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Watch live: Thailand brings in new year with huge water fight in Bangkok

Watch live as people in Thailand ring in the new year with a giant water fight as part of the Songkran festival.

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Road safety tightened after Songkran travel kills 63 in 2 days

The total number of road deaths during the first two days of Songkran holiday travel rose to 63, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) reported on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

Festival set to sizzle this year

Amid expectations of a livelier retail atmosphere this year than last, retail and wholesale operators in major regions of the country are working hard to plan various activities to stimulate spending during this year's Songkran festival.

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Khao San Road to close for Songkran fun

Khao San Road in Bangkok will be closed from April 13-15 from noon to 8pm for water splashing events during Songkran, which is expected to generate 30-40 million baht a day.

Bangkok Post

Police issue scam alert during Songkran festival

The Royal Thai Police (RTP) is warning the public to be on their guard against online scammers during Songkran after nearly 5,300 fraud cases were reported last week.

Bangkok Post

Khao San Road to be closed for Songkran fun

Khao San Road in Bangkok will be closed from April 13-15 from noon to 8pm for water splashing events during Songkran, which is expected to generate 30-40 million baht a day, says a local business leader.

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Court warns on drink driving

The Court of Justice is warning motorists to refrain from drinking before getting behind the wheel during the Songkran festival, as the number of accidents caused by drunk driving over the Thai New Year holidays has increased over the past two years, said spokesman Sorawit Limparangsi.

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Phuket expects big holiday boost

Visitors to Phuket during the Songkran Festival are expected to exceed those of 2019, with numbers 30% higher than before the pandemic, while authorities believe local tourism will generate 4.5 billion baht in revenue.

Bangkok Post

Sky-high goodies for kids flying Emirates

Just in time for the school break during Songkran, young holidaymakers on Emirates flights have more to celebrate with a new collection of playful amenities made from sustainable materials. The fun extras are suitable for babies and infants as well as children up to 12 years old, and all are…

Bangkok Post

Songkran flights up by 66%

Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (Aerothai) has said there will be 14,180 domestic and international flights during the Songkran holiday, an increase of 66% from the same period last year.

Bangkok Post

18 river sources unfit for Songkran

The Department of Pollution Control (PCD) has warned people not to use water from 18 sources during the Songkran holidays because of bacteria.

Bangkok Post

Over 5m people set to travel over Songkran holiday period

Some 5.1 million people are expected to travel during this year's Songkran Festival, generating over 23 billion baht in revenue -- a 26.3% increase from last year's figures.

Bangkok Post

Get drenched in Songkran celebrations

When it comes to Thai holiday celebrations, Songkran has the most disarming effect. By that, we mean revellers get wet and wild as they soak each other with water during the hottest month of the year. Songkran looks to come back with a vengeance too especially after a forced hiatus…

Bangkok Post

The 20 best Thai restaurants in London for Songkran, from Kiln to Kolae

From fragrant curries to succulent fried chicken, Ben McCormack names his favourite Thai restaurants in London

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TAT expects B18.5bn from holiday

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects the Songkran holiday to generate total revenue of 18.5 billion baht, with domestic trips exceeding the 2019 level based on pent-up demand.

Bangkok Post

Songkran spending tipped to jump 17%

Consumer spending could rise 17% to 125 billion baht, a four-year high, during the upcoming Songkran holiday as the economy and tourism gather steam, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).

Bangkok Post

More flights, bookings for Songkran

Airports of Thailand expects about 2.37 million passengers, both domestic and international, to pass through its six airports during the Songkran holiday next week, an increase of 137% on last year.

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More flights, bookings up for Songkran

Airports of Thailand (AOT) expects about 2.37 million passengers, both domestic and international, to pass through its six airports during the Songkran holiday next week, an increase of 137% on last year.

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Your horoscope for Mar 31 - Apr 6

Your spot-on horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. Let's see how you will fare this week and beyond!

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Phuket braces for Songkran spike

Phuket expects to see a 10% increase in hotel bookings during the Songkran festival next month.

Bangkok Post

City Hall revives Songkran events

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will organise a major event to celebrate Songkran next month after a three-year pause due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Songkran arrivals to jump

The government expects an increasing number of international flight arrivals during the Songkran period as Bangkok, among other big cities, has been listed as one of Airbnb's top destinations for 2023, said government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri.

Bangkok Post

Khao San hopes for Songkran boom

The Songkran festival is likely to return to Khao San Road this year as tourism operators are discussing possible events to lure visitors after the authorities prohibited water splashing last year.

Bangkok Post

Chiang Mai frets, holding its breath

Chiang Mai tourism operators are anxious, hoping the province's unsafe levels of PM2.5 air particle pollution subsides later this month as the Songkran holiday draws near.

Bangkok Post

Songkran travel kills 278

There were 1,917 traffic accidents, which claimed 278 lives and injured 1,869 people, during the seven days of the government's road safety campaign for the Songkran festival.

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