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

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: Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has disclosed that no vital signs were detected at the location where a mysterious light was observed, which is now believed to be a reflection of glass. The search and recovery operations continue with urgency, as the upper zone’s debris has been reduced by over 3 meters, and more than 40% of the overall dismantling is

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

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: 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

Bangkok: Tourists have gathered in large numbers on Silom Road and Khao San Road to celebrate the Songkran festival. The bustling activity has led to the closure of traffic on Silom Road from the BTS Sala Daeng area to the intersection with Narathiwat Road, allowing people to engage in water play in the middle of the road. Authorities, including police

Bangkok: The Ministry of Culture, through the Department of Cultural Promotion, extends an invitation to the public for the “Songkran at My Home, Thai Colors, Happiness Across the World” event at Wat Suthat. The event encourages visitors to engage in traditional activities such as making merit and bathing Buddha images. According to Thai News Agency, Wat Suthat Thepwararam Ratchaworamahawihan is