Chiang Mai: The Lanna New Year or Songkran Festival in Chiang Mai officially began today. Chiang Mai residents made merit by offering alms to monks for good fortune and admired the beauty of a lady riding a pedicab, the only one in Thailand. According to Thai News Agency, Thapae Gate Square in the middle of Chiang Mai City is the

Bangkok: Trat people come out to make merit for good fortune, carry sand to the temple and build sand pagodas, continuing the tradition on Songkran Day. On Songkran Day, Trat people come out to make merit at various temples for good fortune. In the atmosphere at the Sala Karn Parian, Wat Pai Lom, Mueang Trat District, in addition to making

Mukdahan: Shocking moment at a merit-making festival, a fire broke out in a trailer selling meatballs. Villagers worked together to put out the fire in chaos, almost burning the entire vehicle down. According to Thai News Agency, villagers near the scene recorded a clip of a fried meatball vendor’s car on fire during an annual merit-making event at Huai Bang

Nakhon Ratchasima: A summer storm wreaked havoc in Korat, causing significant disruption as large trees fell and local villagers fled in panic. The unexpected weather event left officials scrambling as they prepared for the Songkran festival. According to Thai News Agency, staff at a public service point in Tambon Krachon, Amphoe Phimai, captured dramatic footage of the storm nearly sweeping

Bangkok: Songkran has commenced throughout Thailand, marking the Thai New Year with customary rituals and ceremonies. People across the nation are engaging in traditional practices of making merit by giving alms to monks and pouring water on Buddha images. According to Thai News Agency, local leaders and residents participated in the Karen Thai Songkran tradition at Wat Sanephong in Sangkhla

Nonthaburi: Campaign to monitor the 7 dangerous days of Nonthaburi Province during this year’s Songkran Festival, resulting in 2 deaths. Last night, there were two consecutive accidents in Nonthaburi Province, resulting in both fatalities and injuries. The first incident occurred at the entrance of Soi Tiwanon-Pak Kret 46. At the scene, the body of Ms. Phakjira, 21 years old (the

Chiang Mai: The New Year Festival, known as Songkran Lanna, has officially commenced in the heart of Chiang Mai, bringing with it a vibrant display of Lanna culture. The celebration is marked by the unique spectacle of a lady riding a pedicab, a sight exclusive to Thailand. The moat surrounding Chiang Mai and the Thapae Gate area have become central