Bangkok: Modern senior citizens in Thailand are taking proactive steps to plan their lives before retirement as the country fully enters an aging society. In a bid to enhance the quality of life for the elderly population, Bangkok has established seni…

Khon kaen: Large numbers of locals and tourists gathered to participate in the Songkran water festival on Khao Niao Road in the heart of Khon Kaen province today. The official opening ceremony took place today, featuring the highlight activity of the …

Bangkok: Bangkok residents will participate in merit-making ceremonies, offering alms to monks and pouring water on the elderly to welcome the Songkran festival of 2026. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) organized a merit-making ceremony a…

Khon kaen: People of Isan continue the tradition of bathing the Phra That Kham Kaen pagoda. Khon Kaen residents participated in the ritual of pouring water over the Phra That Kham Kaen pagoda for good fortune and to mark the start of the Thai New Year…

Bangkok: Khaosan Road is bustling with activity as 600 police officers are deployed to ensure security. Checkpoints have been set up, and one-way streets have been implemented to reduce congestion in the area. At 12:00 PM, Pol. Maj. Gen. Siriwat Deepo…

Bangkok: Tens of thousands of tourists flocked to Khao San Road to celebrate Songkran. The first day of Songkran festivities on Khao San Road was vibrant, lasting from noon until midnight. Tourists, both Thai and foreign, enjoyed splashing water on ea…

Chiang mai: The leader of the People’s Party, Natthapong Ruangpanyawut, attended the Songkran festival in Chiang Mai and Lamphun, where he interacted with the public. He highlighted concerns about the severe impact of PM2.5 pollution on tourism. Natth…

Bangkok: During the three-day Songkran holiday, 95 people died, with a cumulative total of 515 accidents. The Road Safety Center summarized accident statistics for the past three days: 515 incidents and 95 deaths. They also instructed local authoritie…