Suan Dusit University Lampang Campus has opened an ethnic food festival celebrating the diversity of ethnic communities in 17 northern provinces. 

The authorities of Lampang Province are to encourage the Akha hill tribe people in Ngao District to grow avocadoes. 

Kanchanaburi province is seeking the geographical indication (GI) of rambutan from Thong Pha Phumdistrict, to promote and protect the province’s unique fruit.

Hong Kong travelers can now pass through customs faster at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, using newly-introduced self-service immigration kiosks.

Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has attended a meeting to study an expansion plan for Loei Airport. The expansion would accommodate four narrow-body jets and handle up to 1.7 million travelers per year. 

Authorities in the southern coastal province of Surat Thani have warned tourists and public members visiting Pha Ngan island of the poisonous box jellyfish during this time.

A number of Thai youngsters have received certificates and royally-bestowed honor pins after completing camp-based programs that lasted for over 20 days overseas. 

The Thai Red Cross Society is appealing for blood donations in celebration of World Marrow Donor Day on September 15. 

A traditional swing pushing ceremony of the Akha ethnic group has been held in Mae Fah Luang district of Chiang Rai province with the aim of preserving and cultivating awareness of this ancient tradition. 

The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) confirmed that the smoking prohibition at beaches which will reduce waste from cigarette filters and keep tourists from getting intoxicated.