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Thailand warns of potential Covid surge following Songkran festival

Thailand warns of potential Covid surge following Songkran festival

Thai health authorities have raised concerns about a possible increase in Covid-19 cases following the Songkran festival, citing factors such as close contact during water-splashing events and extensive nationwide travel.
Thailand to hold Songkran festival as planned despite safety concerns following Myanmar earthquake

Thailand to hold Songkran festival as planned despite safety concerns following Myanmar earthquake

Covid case number in Thailand surges after Songkran festival

Covid case number in Thailand surges after Songkran festival

Accidents claim 287 lives in Thailand during week-long water fighting festival

Accidents claim 287 lives in Thailand during week-long water fighting festival

During the seven-day Songkran festival that wrapped up in Thailand on Wednesday 287 people were killed in 2,044 road accidents, the country's interior ministry said.
April 18, 2024 | 09:06 pm PT
Thai people cautious in spending during Songkran festival: survey

Thai people cautious in spending during Songkran festival: survey

More people are expected to travel during the long Songkran holiday this year than last year but they will be more cautious in their spending due to the higher cost of living and indebtedness, a survey found.
April 7, 2024 | 06:20 pm PT
Songkran festival expected to generate $550M revenues

Songkran festival expected to generate $550M revenues

The 10-day Songkran festival in Thailand's Chiang Mai Province is expected to attract millions of tourists and generate 20 billion THB (US$550 million) in revenue.
March 25, 2024 | 12:12 am PT
Thailand enforces strict anti-drunk driving measures for Songkran

Thailand enforces strict anti-drunk driving measures for Songkran

The Thai Government is making plans to curb drunk driving during the Songkran festival which will be extended to 21 days this year.
March 12, 2024 | 07:29 pm PT
Thai airlines to offer extra flights for Songkran festival

Thai airlines to offer extra flights for Songkran festival

Thailand's airlines have scheduled to increase the number of flights to serve the travel demand during the upcoming Songkran Festival in a bid to counteract high airfare prices.
March 11, 2024 | 08:12 pm PT
Songkran festival of Thailand recognized UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

Songkran festival of Thailand recognized UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

The Songkran festival of Thailand has been formally recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
December 7, 2023 | 06:25 pm PT
Photographer’s eye: Washing bad luck away

Photographer’s eye: Washing bad luck away

Every year locals and tourist visit temples, families and later gather on streets of Thai cities and participate in water fights.
April 15, 2016 | 04:22 pm PT
 
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