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Songkran 2013

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Daily Life 

I thought the police said “no powder” this year?

April 16, 2013 Richard Barrow 7 Comments Songkran 2013

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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Road Safety 

Full Road Accident Statistics for Songkran 2013

April 15, 2013April 18, 2013 Richard Barrow 4 Comments Songkran 2013

  The Thai government designated seven days as being the most dangerous during the Songkran new year holiday. This year

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Internet 

British Tourist Wearing a Mankini in Chiang Mai Shocks Thai Netizens

April 14, 2013April 14, 2013 Richard Barrow 25 Comments Songkran 2013

Every year during Songkran, there is always “outrage” about pictures and videos of Thai girls or ladyboys dancing topless in

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Google Doodle 

Google has a Doodle for Songkran

April 13, 2013July 29, 2013 Richard Barrow 0 Comments Songkran 2013

Google Thailand today has a doodle for Songkran on their front page. They often have these doodles marking important events

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Daily Life 

Topless Songkran Girls on Samui

April 13, 2013April 13, 2013 Richard Barrow 17 Comments Songkran 2013

There has been outrage before about topless girls celebrating Songkran. Leading the forefront in that was the Ministry of Culture

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Daily Life 

Beware of Pickpockets During Songkran

April 13, 2013 Richard Barrow 0 Comments Songkran 2013

Big crowds are expected for Songkran celebrations across Bangkok this weekend. Some places like Khao San and Silom Roads are

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Daily Life 

Bangkok Songkran Parade 2013

April 12, 2013 Richard Barrow 1 Comment Songkran 2013

This year I decided to do something different. I’ve been covering Songkran and other festivals in Samut Prakan for many

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Daily Life 

The Ladies of Songkran 2013

April 12, 2013April 12, 2013 Richard Barrow 4 Comments Songkran 2013

If you appreciate art then you might like to visit this exhibition at ARDEL Gallery of Modern Art about Nang

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Transport 

Free Taxi Hotline in Bangkok for Songkran

April 11, 2013April 11, 2013 Richard Barrow 0 Comments Songkran 2013

During Songkran please don’t drink & drive. If you are in Bangkok & cannot drive home safely, please call the

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Road Safety 

Road Accident Statistics for Songkran in Thailand 2007-2013

April 9, 2013April 18, 2013 Richard Barrow 10 Comments Songkran 2013

The Thai government has designated the “Seven Dangerous Days of Songkran” as being from Thursday 11th April to Wednesday 17th

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Festivals 

Where to Celebrate Songkran along the MRT Subway Route

April 9, 2013April 9, 2013 Richard Barrow 0 Comments Songkran 2013

This map of the MRT Subway route in Bangkok shows places where you can join Songkran waterfights. MRT Silom (Exit

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Pictures 

Photo Gallery: Celebrating Songkran at a Thai School

April 6, 2013 Richard Barrow 0 Comments Songkran 2013

Songkran isn’t until next week, however that doesn’t mean that students can’t have some fun. On their last day of

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Daily Life 

Celebrate Songkran on Silom Road 13-15 April 2013

April 6, 2013April 6, 2013 Richard Barrow 0 Comments Songkran 2013

One of the most popular places for Thais and foreigners to celebrate Songkran in Bangkok is Silom Road. It has

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Transport 

Some Bangkok’s Tollways Free During Songkran

April 5, 2013April 6, 2013 Richard Barrow 0 Comments Songkran 2013

To make it easier for people to travel during the Songkran holiday, some of the tollways will be free. This

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Daily Life 

The Eleven Strict Rules for Songkran 2013

April 4, 2013April 6, 2013 Richard Barrow 13 Comments Songkran 2013

Social media today has been talking a lot about these so-called eleven things that you are forbidden to do during

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Thailand News 

Have Songkran Waterfights Really Changed that Much?

April 4, 2013April 6, 2013 Richard Barrow 4 Comments Songkran 2013

Every year people always talk about how bad it is getting during Songkran. Expats say they always stock up with

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Daily Life 

Thai Cops to Get Tough on Sexual Harrasment during Songkran

April 4, 2013April 6, 2013 Richard Barrow 0 Comments Songkran 2013

Do you remember this photo that went viral on social media during Songkran last year? The sign around his neck says

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Daily Life 

How Will You Celebrate Songkran 2013?

April 4, 2013April 6, 2013 Richard Barrow 4 Comments Songkran 2013

These are two contrasting pictures showing the difference in how some people celebrate Songkran. Which one do you think is

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Festivals 

Nang Songkran this year is Mahotorntevee riding a peacock

April 2, 2013April 8, 2013 Richard Barrow 0 Comments Songkran 2013

Songkran in most cities around Thailand usually starts with a parade. This is always led by Nang Songkran which is

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Events 

Some Tips for Enjoying Songkran 2013

April 1, 2013April 6, 2013 Richard Barrow 3 Comments 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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