April 13, 2025

First Day of Songkran Draws Over 140,000 to Silom and Khao San

Bangkok: The first day of Songkran drew an impressive crowd of over 140,000 people to Silom and Khao San, as Bangkok authorities employed AI CCTV technology to monitor tourist activities, risky areas, and public complaints. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Suphakrit Boonkhun, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Bangkok and Commander of the Daily Incident, led a meeting of the Bangkok

Demolition of the Office of the Auditor General Building Nears 50% Completion Amidst Search Efforts

Bangkok: Demolition efforts of the Office of the Auditor General building, which collapsed due to an earthquake in the Chatuchak District, are close to reaching 50% completion, with no additional vital signs detected during the operation. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Ekwaranyu Amrapal, spokesman for Bangkok, and Mr. Suriyachai Rawiwan, director of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation

Bangkok Governor Strictly Controls Songkran Water Festival, Orders Hourly Reports

Bangkok: Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has implemented stringent measures to ensure the smooth running of the Songkran Festival, emphasizing traffic management and safety regulations. The governor, along with Dr. Wanthanee Wattana, Permanent Secretary of Bangkok, and Pol. Gen. Adit Ngamjitsuksri, Advisor to the Governor, conducted an inspection at the Bangkok Incident Command Center during the Songkran Festival 2025. The meeting took

Songkran Festival ‘Pi Mai Muang’ Officially Kicks Off in Chiang Mai

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

Trat People Uphold Songkran Traditions by Building Sand Pagodas

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

Fire Engulfs Meatball Vendor’s Truck, Almost Destroying It

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

Storm Disrupts Songkran Preparations in Korat, Large Trees Toppled and Panic Ensues

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