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Get ready for the return of Made By Legacy, a renowned flea market, from June 28-30. This 16th edition and second instalment of the year promises to be even more spectacular and takes place at a new location PAT Arena in Klong Toey.
It has been eight months since the National Soft Power Strategy Committee was established under the government of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. Meanwhile, the Thai film industry, supported by the Thailand Creative Culture Agency, has not seen any significant changes.
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered the Tourism Authority of Thailand and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to further promote Song Wat, one of Bangkok