April 14, 2025

Lively! Bring the Family to Play Songkran at the Irrigation Canal

Khon Kaen: Khon Kaen’s Irrigation Canal is one of the most popular options for playing Songkran while waiting to get wet at the main event venue, Khao Niao Road. Khon Kaen residents and tourists of all ages brought their children to play in the water to cool off in the Ban Kota-Nong Hin irrigation canal, Sila sub-district, Mueang Khon Kaen

Chiang Mai Celebrates Songkran Festival Amid Continuous Rainfall

Chiang Mai: Chiang Mai is almost completely saturated with light rain. This afternoon, Chiang Mai was soaked in almost every area due to the rain that fell, causing the procession of the Sali or Bodhi tree support poles of important temples in Chiang Mai to have to parade in the rain. According to Thai News Agency, the rain did not

Buddhists Revive Ancient Tradition of Offering Four Robes in Dan Mae Kham Man Subdistrict

Bangkok: Dan Mae Kham Man: Buddhists in Dan Mae Kham Man Subdistrict, Laplae District, Uttaradit Province, have come together to decorate the sala of Dan Mae Kham Man Temple in an effort to preserve the ancient tradition of offering four-tiered robes, a practice dating back to the time of the Buddha. According to Thai News Agency, the people of Dan

Wow! ‘Roman-Style Bell Tower’ Sets Record in Phimai City, Nakhon Ratchasima Province

Phimai: The ‘Roman-style bell tower’ at Wat Ban Dong Yai in Phimai District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, is considered the largest of its kind in the world, with a budget exceeding 10 million baht. The structure, resembling European architecture, was developed by the temple’s abbot, committee, relatives, and devotees. According to Thai News Agency, this impressive three-story Roman building features a

Amazing! Paintings by Karen Villagers in Lamphun Province

Lamphun: Before it became a mural painting in the temple covering the footprint of the Buddha, Wat Phra Bat Huai Tom, Li District, Lamphun Province, Professor Jamnong Rattanakun spent more than 11 years studying the way of life, traditions, collecting information, and painting the picture. According to Thai News Agency, an amazing painting was found. There are more than 20,000

Krabi Residents Experience Rare Earthquake Tremors

Krabi: An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 and a depth of 2 kilometers was felt in the Nuea Khlong and Mueang Krabi districts, causing concern among local residents. The tremors, which occurred at 2:30 p.m., were notably felt in buildings, tall structures, and large shopping malls in the city. Although the shaking lasted for approximately 2-3 minutes, it led

Songkran Khao Niao Road, A Wave of People Without Alcohol

Bangkok: Songkran Khao Niao Road, a prominent event in Khon Kaen Province, witnessed a modest start on its first day of alcohol-free celebrations. In response, event organizers have made adjustments to enhance its appeal, reinstating the use of the central stage to manage the human wave activity effectively. The previous day’s activities were centered near the Khon Kaen city gate,

Vietnamese Woman Arrested for Theft During Songkran in Bangkok

Bangkok: Police at Phra Ratchawang Police Station arrested a Vietnamese woman who took advantage of the Songkran festival to slash bags and steal money from people who made merit at the temple. According to Thai News Agency, the Royal Palace Police arrested Ms. Thi Cham, a 42-year-old Vietnamese national, as a suspect with an arrest warrant from the Criminal Court