Songkran
Songkran festival updates, including government policies, public safety measures, and event restrictions.
- Events
Are people worried about events in Thailand after the Korean stampede?
Tourism officials and industry operators are nervously assessing what effect…
- South Thailand News
Southern Thailand province gets a wave of income from Full Moon Party, Songkran
Thailand’s southern province of Surat Thani saw a wave of…
- Covid-19 News
Thailand’s Covid hotline inundated with calls over Songkran holiday period
The National Health Security Office says the Covid-19 1330 hotline…
- Pattaya News
Koh Kham locals celebrate post-Songkran tradition — ‘Carrying Girls into the Sea’
Koh Kham, located near Koh Sichang in Chon Buri province,…
- Covid-19 News
Health ministry stockpiles medication in anticipation of Covid-19 surge
Thailand’s health ministry has stocked up on Covid-19 treatment, in…
- Road deaths
Drink drivers put on probation, 278 dead during ‘seven deadly days’ in Thailand
During the “seven deadly days” of the Songkran Holiday, between…
- South Thailand News
Bomb disposal officers need blood donations after explosion in southern Thailand
A double bomb attack in Pattani province in southern Thailand…
- Phuket News
5 senior Phuket police officers face discipline following video posted by lawyer
In the aftermath of a 3 minute video showing people…
- Thailand video news
Changes to the Thailand Pass | GMT
A few minor changes to the current Thailand Pass and…
- Covid-19 News
Health ministry advises work from home policy for 7 days after Songkran holiday
Thailand’s health ministry is advising businesses to have employees work…
- Thailand News
Thailand’s Covid trend is ‘down’ as we wait for the fallout from Songkran travel
The trend for Thailand’s daily new Covid infections is definitely…
- Songkran News
Thailand’s Songkran road deaths decrease by 20% since last year
Thailand’s Deputy Interior Minister says road deaths during Songkran have…
- Road deaths
41 dead, 332 injured on Day 4 of Songkran ‘7 Deadly Days’
Thailand recorded 324 accidents on Thursday, resulting in 332 injuries…
- Thailand News
UPDATE: Bangkok authorities try to limit the water games on Khao San Road
We warned you, but we can’t stop you. That’s the…
- Songkran News
Police use water cannons to stop illegal water fight/protest at Democracy Monument
We knew this would happen. Police using water cannons to…
- Songkran News
40 dead, 323 injured on Day 3 of Songkran’s ‘7 Deadly Days’
Thailand saw 331 road accidents, resulting in 40 deaths and…
- Covid-19 News
Thailand’s daily Covid death toll breaches 100 for fifth straight day
As people in Thailand celebrate Songkran, the nation’s daily death…
- Phuket News
Phuket tourists better stop splashing water, or else – PM Prayut
Some splash-happy tourists, and probably a few locals, in Phuket…
- Songkran News
Have a virtual water fight on Facebook or Instagram this Songkran
Everyone is disappointed that water splashing is banned for yet…
- Songkran News
Songkran: Where to celebrate the Thai New Year in Thailand 2022
Despite the lack of official water fights this year, there…
- Thailand News
Thai monk celebrating Songkran passes out drunk, says he didn’t do anything wrong
A Buddhist monk was found passed out on the floor…
- Road deaths
301 injured and 47 deaths on Day 2 of Songkran – Seven Deadly Days
On Tuesday, the second day of the “Seven Deadly Days”…
- Songkran News
More than 180 trains added during Thailand’s Songkran holiday
The Thai State Railway has added over 180 trains during…
- Northern Thailand News
Two Thai women escape sinking car after GPS leads them into a canal
Another GPS horror story occurred this morning when 2 women…
- Songkran News
Deputy PM’s illegal Songkran banners removed by highway officers on ‘Road to Isaan’
Thailand highway officers in the central province of Saraburi have…
- Songkran News
26 killed in 200 plus vehicle accidents on Day 1 of Songkran’s ‘7 Deadly Days’
On Monday — the first day of the “Seven Deadly…
- Songkran News
Drink driving claims 70% of traffic violations at start of Songkran’s ‘7 Dangerous Days’
The Department of Probation is releasing its statistics for the…
- Songkran News
5 Thailand expressways waive tolls for motorists during Songkran holiday
Five expressways in Thailand will waive their tolls during the…
- Thailand video news
Thailand airport pandemonium goes viral | Good Morning Thailand
A top Thai YouTuber shared the confusion he witnessed at…
- Phuket News
Phuket police set up 11 checkpoints to prevent road accidents during Songkran
The Songkran holidays, or the Thai New Year, is a…
