Tag: Thai New Year
48 killed and 411 injured in road accidents on Songkran Day
Forty-eight people were killed and 411 others were injured in road accidents on Saturday, bringing the total dead and injured for three days of Songkran [Read More…]
13 Teen Motorcyclists Arrested for Causing Annoyance at Songkran Event on Khao San Road

At 11:00 PM, on April 12th, 2024, Chana Songkhram police officers performed a traffic control inspection at the Songkran event on Khao San road, Phra [Read More…]
Songkran travel kills 63, injures 550 in 2 days
The number of road accident fatalities during the first two days of Songkran travel rose to 63 with 550 injuries, according to the government’s Road [Read More…]
Thai PM Srettha Celebrates Songkran in Hua Hin
PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN (NNT) – Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin joined the throngs of Bangkok residents traveling for the Songkran festival, choosing to spend the holiday [Read More…]
Heavy Songkran traffic in Korat
Traffic was congested on main roads in Nakhon Ratchasima, the gateway to the Northeast, and nearby areas as Songkran revellers streamed out of Bangkok on [Read More…]
Thai Government Urges Safe and Respectful Songkran Celebrations
On April 11th, 2024, Mr. Karom Phonphonklang, the Thai Deputy Government Spokesperson, called for the cooperation of all citizens to play water during the Songkran [Read More…]
Chiang Mai Begins Songkran Celebrations with Highest Sand Pagoda

CHIANG MAI, April 11 (TNA) – Chiang Mai residents on Thursday gathered to participate in merit-making activities by making the sand pagoda, towering up to [Read More…]
Elephants Join Songkran Water Splashing in Ayutthaya
AYUTTHAYA, April 10 (TNA) – The Songkran Festival in the ancient city of Ayutthaya has commenced with elephants adorned with colorful paints splashing water joyously. [Read More…]