Joyful Splashing in Thailand's Songkran Water Festival

Joyful Splashing in Thailand's Songkran Water Festival

Every year from April 13 to 15, the Songkran festival, marking the traditional Thai New Year takes place across Thailand.

“Prime Minister Yingluck” wishes a happy Songkran 2025, asks Thai people to be happy, travel safely, and not drink and drive, preparing to pick up “Thaksin” in Chiang Mai before presiding over the opening of Songkran festivals in many locations.

Grandmother Reports Kidnapping, But Child Was Taken by His Father for Songkran Festival

Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A case that initially appeared to be a child abduction sparked panic in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province on the evening of 12 April, only to be resolved as a family misunderstanding involving a father attempting to spend time with his son during the Songkran holiday....

Songkran festival gets underway in Hua Hin - Hua Hin Today - Your Premier Source for News, Reports, Events, and Information in Hua Hin

The Songkran Festival officially opened in Hua Hin on Saturday, with celebrations taking place along Damnoenkasem Road in the centre of the city. The opening ceremony began at 7 p.m. and was presided over by Hua Hin District Chief Prasoot Hombunthoeng. Also present were Acting Mayor and Secretary of Hua Hin Municipality Jeerawat Phramanee, who […] Source The post Songkran festival gets underway in Hua Hin appeared first on Hua Hin Today - Your P…

In photos: Thailand’s Songkran festival in 9 images

How to beat the heat on the Thai New Year

The Prime Minister wishes Thais happiness, prosperity and safe travels during Songkran. April 12, 2025, Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, the Prime Minister, posted a message wishing on the occasion of Songkran Day. May the power of all sacred things in the world that everyone respects and believes in inspire and bless all Thai brothers and sisters, along with their families, happiness, prosperity and peace forever. Travel safely, recharge your spiri…