April 13, 2025

Songkran Celebrations Unfold Across Thailand with Reverence and Tradition

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

7 Dangerous Days of Songkran See Tragic Accidents in Nonthaburi and Beyond

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

Songkran Festivities Bring Color and Tradition to Chiang Mai

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

Songkran Festival in Phuket Attracts Tourists with Vibrant Water Activities

Bangkok: This year’s Songkran Festival in Phuket was a lively affair, drawing tourists from around the world to partake in the traditional water festivities. Patong Beach became a central hub of celebration, with activities extending until dawn, including alms giving, the bathing of Buddha images, and Thai circle dancing under a specially installed water tunnel on the beach. According to

Songkran Hat Yai, Playing with Water Until Morning

Hat Yai: Equally lively, Hat Yai Midnight Songkran in Songkhla Province saw a unique celebration with water splashing at midnight, the only event of its kind in Thailand, drawing a crowd of tourists on Senahanusorn Road to play Songkran until morning. According to Thai News Agency, the festivities kicked off with an opening ceremony for Hat Yai Midnight Songkran, presided

Korat Residents Celebrate Songkran Festival with Traditional Merit-Making and Procession

Nakhon Ratchasima: Korat residents have come together to celebrate the Thai New Year by engaging in traditional merit-making activities, including offering alms to monks, pouring water on Buddha images, and paying homage to Ya Mo for good fortune. According to Thai News Agency, the festivities began this morning with Mr. Chaiwat Chuenkosum, Governor of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, leading more than

Procession of Phra Buddha Sihing Draws Crowds in Chiang Mai for Songkran Festival

Chiang Mai: The Procession of Phra Buddha Sihing, featuring more than 40 significant Buddha images from local temples, attracted Chiang Mai residents and tourists eager to participate in the traditional water-pouring ritual for good fortune. According to Thai News Agency, both local and international visitors gathered along Tha Pae Gate Road to witness the procession and engage in the ceremonial

Bomb Blast at Narathiwat Temple Injures Four Ranger Volunteers

Narathiwat: A bomb explosion at a ranger dormitory within a temple in Tambon Tanyongmat, Ra-ngae District, Narathiwat Province, has left four ranger volunteers injured. According to Thai News Agency, the incident took place at 6:45 a.m. inside Wat Chai Ratana. The attack targeted a knock-down house in the temple that served as the dormitory for the 4503rd Ranger Company, 45th