Tag: Songkran Festival
Transport Co.: More than 500,000 has left Bangkok during the past...
BANGKOK, 11 April 2012 – More than half a million people have left Bangkok for the upcountry during the past long weekend, according...
EGAT to provide sufficient power during Yetagun pipeline maintenance
BANGKOK, 10 April 2012 – The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) has planned to use fuel oil, diesel oil and other power plants...
38 Fire-Prone Areas to Stay Alert During Songkran
BANGKOK, 9 April 2012 - Deputy Bangkok Governor Malinee Sukavejworakit has instructed relevant agencies to keep a close watch on 38 fire-prone areas in...
Songkran revelers urged to avoid using high-pressure water guns
BANGKOK, 9 April 2012 - Revelers have been advised to refrain from using high-pressure water guns when splashing water onto others during the upcoming...
ICT to launch Smart Eyes project during songkran
BANGKOK, 9 April 2012 - Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has launched a CCTV project titled ‘Smart Eyes’, in collaboration with the...
National Police Chief orders heightened security measures over Songkran
BANGKOK, 8 April 2012 - The National Police Chief has instructed heightened security measures across the nation during the Songkran festival. ...
Security beefed up in Hat Yai for Songkran festival
SONGKHLA, April 8--- Around 1,000 security personnel will be deployed to tighten security measures in Songkhla’s Hat Yai during Songkran festival, the Thai...
UTCC: THB1 bil to be in circulation during Songkran festival
BANGKOK, 5 April 2012 – The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) has predicted that over 1 billion baht will come...
Police chief confirms two suspects in Hat Yai hotel bombing arrested
BANGKOK, April 4 -- National Police Chief Pol Gen Prewpan Dhamapong confirmed on Wednesday that police have arrested two suspects in last weekend’s...
THAI Celebrates Songkran Festival with Special Menus
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) is celebrating Songkran Festival 2012 and offering special Thai menus for passengers. Mr. Piyasvasti...
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