Thailand to Celebrate 21 Days of Songkran in April? Really?
Over the past few days announcements have come out that appear to have driven sheer terror in some Thai expats, with the Thai Government saying this year's Songkran will be the biggest one ever.
This...
Extended Songkran Expected to Spur Tourism Boom
PRESS RELEASE:
The 2024 Songkran festival, celebrated across Thailand for an extended period of 21 days this year, is anticipated to bring in a substantial 52.5 billion baht in domestic tourism revenue, with the Tourism...
Thai public health minister says alcohol and parties should not be part of Songkran,...
Bangkok, Thailand-
A dry Songkran? No, we aren't referring to water fights, which is a different matter and is also likely to, for the third year in a row, be curtailed, but alcohol.
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Free Access to Museums and Historical Parks in Thailand during New Year
Thailand –
The Fine Arts Department has announced free admission to all historical parks and national museums from December 30th to January 2nd as a New Year gift to all, including foreigners.
The Fine Arts Department...
Chiang Mai Plans to Convert Red Trucks to Electric Vehicles: Preserving Tradition and Reducing...
Chiang Mai—
On November 6th, 2023, Mr. Danainut Chokamnuay, the Assistant Minister of Industry, and relevant officials stated to Thai national media about signature transportation in Chiang Mai: Red Trucks.
Danainut publicly revealed that Chiang Mai...
Tragic Accident in Khao Khitchakut National Park, Chanthaburi: One Thai Casualty and Nine Injured,...
Chanthaburi—
On February 29th, 2024, Thai national media reported a service pickup truck carrying pilgrims overturned in Khao Khitchakut National Park, Chanthaburi, resulting in one Thai national casualty and nine injuries including three Russian tourists.
Khao...
13 Teen Motorcyclists Arrested for Causing Annoyance at Songkran Event on Khao San Road
Bangkok—
At 11:00 PM, on April 12th, 2024, Chana Songkhram police officers performed a traffic control inspection at the Songkran event on Khao San road, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, and captured 13 motorcyclists who allegedly gathered...
Mango sticky rice doubles in sales in Pattaya after Thai rapper Milli’s performance on...
Pattaya –
The sales of mango sticky rice significantly increased in Pattaya according to local restaurant business owners after the Thai young rapper Milli simultaneously performed and ate it on the Coachella stage earlier...
Pattaya Mayor Says Songkran Is Fully On in Pattaya This Year, April 19th Expected...
Pattaya, Thailand-
It was already expected after several planning meetings recently but today the Pattaya Mayor's social media accounts confirmed the news that will please many bars and tourism businesses, as well as...
Nakhon Phanom Shines with Spectacular Bike Lane Tunnel Along Mekong River
Nakhon Phanom—
On December 7th, 2023, Nakhon Phanom reporters publicly revealed efforts for the Nakhon Phanom Municipality and Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to promote tourism along the Mekong River with a Bike Lane Tunnel...
