

TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2025

The abduction of Chinese actor Xingxing is taking a toll on Thailand as some Chinese travellers are opting to suspend or postpone their trips for the eight-day Lunar New Year holiday over safety concerns.

Spring Festival travel: ASEAN tops list for Chinese tourists

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Southeast Asia has become one of the most popular destinations for Chinese travellers during the Lunar New Year holiday, further proving that the country’s outbound tourism is recovering strongly.

‘Grandpa Nemo’ calls it a day at Suphan Buri aquarium after 20 years

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2024

The beloved mascot, "Grandpa Nemo", bid a fond farewell to fans at Bueng Chawak Aquarium in Suphan Buri province after 20 years of dedicated service.

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