Tag: Thai New Year
Swiss based travel media take Songkran road trip
The Tourism Authority of Thailand in cooperation with Thai Airways International organised a familiarisation trip for Swiss-based journalists on a visit to Thailand....
1 dead after Songkran beating, shooting
A 29-year-old man was killed after being attacked by eight Songkran revelers on the final day of the Thai New Year celebration. ...
Staff and guests join in Songkran blessings at Dusit Thani Pattaya
Chatchawal Supachayanont, GM of Dusit Thani Pattaya receives greetings and good wishes from families, staff and guests at lustral water pouring and blessing...
Floating Market puts unique spin on Songkran celebration
The Pattaya Floating Market put its own stamp on Thai New Year celebrations, organizing merit-making and other Songkran activities … in boats. ...
Hat Yai tourism upbeat, defies industry woes
SONGKHLA, April 16 - Buoyed by success beyond anticipated over the Thai new year Songkran festival, the president of the Tourism Business Federation...
Metropolitan police on top of Songkran celebrations to assure public and...
BANGKOK, 13 April 2012 – Bangkok police have pledged to step up security measures during the Songkran holiday celebrations while urging the public...
Water splashing kicks off nationwide marking Thai New Year
BANGKOK, April 13 – Thai New Year revellers started the Songkran water splashing festival with making merit in a morning alms-giving ceremony and...
Bt140 billion expected to circulate during Songkran: Survey
BANGKOK, April 10 - Thais are expected to spend over Bt144 billion during this year’s Songkran traditional new year festival, while Prime Minister Yingluck...
Culture Ministry to hold traditional Songkran Festival
BANGKOK, 3 April 2012 – The Culture Ministry is prepared to organize the Grand Songkran Festival in a traditional Thai way to preserve...
Chonburi announces plans for Songkran celebration
Chonburi will mark its 80th organized Songkran celebration April 11-19, celebrating the Thai New Year along with the ceremonies to honor the province’s...
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