Bt104 million approved to promote Maha Songkran World Water Festival

Bt104 million approved to promote Maha Songkran World Water Festival

13 Sept 08:28 Key points summarised by AI

The Cabinet approved Bt104 million to fund the "Maha Songkran World Water Festival" in April, aiming to promote Thailand's diverse "soft power" in food, arts, and tourism.
Scheduled from April 11-15 in Bangkok and 16 provinces, the festival leverages Songkran's recent UNESCO recognition, projecting over 200,000 tourists and Bt3.1 billion in revenue to enhance Thailand's global festival reputation.

Thaksin petitions peace committee for amnesty

Thaksin petitions peace committee for amnesty

Today 17:46 Key points summarised by AI

Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has formally petitioned the Committee for Promotion for Peaceful Society, seeking amnesty and the expungement of all previous political charges and convictions.
Thaksin, through his lawyer, expressed his wish to permanently withdraw from politics and live a peaceful life, with the Prime Minister's Office confirming the petition will be reviewed for eligibility by a subcommittee.

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