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Road accidents killed 287 people during Songkran
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/04/2024
» There were 287 fatalities and 2,060 injuries in traffic accidents during the government's road safety campaign week for the Songkran festival, according to Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
Government hails Songkran public transport feat
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/04/2024
» More than 15 million trips were made via public transport modes during the Songkran festival, up 7.92% from the previous year, according to the Transport Ministry.
Songkran public transport systems 'holding up,' ministry says
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 14/04/2024
» About 5.6 million travellers have used public transport during this year's Songkran festival, an increase of 1% on the same period last year, says the Transport Ministry.
Airports brace for Songkran
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 05/04/2024
» Six international airports will welcome about 2.61 million passengers during the Songkran festival, according to the Transport Ministry.
Airlines offer extra flights, discounts during Songkran
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 19/03/2024
» Airlines are wooing Songkran travellers with additional flights and ticket discounts in expectation of strong demand during the annual water festival holiday.
Airlines to cut Songkran fares
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/03/2024
» Six airlines will add 104 flights and give a discount of about 20% on early morning and late night domestic flights during the Songkran holiday as an economy option for travellers, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT).
AI, more cameras mulled to boost revellers' safety
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 06/03/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) on Tuesday unveiled a plan to deploy more modern technology to ensure security measures are ramped up for this year's extended Songkran Festival next month.
Extra flights to reduce ticket costs for holiday
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/03/2024
» Six airlines will add 38 flights during the Songkran holiday to help ease the problem of expensive tickets for domestic flights, said Transport Minister Suriya Juengrungreangkit yesterday.
Songkran 'to make biggest splash yet'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/02/2024
» Bangkok is gearing up for this year's celebrations of Songkran, expected to be more extravagant than ever before as the water festival will be organised as part of the government's promotion of Thailand's soft power.
AOT braces for surge in tourists
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/02/2024
» The government says it will work with Airports of Thailand (AOT) to enhance services and security for passengers, especially Chinese, during the Lunar New Year.