The memorable tradition has a deep cultural history rooted in Buddhism and increasing global notoriety for its rowdy water fights ...

Every April, the arrival of traditional Thai New Year, also known as Songkran, turns the nation into a nationwide water ...

The annual festival of Songkran usually signifies a dazzling week-long celebration – but this year’s death toll paints a picture that’s anything but.

In the first three days of Songkran this year, the Thai national holiday, more than 191 deaths have been recorded.

For three days each year, the bustling streets of Bangkok suddenly go eerily quiet. That’s because a nationwide celebration ...

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Hundreds of people flocked to the Wat Buddhametta Mahabaremee Buddhist Temple in Gautier on Sunday to join in celebrating ...

The association said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing had also clarified that such festivals are ...

Songkran celebrations are still in full swing in Phra Pradaeng district, where large crowds of tourists and locals gathered ...

Songkran is known for its epic water fights and street parties When a Thai government official told women to dress carefully to prevent harassment at the Songkran festival, it brought back painful ...