April 13, 2025

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

Continue the Tradition of the Procession of Phra Khanthararat Through the City Gate Arch, Maha Songkran Korat

Nakhon Ratchasima: The Minister of Culture presided over the opening ceremony of the tradition of the procession of Phra Khanthararat through the city gate arch during the Maha Songkran Korat. The atmosphere of playing Songkran was lively since the afternoon, with an even more engaging scene in the evening, particularly at the Thao Suranari Monument, a central landmark where numerous

Songkran Festivities Bring Life to Thao Suranaree Monument

Nakhon Ratchasima: The atmosphere of the Songkran Festival in Nakhon Ratchasima Province is beginning to get lively. In the afternoon, people gathered at the Thao Suranaree Monument to partake in the 2025 Korat Songkran Festival. According to Thai News Agency, tourists and residents flocked to the Thao Suranaree Monument to engage in the traditional Songkran water splashing. Two large tunnels

Khon Kaen Hosts Ancient Isan Ceremony to Ward Off Bad Luck for Thai New Year

Khon Kaen: Khon Kaen recently held a ceremony to relieve bad luck in the ancient Isan style, aiming to bring good fortune for the Thai New Year. The event took place at Wat Chai Si, a unique location known for its special Songkran celebrations. The highlight of the event was a traditional ceremony designed to ward off bad luck, a

Songkran Khao Niao Road, First Day is Lively

Bangkok: Songkran officially opens on Khao Niao Road. Tourists are waiting to play in the human wave without alcohol. This year, safety is being raised to a higher level by asking for cooperation to refrain from selling and playing with powder to prevent indecent acts. According to Thai News Agency, the event organizers have implemented measures to ensure a safe

Songkran in Phuket is Lively, Expected to Generate Over 8,200 Million Baht in Circulation

Phuket: The Songkran atmosphere in Phuket this year was very lively. Tourists had a blast from the morning onwards. It is expected that this fun atmosphere will continue throughout the day and night. According to Thai News Agency, the vibrant celebrations of Songkran in Phuket are anticipated to significantly boost the local economy, with estimates suggesting that over 8,200 million