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
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Full Road Accident Statistics for Songkran 2013
The Thai government designated seven days as being the most dangerous during the Songkran new year holiday. This year
Read moreBritish Tourist Wearing a Mankini in Chiang Mai Shocks Thai Netizens
Every year during Songkran, there is always “outrage” about pictures and videos of Thai girls or ladyboys dancing topless in
Read moreGoogle has a Doodle for Songkran
Google Thailand today has a doodle for Songkran on their front page. They often have these doodles marking important events
Read moreTopless Songkran Girls on Samui
There has been outrage before about topless girls celebrating Songkran. Leading the forefront in that was the Ministry of Culture
Read moreBeware of Pickpockets During Songkran
Big crowds are expected for Songkran celebrations across Bangkok this weekend. Some places like Khao San and Silom Roads are
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This year I decided to do something different. I’ve been covering Songkran and other festivals in Samut Prakan for many
Read moreThe Ladies of Songkran 2013
If you appreciate art then you might like to visit this exhibition at ARDEL Gallery of Modern Art about Nang
Read moreFree Taxi Hotline in Bangkok for Songkran
During Songkran please don’t drink & drive. If you are in Bangkok & cannot drive home safely, please call the
Read moreRoad Accident Statistics for Songkran in Thailand 2007-2013
The Thai government has designated the “Seven Dangerous Days of Songkran” as being from Thursday 11th April to Wednesday 17th
Read moreWhere to Celebrate Songkran along the MRT Subway Route
This map of the MRT Subway route in Bangkok shows places where you can join Songkran waterfights. MRT Silom (Exit
Read morePhoto Gallery: Celebrating Songkran at a Thai School
Songkran isn’t until next week, however that doesn’t mean that students can’t have some fun. On their last day of
Read moreCelebrate Songkran on Silom Road 13-15 April 2013
One of the most popular places for Thais and foreigners to celebrate Songkran in Bangkok is Silom Road. It has
Read moreSome Bangkok’s Tollways Free During Songkran
To make it easier for people to travel during the Songkran holiday, some of the tollways will be free. This
Read moreThe Eleven Strict Rules for Songkran 2013
Social media today has been talking a lot about these so-called eleven things that you are forbidden to do during
Read moreHave Songkran Waterfights Really Changed that Much?
Every year people always talk about how bad it is getting during Songkran. Expats say they always stock up with
Read moreThai Cops to Get Tough on Sexual Harrasment during Songkran
Do you remember this photo that went viral on social media during Songkran last year? The sign around his neck says
Read moreHow Will You Celebrate Songkran 2013?
These are two contrasting pictures showing the difference in how some people celebrate Songkran. Which one do you think is
Read moreNang Songkran this year is Mahotorntevee riding a peacock
Songkran in most cities around Thailand usually starts with a parade. This is always led by Nang Songkran which is
Read moreSome Tips for Enjoying Songkran 2013
Next Friday sees the start of the celebrations for the traditional Thai new year. During Friday 12th-Tuesday 16th April 2013,
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