I thought the police said “no powder” this year?
You may remember that in the days leading up to Songkran government agencies released “rules” on what you couldn’t do
Read moreYou may remember that in the days leading up to Songkran government agencies released “rules” on what you couldn’t do
Read moreThe Thai government designated seven days as being the most dangerous during the Songkran new year holiday. This year
Read moreEvery year during Songkran, there is always “outrage” about pictures and videos of Thai girls or ladyboys dancing topless in
Read moreGoogle Thailand today has a doodle for Songkran on their front page. They often have these doodles marking important events
Read moreThere has been outrage before about topless girls celebrating Songkran. Leading the forefront in that was the Ministry of Culture
Read moreBig crowds are expected for Songkran celebrations across Bangkok this weekend. Some places like Khao San and Silom Roads are
Read moreThis year I decided to do something different. I’ve been covering Songkran and other festivals in Samut Prakan for many
Read moreIf you appreciate art then you might like to visit this exhibition at ARDEL Gallery of Modern Art about Nang
Read moreDuring Songkran please don’t drink & drive. If you are in Bangkok & cannot drive home safely, please call the
Read moreThe Thai government has designated the “Seven Dangerous Days of Songkran” as being from Thursday 11th April to Wednesday 17th
Read moreThis map of the MRT Subway route in Bangkok shows places where you can join Songkran waterfights. MRT Silom (Exit
Read moreSongkran isn’t until next week, however that doesn’t mean that students can’t have some fun. On their last day of
Read moreOne of the most popular places for Thais and foreigners to celebrate Songkran in Bangkok is Silom Road. It has
Read moreTo make it easier for people to travel during the Songkran holiday, some of the tollways will be free. This
Read moreSocial media today has been talking a lot about these so-called eleven things that you are forbidden to do during
Read moreEvery year people always talk about how bad it is getting during Songkran. Expats say they always stock up with
Read moreDo you remember this photo that went viral on social media during Songkran last year? The sign around his neck says
Read moreThese are two contrasting pictures showing the difference in how some people celebrate Songkran. Which one do you think is
Read moreSongkran in most cities around Thailand usually starts with a parade. This is always led by Nang Songkran which is
Read moreNext Friday sees the start of the celebrations for the traditional Thai new year. During Friday 12th-Tuesday 16th April 2013,
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