Tag: Thai New Year
Government Clarifies Songkran Celebration Confusion for Chinese Tourist
BANGKOK (NNT) – The government has offered an explanation about a Chinese tourist who was under the impression that Bangkok would be hosting continuous water [Read More…]
Thailand gearing up for an extended three-week Songkran festival
Thailand is gearing up for an extended three-week Songkran festival this year, with projected revenues reaching tens of billions of baht. Thanks to UNESCO’s recognition [Read More…]
TAT Launches TikTok Contest for Songkran 2024
BANGKOK (NNT) – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched an innovative campaign in collaboration with TikTok Thailand to celebrate Songkran 2024. Participants can [Read More…]
Thai Airports Ramp Up for Songkran Travel Spike
BANGKOK (NNT) – As Thailand prepares for the Songkran festival, its international airports are gearing up for an expected surge in travelers. The Transport Ministry [Read More…]
104 million baht approved to promote Maha Songkran World Water Festival
The Cabinet approved a budget of about Bt104 million from the Central Fund today, to promote the ”Maha Songkran World Water Festival” in Bangkok and [Read More…]
Thai Cabinet Approves Extra Holiday for Songkran Festival
BANGKOK, Feb 13 (TNA) – The Cabinet has passed a resolution approving Friday, April 12, 2024, as an additional public holiday, creating a continuous holiday [Read More…]
TAT working on details of extended Songkran celebrations
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will hold meetings next week with the Culture and Interior ministries, the private sector and other relevant agencies to [Read More…]
Thailand’s Songkran Listed as UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage
BANGKOK, Dec 6 (TNA) – The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has approved the inclusion of Songkran in Thailand, traditional Thai New [Read More…]