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Thailand is setting the bar high for golf destinations worldwide. Whether you’re an international visitor or a local enthusiast, Thailand’s golf scene is one that shouldn’t be missed.

Thai Elephant Pants have become a popular fashion item, symbolizing Thailand’s cultural identity through their vibrant designs and comfort. Beyond fashion, they also support social causes, like the “Stop Elepains” campaign, promoting ethical elephant tourism and raising awareness of animal welfare.

The Thai Vegetarian Festival, also known as the Nine Emperor Gods Festival (In the Thai language we call it “Te-sa-gan Gin Je”) occurs every year during the ninth lunar month of the Chinese calendar. This year, Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2023 happens from 2nd – 11th October 2024.

The Marine Department of Thailand is planning three major cruise terminal development projects in Koh Samui, Phuket, and Pattaya to boost marine tourism. These projects, with a combined investment of over 19 billion baht, will upgrade facilities to accommodate large cruise ships and improve infrastructure. The Koh Samui project is expected to generate significant economic returns, while the Phuket and Pattaya projects aim to expand their ports to become key cruise hubs in Asia. Construction is set to begin between 2025 and 2029, with completion targeted by the early 2030s.

Thailand is expecting a surge of South Korean tourists during the Chuseok holiday in September. The country aims to reach 2 million Korean visitors this year, despite competition from Japan and Vietnam. Thai tourism operators are confident in maintaining their appeal to South Korean travelers.

Thai embassies lack sufficient information to help foreigners apply for the new Destination Thailand Visa (DTV). While the visa offers many benefits, inconsistent guidelines and additional requirements by embassies have caused confusion. Some embassies require additional documents beyond TAT's guidelines, such as proof of property ownership or a higher bank balance.

A Spanish chef, Daniel Jeronimo Sancho Bronchalo, was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder and dismemberment of his Colombian lover on Koh Pha Ngan. His sentence was reduced from the death penalty due to his confession. Bronchalo is ordered to pay a significant amount to the victim's relatives.

Airports of Thailand (AOT) has unveiled a revised 10-year master plan for Suvarnabhumi Airport, with a 159 billion baht investment to position Thailand as a regional aviation hub by 2035. The plan includes expanding terminal capacity, adding new runways, and accommodating up to 150 million passengers annually, with bidding for the East Expansion Terminal set to begin in December.

Thailand will host an adult video (AV) expo, featuring at least 15 Japanese porn stars, under the Asia Amazing Cultural Festival (AACF) and Asia Entertainment Expo (AEE) 2024. The event aims to promote the entertainment industry in Asia, showcasing various online and offline entertainment products and services.

Porsche Design, a German lifestyle brand renowned for its design esthetic, announced a partnership with Ananda Development, a major Thai property developer, to debut the Porsche Design Tower Bangkok on Tuesday, marking the brand's first foray into Asia's ultra-luxury residential market.