Tag: Songkran
TAT projects 2.7 million domestic and foreign visitors over Songkran holiday
Bangkok, April 3, 2013 -The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is projecting that this year’s Songkran festival holiday will generate 2.7 million domestic and...
Hilton welcomes chambers ‘Drifting’ in
The last Friday of March saw the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) act as hosts for the combined chambers including the British Chamber (BCCT),...
Pattaya officials mop up details as Songkran final countdown begins
With the start of Songkran just days away, Pattaya city officials are putting final touches on plans for the water festival’s April 19...
Floral shirts herald coming of Songkran
Along with the water guns, the arrival of floral shirts in stores heralds the coming of Songkran. From banks to restaurants to grocery...
Thailand’s Annual Water Festival Set for April 2013
Tourism Authority of Thailand Promotes Local Songkran Events Nationwide Bangkok, Thailand - 28 March, 2013 Songkran, the amazing water festival that takes place over...
Slow Travel for deeper, meaningful experience
SLOW TRAVEL FOR DEEPER, MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCE Once we step outside Bangkok and the modern speed of city life, we experience the real Thailand, the...
Higher security for South as Songkran festival approaches
SONGKHLA, April 1 - Provincial authorities have intensified security in this southern province after receiving a special alert for possible disturbances and violence...
People not allowed to splash water down from pickup trucks during...
BANGKOK, 29 March 2013 The Ministry of Interior aims to ban the practice of carrying water containers on pickup trucks and splashing water...
Travellers Can Soak up the Fun at Thailand’s Annual Songkran Festival
Tourism Authority of Thailand to organise celebrations in Bangkok and twelve provinces Bangkok, Thailand - 27 March, 2013: The Tourism Authority of Thailand...
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Thai surgeons introduce needle-free device for complex cancer operations
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