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Songkran road accidents kill 243 people
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/04/2024
» Road accidents killed 243 people and injured 1,837 others during the six days of the Songkran festival holiday.
Air fares cut for Songkran travel
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/04/2024
» Air fares on three popular domestic routes are cheaper by 3.8-14% for the Songkran festival from this Friday, the transport minister said on Wednesday.
Fatal crash in national park
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/03/2024
» One person was killed and nine others injured, including three Russian tourists, when a passenger pickup truck overturned in Chanthaburi's Khao Kitchakut National Park on Thursday.
Five-day holiday for Songkran festival
Published on 13/02/2024
» The cabinet has declared Friday April 12 a special government holiday, ensuring a five-day weekend for the Songkran festival.
Covid cases, deaths rise after Songkran
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/04/2023
» The number of Covid-19 cases and covid-related fatalities soared 150% last week over the previous seven days, following the Songkran celebrations.
27 killed, 287 injured on first day of Songkran travel
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/04/2023
» Twenty-seven people were killed and 287 injured in 278 road crashes on Tuesday, the first of the "seven deadly days" of the Songkran festival.
Court warns on drink driving
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/04/2023
» The Court of Justice is warning motorists to refrain from drink drinking during the Songkran festival, as the number of accidents over the Thai New Year holidays has increased over the past two years.
Jabs urged ahead of New Year
Published on 29/11/2022
» Daily recorded Covid-19 cases are expected to rise until the end of the year due in part to increased crowd gatherings, according to the Public Health Ministry.
Songkran travel kills 278
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/04/2022
» 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.
Intense heat, thunderstorms for Songkran
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/04/2022
» Revellers can expect hot weather during the Songkran festival followed by gusty winds and thunderstorms, the Meteorological Department has warned.