Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024 Unveiled with Epic Spectacle
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Spectacular parade filled Bangkok with vibrant colours and wonderful memories of Songkran in Thailand.
Bangkok, 11 April 2024 – The “Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024” opened today with an epic cultural spectacle, bringing the...
Thai Government Urges Safe and Respectful Songkran Celebrations Amid Concerns of Violence and Harassment
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On April 11th, 2024, Mr. Karom Phonphonklang, the Thai Deputy Government Spokesperson, called for the cooperation of all citizens to play water during the Songkran celebration safely and appropriately.
UNESCO registered the Songkran festival from...
Health Officials Urge Caution Amidst Heat Wave
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With an upcoming heat wave forecasted to affect upper Thailand until April 11, health experts are urging the public to exercise caution and prepare for a slew of health risks associated with the...
Thai PM Pays Surprise Inspection to Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok
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At 9:20 PM, on April 9th, 2024, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin unofficially inspected Suvarnabhumi Airport in readiness to facilitate incoming tourists during the Songkran Festival.
Previously, Srettha had unofficially inspected Suvarnabhumi Airport in...
Essential Tips for Safe and Joyful Songkran Festival
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As the Songkran Festival approaches, excitement builds among both Thai and international revelers, eager to dive into the celebrations of Thailand's traditional New Year. The festival, known for its crazy water fights and...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Hualien’s Most Powerful Quake in 25...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, April 1st, to Sunday, April 7th, 2024.
They are not in any particular...
Thailand Gearing Up for Extended Three-Week Songkran Festival, Projected Revenues Reaching Tens of Billions...
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Thailand is gearing up for an extended three-week Songkran festival this year, with projected revenues reaching tens of billions of baht. Thanks to UNESCO's recognition of Songkran as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of...
International Airports Gearing Up for Expected Surge Travelers During Songkran
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As Thailand prepares for the Songkran festival, its international airports are gearing up for an expected surge in travelers. The Transport Ministry estimates a 28.50% increase in passengers, with around 2.61 million people...
Massive Drug Seizure in Northwest Thailand: Over 13 Million Meth Pills Seized in One...
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On April 4th, 2024, Pha Mueang military patrol officers and relevant agencies received a report from an anonymous source of a massive lot of drug smuggling along the Mekong River, Thai-Lao PDR border, in...
108 People Survive After Ferry Catches Fire Near Koh Tao Island in Thailand-VIDEOS
Surat Thani, Thailand – On Thursday, April 4th, 2024, a ferry carrying 97 Thai and foreign passengers, along with 11 boat crew members, caught fire near Turtle Island (Koh Tao) in the Koh Pha...