Tag: Songkran
Samut Prakan to stringently punish drunk drivers and speeders
SAMUT PRAKAN – Samut Prakan officials have resolved to strictly punish drunk drivers and speeders threatening other motorists during Songkran. ...
NCPO steps up road safety measures
BANGKOK – The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has asked the public for cooperation in following suggestions from security agents to bolster...
More than 370,000 holidaymakers leaving Bangkok for a week
BANGKOK - More than 370,000 holidaymakers have begun to make their trips upcountry since last Friday to celebrate the Songkran festival with their families...
Suvarnabhumi revamps control to handle growing number of flights
BANGKOK – Suvarnabhumi International Airport has prepared to accommodate an expected throng of travelers during this Songkran holiday. Aeronautical Radio...
Pattaya expects to earn 200 million baht from Songkran
Songkran is expected to generate more than 200 million baht for Pattaya, giving the city one last hurrah before the onset of low season....
Tourist Police reiterate they will be out in force this weekend...
Tourist Police Division officers remind us they will be out in force this weekend thru Tuesday, April 19, to keep tourists safe and their...
Thais urged to wear indigenous costumes during Songkran festival
CHIANG MAI — Chiang Mai province has launched a cultural promotion campaign during Songkran festival by inviting local villagers to wear indigenous costumes and...
City and Marine Department prepare for Songkran sea rescues
The annual Songkran festival, which heralds the traditional beginning of the Thai New Year, begins next week throughout the country. The 5-day holiday begins...
Matcha Charity Shop gets ready for Songkran
The Chonburi Red Cross will again open its Matcha Charity Shop, offering cash and donated merchandise to the poor during Songkran. Gov. Khomsan Ekachai...
Chonburi holds Phuttha Sihing Songkran fair April 11-19
Chonburi will hold the 84th annual Phuttha Sihing and Songkran festival to welcome in the Thai New Year April 11-19 at Phra Phuttha Sihing...
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Foreign workers in Pattaya face serious consequences without proper documentation
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya, one of Thailand's most popular tourist destinations, has long attracted foreign workers across various sectors, from hospitality and entertainment to...
Thailand launches global E-Visa system to simplify travel and enhance security
BANGKOK, Thailand – H.E. Mr. Maris Sangiampongsa, Minister of Foreign Affairs, presided over the launch of Kick-off THAI E-VISA: Apply, Anywhere, Anytime at Vithes...
Thailand tops December tourism rankings
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand has emerged as the top destination for international tourists this December, according to data from SiteMinder, a global hotel revenue...
Secret Buddha Relic continues to draw large crowds in Bangkok; New Year celebration planned
BANGKOK, Thailand – Large crowds continue to visit Sanam Luang in Bangkok to pay homage to the Sacred Buddha Relic, temporarily enshrined at the...
Bangkok to Pattaya Motorway toll-free for New Year travel Dec 26 – Jan 5
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Cabinet has approved toll waivers on major motorways and expressways during the New Year holiday to ease congestion and facilitate...