Songkran

  • Tourism NewsTAT expects Phuket to generate at least 4.5 billion baht during Songkran

    TAT expects Phuket to generate at least 4.5 billion baht during Songkran

    The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects Phuket to generate at least 4.5 billion baht during the Songkran Festival, with over 200,000 tourists expected to visit the island province. The director of TAT’s Phuket Office, Lertchai Wangtrakundee, stated that 84% of hotel rooms have already been booked from April 13 to April 16. Additionally, 258 international flights with 48,302 passengers…

  • Songkran NewsTop Songkran dining spots in Bangkok – April 2023

    Top Songkran dining spots in Bangkok – April 2023

    For those who want to celebrate Songkran in a calmer way, away from the noisy crowds and water fights, we have the perfect solution for you. Enjoy a quiet, indoor place where you can taste delicious food and be happy with your loved ones. As the Thai New Year begins, there is no better way to honor this special time…

  • Crime NewsRTP warns public to be vigilant ahead of Songkran after 312 million baht stolen in online scams

    RTP warns public to be vigilant ahead of Songkran after 312 million baht stolen in online scams

    The Royal Thai Police (RTP) cautioned the public to be extra vigilant ahead of the Songkran Festival after scammers last week fraudulently stole over 310 million baht in online extortion. The RTP reported over 5,300 fraud cases were reported by victims last week, with most complaints related to online shopping and bank transfer scams. Yesterday, Pol. Lt. Gen. Sompong Chingduang,…

  • Thailand video newsBangkok Voted No.3 Top Destination for Backpackers 2023 | GMT

    Bangkok Voted No.3 Top Destination for Backpackers 2023 | GMT

    https://youtu.be/peBhpclMqS8 Thailand news is abuzz with exciting updates for locals and tourists alike. Bangkok has been voted as the third top destination for backpackers in 2023, and the city is gearing up for the annual Songkran festival celebrations. While a Thai man won 5000 baht for his best outfit at the office’s Songkran party, a senior Buddhist monk has criticized…

  • Songkran NewsBangkok backpacker haven Khao San Road to close from noon to 8pm for Songkran

    Bangkok backpacker haven Khao San Road to close from noon to 8pm for Songkran

    Khao San Business Association today announced that the Bangkok backpacker haven will be closed for business between noon and 8pm every day so revellers can enjoy the Songkran celebrations. Businesses, bars and restaurants will reopen as usual straight after the 8pm cut off. Khao San Business Association President Sanga Ruangwattanakul revealed that the closure of Khao San Road, for the…

  • Thai LifeThai man’s Emerald Buddha Songkran office party outfit is ‘inappropriate,’ monk says

    Thai man’s Emerald Buddha Songkran office party outfit is ‘inappropriate,’ monk says

    A Thai man won 5000 baht for ‘best outfit’ at his office’s Songkran party in Udon Thani province yesterday, but a senior Buddhist monk says that dressing like the Emerald Buddha is “inappropriate.” The Emerald Buddha is a statue of the historical Buddha in a meditative pose, made out of the semi-precious stone jasper and considered the “sacred palladium of…

  • Thailand NewsThailand prepares for 14000+ flights this Songkran

    Thailand prepares for 14000+ flights this Songkran

    Thailand will facilitate 14,180 domestic and international flights over the Songkran holidays, from today until April 17, according to the Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (Aerothai). This represents a 66% increase in flights compared with the same period last year. On average, there will be 2,026 flights per day, Aerothai President Nopposit Chakrapitak revealed yesterday. The president said Thailand’s aviation industry…

  • Songkran NewsUnleash the fun: Exciting activities to make your Songkran week unforgettable!

    Unleash the fun: Exciting activities to make your Songkran week unforgettable!

    Happy Songkran everyone! As the temperature rises and the sun shines brightly in the Land of Smiles, Thailand eagerly anticipates its most cherished and vibrant festival – Songkran. Marking the beginning of the traditional Thai New Year, Songkran is a time for renewal, reflection, and unbridled merriment. Celebrated annually from April 13th to 15th, this exuberant festival showcases the rich…

  • Tourism NewsThailand’s Surat Thani province expects over 90,000 tourists during Songkran

    Thailand’s Surat Thani province expects over 90,000 tourists during Songkran

    Get ready for a blast of Songkran tourism coming up in Thailand! Thailand’s Surat Thani province is expecting to welcome more than 90,000 tourists during the upcoming Songkran festival period. According to the Surat Thani Governor, Vichawut Jintoe, over 67,000 foreign tourists and 23,000 Thai tourists are expected to visit the southern province from April 13 to 16. Surat Thani…

  • GuidesSongkran: The joyful water festival of Thailand

    Songkran: The joyful water festival of Thailand

    As the hot sun beats down on the streets of Thailand, locals and tourists alike gear up for one of the most exciting festivals of the year – Songkran. This annual celebration marks the traditional Thai New Year, and it’s a time for cleansing, renewal, and lots of water fun! Water as a celebration of renewal Songkran is a three-day…

  • Bangkok NewsGovernor Chadchart aims for no more than 6 deaths in Bangkok this Songkran

    Governor Chadchart aims for no more than 6 deaths in Bangkok this Songkran

    Governor of Bangkok Chadchart Sittipunt said that he hopes no more than six people will die during Songkran festivities in the capital of Thailand from April 13-15. Yesterday, Governor Chadchart chaired a meeting with Bangkok Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee to discuss measures to prevent alcohol-fuelled accidents, injuries, and deaths in Bangkok this Thai New Year. The committee will implement measures…

  • Songkran NewsSongkran celebrations to be held at Bangkok City Hall

    Songkran celebrations to be held at Bangkok City Hall

    After a three-year hiatus caused by the pandemic, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration announced plans for major Songkran festival celebrations in the Thai capital. The event will feature a water-splashing celebration in front of City Hall in the Phra Nakhon district, which has been designated as the main venue for the festivities. In addition, all 50 district offices across Bangkok will…

  • Expats‘Water Festival 2023’ promotes traditional Thai culture

    ‘Water Festival 2023’ promotes traditional Thai culture

    The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced plans to promote traditional Thai culture with a series of events for Songkran under the “Water Festival 2023” banner in four regions between April 13 and 16. The event is a collaborative effort between TAT, Thai Beverage Public Co Ltd (ThaiBev), and several other partners, including the Culture Ministry, the Royal Thai Navy,…

  • Thailand video newsSongkran 2023 is going to be marvelous | GMT

    Songkran 2023 is going to be marvelous | GMT

    https://youtube.com/live/B90ShNxd7CA April is one of the most celebrated months of the year in Thailand, with the traditional Thai New Year of Songkran being one of the most culturally important celebrations in the kingdom. This April, Thailand is also making headlines for its stunning scuba diving destination in Trang, Koh Chang Karp, which local tour boats have hailed as the most…

  • Songkran NewsGet soaked in fun, frolics and Thailand’s Songkran Festival

    Get soaked in fun, frolics and Thailand’s Songkran Festival

    Filled full of festivals, fun and frolics, April is one of the most celebrated months of the year in Thailand with the traditional Thai New Year of Songkran one of the most culturally important celebrations in the kingdom. The Songkran festival is known worldwide and is celebrated to honour family values, pay respect to seniors, and participate in traditional ceremonies…

  • Things To DoGet set for a world-class techno music festival at “Drumcode x Blue Tree Songkran”

    Get set for a world-class techno music festival at “Drumcode x Blue Tree Songkran”

    Press Release This Songkran, awaken your spirit with Drumcode x Blue Tree Songkran, featuring the ‘DRUMCODE’ stage and renowned DJs such as Kolsch, Joris Voorn, Teenage Mutants, Victor Ruiz, Juliet Fox, Bart Skils, Alex Stein, Tom Pooks, Nakadia plus many local DJs. Awaken the fun and party over 2 Days on 2 Stages with 2 Atmospheres on 14th-15th April 2023. …

  • Thailand NewsThai AirAsia boosts flights from Chiang Mai to 6 international destinations

    Thai AirAsia boosts flights from Chiang Mai to 6 international destinations

    Low-cost carrier Thai AirAsia will soon boost flights daily from Chiang Mai Airport in northern Thailand to six international destinations including Hanoi and Da Nang in Vietnam, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taipei and Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. Flights will run to these Asian tourist hotspots every day starting Sunday, March 26, 2023. The budget airline is celebrating the boost in flights…

  • Thailand video newsPhuket gets green light for Songkran water splashing | GMT

    Phuket gets green light for Songkran water splashing | GMT

    This week’s episode of the talkshow is sure to be an exciting one! We’ll be discussing some of the most interesting news stories from around Thailand. First, we’ll be talking about the ancient Buddhist stupa that has emerged from the Mekong river in Thailand. This is an incredible archaeological find that has been the source of much excitement in the…

  • Hot NewsPhuket gets green light for Songkran water splashing

    Phuket gets green light for Songkran water splashing

    Phuket has been given the green light for water splashing festivities during the upcoming Thai New Year of Songkran. The president of the Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation, Rewat Areerob, confirmed the good news after a three-year break of no water splashing. The official celebrations will be held in Phuket Town on Dibuk Road, in front of the Limelight Avenue shopping…

  • Thailand video newsTuk tuk driver punches foreign tourist in the face in Bangkok | Thailand News Today

    Tuk tuk driver punches foreign tourist in the face in Bangkok | Thailand News Today

    Thailand is beginning to return to normalcy as the pandemic restrictions are being lifted and people are regaining their sense of adventure. This is evident in the 576% increase in visa applications made in Thailand in 2021 when compared to the same time period in 2020, according to VFS Global. The company also reported that more and more people are…

  • Things To Do7 must-see festivals in Thailand you don’t want to miss

    7 must-see festivals in Thailand you don’t want to miss

    Songkran, Loi Krathong, Yi Peng, Loy Krathong Yipeng, Chak Phra and Rocket Festivals are some of the most popular traditional festivals celebrated in Thailand. Each festival has its own unique history and meaning and is celebrated with much enthusiasm and joy by both locals and tourists. From the water fights of Songkran to the magical sight of sky lanterns during…

  • EventsAre people worried about events in Thailand after the Korean stampede?

    Are people worried about events in Thailand after the Korean stampede?

    Tourism officials and industry operators are nervously assessing what effect the Halloween stampede in South Korea may have on travellers’ confidence in upcoming events in Thailand. Operators in the tourism industry have asked police and other authorities to be ready for crowd-related incidents. But the vice-president of the Tourism Council of Thailand, Suthiphong Phuenphiphop, says that he does not think…

  • South Thailand NewsSouthern Thailand province gets a wave of income from Full Moon Party, Songkran

    Southern Thailand province gets a wave of income from Full Moon Party, Songkran

    Thailand’s southern province of Surat Thani saw a wave of tourism income generated during the Songkran holiday. Many tourists came to the province for the famous Full Moon Party on Kho Pha Ngan, among other tourist attractions. Tourism officials said the province gathered up a total of 895.7 million baht from 83,000 visitors between April 13-17. The income is up…

  • Covid-19 NewsThailand’s Covid hotline inundated with calls over Songkran holiday period

    Thailand’s Covid hotline inundated with calls over Songkran holiday period

    The National Health Security Office says the Covid-19 1330 hotline received around 10,000 calls a day over the Songkran holiday period. According to NHSO secretary-general, Dr Jadet Thammathat-aree, many of the calls were requests for medication for Covid patients who were isolating at home. Other callers wanted to find out about treatment available under the universal healthcare scheme. The Bangkok…

  • Thailand NewsOfficers insist total traffic accidents, deaths during ‘Seven Dangerous Days’ is “not so bad”

    Officers insist total traffic accidents, deaths during ‘Seven Dangerous Days’ is “not so bad”

    Thailand’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, or DDPM, has announced that the total traffic accidents and injuries during last week’s “Seven Dangerous Days” had actually reduced, compared to the average for the past three years, even though the number of deaths this year had increased. According to a summary of the data, from April 11 to 17, there were…

  • Covid-19 NewsHealth ministry stockpiles medication in anticipation of Covid-19 surge

    Health ministry stockpiles medication in anticipation of Covid-19 surge

    Thailand’s health ministry has stocked up on Covid-19 treatment, in anticipation of a surge in infections following the Songkran holiday. Health minister Anutin Charnvirakul says hospitals are also standing by to treat at-risk patients, while those who are asymptomatic or only have mild symptoms can be treated at home. The Bangkok Post reports that around 110 million favipiravir pills have…

  • Road deathsDrink drivers put on probation, 278 dead during ‘seven deadly days’ in Thailand

    Drink drivers put on probation, 278 dead during ‘seven deadly days’ in Thailand

    During the “seven deadly days” of the Songkran Holiday, between April 11 to 17, there were nearly 8,000 drivers who were arrested for drink driving or driving recklessly. The courts have already sentenced them to probation, according to director-general Witthawal Sunthornkachit of the Department of Probation. Drink driving has increased by over 1,000 cases this year compared to over 6,000…

  • South Thailand NewsBomb disposal officers need blood donations after explosion in southern Thailand

    Bomb disposal officers need blood donations after explosion in southern Thailand

    A double bomb attack in Pattani province in southern Thailand on Friday killed a fisherman and injured 3 explosive ordnance disposal officers, leaving 2 of them severely injured and in desperate need of blood donations. By the way, Songklanagarind Hospital invites the public to urgently donate blood of any type at the hospital (details below). Lt. Col. Thanongsak Jesa, an…

  • Thailand video newsThailand News Update | Five senior police in Patong side-lined over ‘bribes’ allegations

    Thailand News Update | Five senior police in Patong side-lined over ‘bribes’ allegations

    New info has now been posted on the Thailand Pass website. The slight changes, which starts today, will now allow applicants to arrive on a different day to the date originally approved in their Thailand Pass application and their QR code… as long as it’s no more than 7 days either side of the original date. If you are travelling…

  • Thailand video newsChanges to the Thailand Pass | GMT

    Changes to the Thailand Pass | GMT

    A few minor changes to the current Thailand Pass and last week tourism officials announced that they plan to present a proposal to cancel Thailand’s Test & Go entry scheme at the next meeting of the CCSA. Songkran, full moon party, Maya bay and Caviar. All these stories and more coming up on todays Good Morning Thailand.