Tag: Songkran
148 lives lost on first 4 days of Songkran
BANGKOK, 15 April 2011 (NNT) – The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has reported 2,141 road accidents with 148 fatalities during...
Songkran ‘Water festival’ has begun
Thai and foreign tourists have been out with their buckets and pistols, or even a water hose to spray people passing along the...
Splash! It’s that time of year again – Songkran is here
With the national Songkran festivities all but finished, expect an influx of tourists, both Thai and international, to “invade” Pattaya this weekend as we...
Pattaya celebrates Seniors’ Day early
Pattaya celebrated National Seniors Day eight days early so its elderly residents could take part in the holiday commemoration and get to enjoy Songkran...
Naklua plans wide-ranging Songkran fun
Songkran is upon us and in Naklua officials plan to mark the Thai New Year with a solemn tribute to monks and raucous...
Splish, Splash, Splush
Editor; Going in one year and out the other, Songkran represents a chance to begin again by vowing yet another chance to get...
Alcohol control on motorbike riders
Another checkpoint was set up at central Pattaya crossroad near Tops Supermarket. Police carried out blood tests on over 50 motorbike riders and found...
Crackdown on Drink Driving During Songkran
Traffic police officers set up alcohol level in blood testing check point at Wat Chai Mongkol temple crossroad in south Pattaya and it really...
Emergency Services on Stand By for Songkran
Sawang Boriboon Foundation life saving unit vice president, Sinchai Watanasatsathorn called up a meeting with the volunteers be get ready to give the service...
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Memorial Charity Gala Dinner in honour of Dr. Otmar Deter
PATTAYA, Thailand - Join us in celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Otmar Deter, a distinguished electrical engineer, philanthropist, and dedicated Rotarian, who...
Fighting it Out: “The Violin Duels” at Ben’s Theater, Jomtien
An enthusiastic audience filled Ben’s Theater recently to hear the brilliant young musicians of Virtuosi Thailand give a performance of music featuring two violins....
New bus routes connecting Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi Airports to Pattaya and Hua Hin...
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Transport Company Limited (Bor Kor Sor) launched new bus routes to improve public transportation and ease travel connections between major...
Kids celebrate fun and excitement at Jomtien Beachfront Playground
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Jomtien Beachfront Playground recently hosted an exciting day of play, bringing joy to local children and their families. With a...
14-year-old boy allegedly beaten by monk and vendor at Pattaya temple over theft accusations
PATTAYA, Thailand – A disturbing incident occurred at a temple in the Banglamung district, where a 14-year-old boy was allegedly assaulted by a monk...