Tag: Songkran
Thai Police postpones unpopular safety measures for Songkran
BANGKOK - The Royal Thai Police has postponed safety regulations for the Songkran Water Festival following public outcry, but plans to revisit the measures...
Thai Red Cross Society to encourage conscientious driving during Songkran festival
BANGKOK - The Thai Red Cross Society has launched a campaign to encourage conscientious driving behavior during the Songkran festival.
Assistant Secretary-General of the Thai...
AOT expects 5,360,000 passengers during Songkran festival
BANGKOK,(NNT) – Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT) expects over 5,360,000 passengers to arrive at its six main airports during the Songkran Festival this year.
AOT...
Government prepares measures to reduce road accidents during Songkran
BANGKOK - Deputy Prime Minister ahd Defense Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan has chaired the meeting to oversee law enforcement and accident prevention measures during...
Different sectors promote safe Songkran
BANGKOK- Different sectors are staging campaigns for public safety as the Songkran water festival is approaching.
Traffic police gathered at Din Daeng Toll Plaza, warning...
Migrant workers allowed to return home during Songkran holiday
BANGKOK– Border fees for migrant workers and their dependents from Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar will be waived next month to encourage them to celebrate...
Government to launch safety measures for Songkran
BANGKOK - The Cabinet on Tuesday approved an order to require all hospitals to provide free treatment for emergency patients within 72 hours before...
Alcohol Watch urges strict controls on holiday alcohol consumption
BANGKOK,(NNT) - An anti-alcohol network has staged a campaign urging strict controls on alcohol consumption ahead of the approaching Songkran holiday.
Anti-alcohol campaigners, led by...
Khon Kaen Airport improves services for Songkran
KHON KAEN, Staff at Khon Kaen Airport are encouraged to increase their service capacity for the public's travels during the Songkran holidays, prioritizing on...
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Thailand confirms Kingsgate drops arbitration claim, ending Akara gold mine dispute with no compensation
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Thai government has confirmed that Kingsgate Consolidated Limited has voluntarily withdrawn its international arbitration claim over the Akara gold mine,...
Thai Foreign Minister downplays Geneva trip amid Cambodian border claims
PHUKET, Thailand – Thailand’s Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow on Wednesday comments on his participation in the upcoming United Nations human rights meeting in Geneva...
Royal Thai Army monitors forest fires across border, says no impact on security
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Royal Thai Army has said it is monitoring reports of forest fires on the Cambodian side of the Thai–Cambodian border,...
Thailand welcomes over five million tourists in early 2026 as Chinese market powers recovery
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand has welcomed over five million international visitors since the start of the year, with Chinese tourists leading a post-pandemic recovery...