Tag: Songkran Festival
Bangkok Poll: Khao San Road most popular Songkran destination among foreigners
BANGKOK, 11 April 2012 – A recent survey has revealed that the majority of foreign visitors to Thailand will be participating in the...
Transport Co.: More than 500,000 has left Bangkok during the past...
BANGKOK, 11 April 2012 – More than half a million people have left Bangkok for the upcountry during the past long weekend, according...
EGAT to provide sufficient power during Yetagun pipeline maintenance
BANGKOK, 10 April 2012 – The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) has planned to use fuel oil, diesel oil and other power plants...
38 Fire-Prone Areas to Stay Alert During Songkran
BANGKOK, 9 April 2012 - Deputy Bangkok Governor Malinee Sukavejworakit has instructed relevant agencies to keep a close watch on 38 fire-prone areas in...
Songkran revelers urged to avoid using high-pressure water guns
BANGKOK, 9 April 2012 - Revelers have been advised to refrain from using high-pressure water guns when splashing water onto others during the upcoming...
ICT to launch Smart Eyes project during songkran
BANGKOK, 9 April 2012 - Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has launched a CCTV project titled ‘Smart Eyes’, in collaboration with the...
National Police Chief orders heightened security measures over Songkran
BANGKOK, 8 April 2012 - The National Police Chief has instructed heightened security measures across the nation during the Songkran festival. ...
Security beefed up in Hat Yai for Songkran festival
SONGKHLA, April 8--- Around 1,000 security personnel will be deployed to tighten security measures in Songkhla’s Hat Yai during Songkran festival, the Thai...
UTCC: THB1 bil to be in circulation during Songkran festival
BANGKOK, 5 April 2012 – The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) has predicted that over 1 billion baht will come...
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