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...
Over Ten Thousand People Attend Hat Yai Midnight Songkran 2024, Boosting Local Tourism
Hat Yai—
At 8:00 PM, on April 12th, 2024, Hat Yai local media reported on the atmosphere at the Hatyai Midnight Songkran 2024 event on Saneha Nusorn Road, Hat Yai, Songkhla. More than ten thousand...
Thai PM Assigns Special Group to Monitor Myanmar Civil War, Sets Precautionary Measures at...
National—
On April 11th, 2024, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin issued an order to assign a government special working group to monitor the volatile situation of the civil war in Myanmar.
In response to the order...
Thailand Reports 25 Deaths on Day 1 of the ‘Songkran Seven Days Road Safety...
Thailand –
A total of 234 road accidents, with 248 injuries and 25 deaths, were reported on Friday (April 12th) by the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) on the first day (April 11th)...
Thai Transport Company Logs Over 147,000 Passengers on Round Trips for Songkran
National—
On April 12th, 2024, Mr. Atthawit Rakchamroon, the acting director and president of the Transport Company Ltd., publicly revealed passenger log information on April 11th with more than 147,871 individuals traveling round trip via...
Bangkok Utilizes Security Technology with Over 64,000 CCTV Cameras to Monitor Safety and Traffic...
Bangkok—
On April 11th, 2024, Thai national media reported that the Bangkok Government was utilizing CCTV security technology for economic potential, tourism development, and stopping crime.
The Bangkok Government aimed to enhance the quality of citizens’...
Thai PM Srettha Thavisin Opens ‘Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024’ in Bangkok
Bangkok—
On April 11th, 2024, Ms. Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, the Thai Tourism and Sports Minister, and relevant agencies participated in the opening of the “Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024” event with 20 parades marching at...
Thai Air Force Commander Reveals F16 Aircraft on 24-Hour Standby Amid Myanmar Civil War...
National—
On April 11th, 2024, ACM Phanpakdee Pattanakul, the air force commander, publicly revealed the preparation of F16 aircraft on standby for a full 24 hours in response to the ongoing civil war in Myanmar.
Previously,...
Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024 Unveiled with Epic Spectacle
PRESS RELEASE:
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
National—
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...
