Thailand Records Total of 206 Deaths in Five Days of the ‘Songkran Seven Days’ Road Safety Campaign

Traffic on Mittraphap Road Nakhon Ratchasima
Traffic on Mittraphap Road Nakhon Ratchasima. Photo: Edogawa. CC BY-SA 3.0.

A total of 1,564 road accidents, with 1,593 injuries and 206 deaths, were reported on Tuesday (April 16th) by the Department of Disaster Prevention and [Read More…]

Thai Man Arrested After Allegedly Threatening Others With a Gun in Pattaya During Songkran Celebration

Songkran (Thai New Year) celebrations in Pattaya
Songkran (Thai New Year) celebrations in Pattaya. Photo: Mohith Agadi.

As Thailand’s Songkran Festival continues, the nation was immersed in the vibrant celebration of this long-standing cultural tradition. This year marked a significant milestone as [Read More…]

Songkran Water Splashing Causes Viral Fight in Phuket

Tourists and residents celebrate Songkran Festival, the Thai New Year by splashing water to each others in Phuket.
Tourists and residents celebrate Songkran Festival, the Thai New Year by splashing water to each others. Photo: Phuketian.S / Phuket@photographer.net.

At 4:20 PM, on April 13th, 2024, Thai social media posted a viral video of two foreigners having a dispute after one became upset after [Read More…]