Songkran
Songkran festival updates, including government policies, public safety measures, and event restrictions.
- Thailand News
Thai government announces five-day weekend for Songkran holiday
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin declared Friday, April 12 a special government…
- Songkran News
Thailand gears up for World Songkran Festival
Preparations are underway for the World Songkran Festival, with a…
- Thailand News
Thai govt announces largest ever Songkran festival
The Thai government recently sent waves of panic through Thai…
- Thailand News
Hong Kong Kowloon City to host Songkran festivities and more to boost tourism
Hong Kong’s District Councils are on a mission to rejuvenate…
- Thailand News
Thailand’s plan to extend Songkran raises eyebrows and 5.1 billion baht in soft power bid
Thailand‘s iconic Songkran Festival might be turning into a month-long…
- Thailand News
Shinawatra greenlights 5.1 billion baht for soft power industries and Songkran
The Soft Power National Development Committee, headed by Paetongtarn Shinawatra,…
- Crime News
Songkran murder fugitive captured after 18-year hunt
In the province of Songkhla, police finally ended a decades-long…
- Events
Interesting festivals to experience in Thailand
Thailand’s calendar is full of exhilarating festivals. From floating lanterns…
- Crime News
Cops finally catch Songkran stabbing suspect in Phuket after 6 years
Cops finally caught a suspect in a Songkran stabbing attack…
- Covid-19 News
Rise in Covid-19 inpatients and deaths expected to increase during Thailand’s rainy season
The number of Covid-19 inpatients in Thailand increased to 1,811…
- Thailand News
Covid-19 inpatients and deaths surge by 150% in Thailand after Songkran celebrations
In the aftermath of the Songkran celebrations, which concluded on…
- Covid-19 News
Festival turns fatal: Covid surges post-Songkran
A sharp increase in Covid inpatients and related fatalities was…
- Crime News
Ladyboy assaults and robs Taiwanese tourist in Bangkok (video)
A Taiwanese tourist thought he lost his wallet during Songkran…
- Songkran News
Thailand’s alcoholic beverage sales jump by 30% during Songkran
Thailand certainly seems to have enjoyed itself after celebrating Songkran…
- Songkran News
The party rages on in Pattaya after Songkran comes to a halt
Thailand’s notorious nightlife wonderland of Pattaya is still in party…
- Pattaya News
Songkran garbage plagues roads around Chon Buri beach
Garbage left from the Songkran holiday is plaguing the roads…
- Crime News
Police detain 2 men over RCA Songkran shooting in Bangkok
UPDATE Two men have been arrested for allegedly committing the…
- Songkran News
Stunning photos of the Songkran Festival, where people from all Around the World Gather to Celebrate
After years of unfulfilled celebration, the Songkran Festival has finally…
- Thailand News
Songkran traffic accidents spike in Thailand’s first six days, with 2,008 reported incidents
During the first six days of Thailand‘s Songkran festival, there…
- Thailand News
Adapting DDC’s vaccination strategy to address increasing Covid-19 cases
Amidst concerns over a sudden surge in Covid-19 infections, the…
- Crime News
Quackdown: Rubber duck escorted to police station in Thailand
An inflatable rubber duck waddled down to the police station…
- Songkran News
Thai official says 91% of serious injuries during Songkran due to not wearing seat belts
The Songkran festival, which is celebrated annually in Thailand, is…
- Thailand News
Tourist allegedly pickpocketed at Pattaya Songkran splashing event
A tourist was allegedly pickpocketed at a Songkran water splashing…
- Thailand News
Death toll during Songkran increases to 158
Forty-four individuals tragically lost their lives, and a further 368…
- Thailand News
Prime minister’s unexpected trip to Khao San Road
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha made a surprising appearance at Khao…
- Thailand News
Songkran celebrations turn sour: Over 100 lives lost, 1,000 injured in road accidents
According to the Director General of the Department of Disaster…
- Thailand News
EC justifies Songkran trips to monitor early voting
The Election Commission (EC) in Thailand has come under scrutiny…
- Thailand News
Limited access to Khao San Road due to overcrowding
Police temporarily blocked access to the renowned backpacker haven of…
- World News
From Songkran splashes to handcuffs: Two Hong Kong men arrested for shooting humourless cops with water (video)
Millions of people all over Thailand today are celebrating Songkran…
- World News
Thailand – Cambodia border checkpoint overwhelmed ahead of Songkran
The Poipet International Border Checkpoint between Thailand and Cambodia is…
- Tourism News
TAT expects Phuket to generate at least 4.5 billion baht during Songkran
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects Phuket to generate…
- Songkran News
Top Songkran dining spots in Bangkok – April 2023
For those who want to celebrate Songkran in a calmer…
