Tag: Songkran
Cabinet approves Mae Wong dam construction
BANGKOK, 11 April 2012 – The Cabinet has approved a budget of THB 13 bil for the long-suspended Mae Wong dam project in...
Bangkok Council launches road safety campaign during Songkran
BANGKOK, 11 April 2012 – The Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC) has launched a road safety campaign during Songkran in Chom Thong District. ...
Labor Ministry offers free vehicle checkups during Songkran
BANGKOK, 11 April 2012 – The Labor Ministry is offering free vehicle checkups for motorists who plan to travel during the Songkran period. ...
Hue festival honours “ao dai” in fashion show
Hanoi, April 10 (VNA) - The elegant beauty of “ao dai”, Vietnam’s traditional long dress, will be honoured with a special performance taking place...
Border security stepped up to prevent drug smuggling during Songkran
BANGKOK, 11 April 2012 – The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) is set to impose stricter measures to prevent drug smuggling...
Bangkok Poll: Khao San Road most popular Songkran destination among foreigners
BANGKOK, 11 April 2012 – A recent survey has revealed that the majority of foreign visitors to Thailand will be participating in the...
Sinkhole found on Phaya Thai Road
BANGKOK, 11 April 2012 – Another sinkhole was found in Bangkok, the third incident to happen in a month. This time it is...
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...
SRT assures safe train trips to the southernmost provinces
BANGKOK, 11 April 2012 -State Railway of Thailand Deputy Governor Viroj Triampongpan is confident that it is safe to ride the train to...
The 2012 “Songkran Splendours Festival” Offers Visitors to Thailand a Great...
Bangkok, Thailand – April 10, 2012 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) invites visitors from all over the world to enjoy the “Songkran...
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