All posts tagged "Songkran"
WorldFriday, January 1, 2021
How Asian countries celebrate the arrival of another year
As the dust settles on this year's somewhat muted New Year celebrations, some Asian countries still have their own festivities to look forward to. And it's...
ThailandFriday, January 1, 2021
Why Thailand celebrates the New Year not once, not twice, but 3 times
While the year just gone may be referred to as 2020 by most of us (with perhaps a few expletives thrown in, given the year it...
ThailandWednesday, December 30, 2020
From everyone at The Thaiger, thank you SO much for all your support over 2020. It's been a difficult year! And we will be back in...
Road deathsTuesday, September 8, 2020
Holiday weekend road death toll: 59
Road deaths surged during the holiday weekend. 59 people were killed in road incidents and 365 people were injured, according to the Transport Ministry. From last Thursday...
SongkranSaturday, September 5, 2020
Thai traffic jam as tourists wait for the Koh Chang ferry
There's been a traffic jam in, of all places, Trat, as impatient domestic tourists waited for the ferry to head to Koh Chang from the mainland....
TourismSunday, August 16, 2020
Tourism authority predicts September revenue jump
The Tourism Authority of Thailand is expecting tourism revenue in September to grow by 20% compared to the same month last year, after the government approved...
ThailandFriday, August 14, 2020
Remaining Songkran holidays set for September, without the water fights
The Cabinet has approved a proposal from culture minister Itthipol Khunpleum to celebrate the 2 remaining days of Songkran in September. The 3-day Songkran holiday, usually...
SongkranTuesday, June 30, 2020
New Songkran 'replacement' holiday added on July 27
The Thai government has declared July 27 the first of, what will probably be, substitute Songkran holidays. This year's Songkran holiday was postponed as the April...
ThailandWednesday, June 24, 2020
Thailand News Today – Wednesday, June 24
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKdQv4uKXHE July Songkran plans pushed back to later in the year People won't be throwing or spraying water on each other next month. Celebrations for Thai New...
TourismWednesday, June 24, 2020
July Songkran plans pushed back to later in the year
People won't be throwing or spraying water on each other next month. Celebrations for Thailand's New Year - Songkran - were rumoured to be moved from April...
July 4-7 long weekend holiday
Be forewarned: the Buddhist holidays of Asarna Bucha Day and Buddhist Lent fall on July 4 & 5 this year, but because they fall on a...
Coronavirus (Covid-19)Monday, April 20, 2020
Pattaya's biggest Songkran party makes way for empty streets
This week in Pattaya, in any other year, there is a traditional celebration known as Wan Lai (the celebration after Songkran) - a week long wet-fest...
PlasticsTuesday, April 14, 2020
Bangkok temple develops hygienic face mask from recycled plastics
During the nationwide closure of temples and festivities during the Songkran holiday this week, some are taking the opportunity to improve hygienic practices. To help protect members...
ThailandMonday, April 13, 2020
Thailand News Today – Monday, April 13
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsy239lfOFo New virus cases nationwide fall to 28 Health officials confirmed 28 new cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus in the country today as the trend continues...
Thailand cannot lower its guard in the battle against Covid-19
Yesterday, Dr. Taweesilp Visanuyothin, spokesman for the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration says, "despite the declining numbers of the Covid-19 infections, the Kingdom cannot lower its...
4 teenagers violate the order not to celebrate Songkran outside
Under the emergency decree that has been announced by PM Prayut Chan-o-cha, it has been confirmed that Songkran (the traditional Thai new year festival) is officially...
PM urges Thailand to observe Songkran at home on April 13
PM Prayut Chan-o-cha is calling on all citizens and residents to refrain from celebrating Songkran, cancel their trips home and avoid all gatherings during the 3...
Coronavirus (Covid-19)Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Health ministry begs children to 'save parents' and avoid Songkran visits
Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year festival, is typically a week long celebration including a mass exodus to the provinces as dutiful children visit their homes...
Coronavirus (Covid-19)Sunday, March 22, 2020
Officials concerned about people heading 'up country' after being put off work
Bangkok's next door provinces are imposing increased preventative measures to deal with Thailand's current surge of Covid-19 cases by closing a range of retail business, starting...
Coronavirus (Covid-19)Monday, March 16, 2020
33 new cases announced for Thailand, total rises to 147
Yesterday's announcement of 32 new cases of Covid-19 coronavirus, the most on any single day in Thailand, has been surpassed today with the announcement of 33...