BANGKOK — Twenty-three more lives were lost on Thailand’s roads yesterday, pushing the cumulative death toll from six days of Songkran celebrations to 216, with 1,073 injuries recorded across 1,108 accidents, according to the latest figures from the Road Accidents Prevention and Mitigation Command Centre. Songkran Road Accidents and Injuries Drop 20% From a Year […]
BANGKOK — Thailand’s roads have proven slightly safer this Songkran, with traffic accidents and injuries over the first six “dangerous days” of the holiday period falling by 20 percent compared with the same stretch a year ago, while fatalities declined by 6.5 percent, according to data released by the Ministry of Interior on Thursday. Two […]
BANGKOK — The Ministry of Interior has ordered provincial governors across the North, Northeast, and Central regions to activate emergency response plans as a powerful summer storm system is forecast to bring thunderstorms, strong winds, isolated hail, and lightning strikes to large swathes of the country over the coming days. Nationwide Flood Alert Issued as […]
BANGKOK — Thailand’s Songkran festival has been officially named the world’s liveliest festival, a recognition that government officials say reflects the global appeal of the traditional Thai New Year celebrations and their unique blend of cultural heritage and contemporary joy. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Sends Songkran Greetings to Thailand Government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek […]
BANGKOK — Thailand’s notoriously dangerous Songkran holiday period has claimed 191 lives and left 911 people injured during the first five days of the annual “seven dangerous days” road safety campaign, with Bangkok recording the highest death toll of any province, authorities reported on April 14. Songkran Road Toll Climbs to 154 as Holiday Travel […]
BANGKOK — The first four days of the Songkran holiday’s “seven dangerous days” have claimed 154 lives and left 705 people injured in road accidents across Thailand, with Bangkok recording the highest number of fatalities, authorities reported on Tuesday. Songkran Holiday Road Death Toll Rises to 95 After Three Days While the toll remains deeply […]
BANGKOK — United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has issued an official greeting to the people of Thailand, marking the commencement of the Songkran Festival and the Thai New Year with a pledge of closer ties and a reaffirmation of the enduring alliance between the two nations. Thai PM Anutin Wishes Nation a Happy […]
BANGKOK — Ninety-five people have died in road accidents during the first three days of the Songkran holiday, with more than 500 accidents reported as of midnight on Sunday, according to the latest figures from the Transport Ministry. Songkran Road Toll at 71, With 317 Injured After Two Days Transport inspector-general Phadoongsak Sarujikamjornwattana said on […]
