Yesterday, government officials announced all 77 provinces outlawed the sale of alcoholic drinks and required the closing of shops or locations selling such drinks as part...
Normally, this time of year in Thailand is all about spending time with family and loved ones and celebrating the Thai new year with optimism and...
SOME elderly people are prone to developing sudden feelings of loneliness if left alone during the Songkran holidays, experts said while urging people to reach out...
NEARLY 4 million people are expected to travel within Thailand during the Songkran holidays between today and Sunday, prompting authorities to step up measures for public...
The Songkran festival is under way, with foreign tourists joining Thai revellers for the Thai New Year water-splashing celebration. The festival runs from April 13-16 but...
The probation department in conjunction with the courts of justice are introducing electronic tagging for those found guilty of drink driving at Songkran and thereafter. Those...
As holiday spending during the one week long Songkran festival is expected to rise, the Bank of Thailand (BoT) said it will put in circulation about...
The Ministry of Tourism and Sports and the Ministry of Culture are encouraging the people and foreign visitors to Thailand to wear retro-Thai costumes during Songkran...
The chief of Pattaya police station has ordered officers manning the station to wear Thai traditional costumes every Tuesday. Pattaya police chief Pol Colonel Apichai Krobphet...
Authorities are preparing a “Safe Songkran” programme in an attempt to limit the number of casualties too often associated with the fun annual festival. Songkran, which...
The results are out for the Thaivisa survey about what people do at Songkran. And the figures are clear at least for the middle aged group...
Police in Hua Hin have said that no water fights will be allowed in the city after midnight on 12th and 13th of April. And they have...
Deputy Prime Minister ahd Defense Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan has chaired the meeting to oversee law enforcement and accident prevention measures during this year’s Songkran Water...
The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security has been urged by anti-alcohol, women and parental networks to immediately take steps to prevent sexual harassments against...
The head of business operators on Khao Sarn road has clarified the situation regarding Songkran celebrations on the tourist strip this year. Piyabutr Jiwaramonaikun said that while shows...
The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) has reported that the country might have to spend more than five billion baht on healthcare for casualties during the...
Fifty-two people were killed and 431 others injured in 387 road accidents on the first day of the launch road safety campaign on Monday to coincide...
The Revenue Department believes the tax deduction campaign recently approved by the government will push up public spending during the Songkran festival. Director General of the...
British people are encouraged to enjoy the festivities and appreciate the local customs and traditions, but also to understand the risks. Songkran is considered one of...
About 90,000 policemen nationwide have been mobilized to be on the streets to ensure safety in life and properties for the public during the Songkran festival...
