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Get wet to keep the heat at bay!
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 08/04/2024
» To honour the initiation of Songran into Unesco’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in December last year, many places are hosting events and parties to make a huge splash on the world stage.
Tiny scorpion species found
News, Published on 08/04/2024
» A new scorpion species about 2.5cm long has been discovered at Kaeng Krachan National Park by a research team from Chulalongkorn University's Biology Department.
1,600 officials to ensure order at popular Songkran locations
News, Published on 08/04/2024
» At least 1,600 Bangkok officials and volunteers will be on duty over Songkran in Phra Nakhon district to ensure tourists' safety at popular spots like on the Khao San and Silom roads.
Thailand 'ready' for Songkran festivities
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 07/04/2024
» This year's three-week-long Songkran festival with festivities to take place across the country is expected to give tourism a much-needed boost as it is expected to bring in tens of billions of baht in tourism income.
‘Alien fever’ fuels grave robbing in Peru
Published on 06/04/2024
» NAZCA, Peru - Leandro Rivera says he chanced upon the cave in Peru’s remote Nazca region that contained hundreds of pre-Hispanic artifacts — including human bodies with elongated heads and what appeared to be only three fingers on each hand.
Airbnb registers focus on local experiences
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/04/2024
» Thailand recorded strong demand among small groups and solo travel last year, while tourists stayed longer to explore local experiences, according to accommodation-sharing platform Airbnb.
Chatri donates B20m to Muay Thai gyms
Sports, Published on 05/04/2024
» Chatri Sityodtong offered a special gift to Muay Thai gyms in the southern and northeast parts of Thailand.
Places to enjoy the Songkran celebrations
Life, Published on 04/04/2024
» As part of the Maha Songkran World Water Festival, Ratchadamnoen Avenue and Sanam Luang will serve as major splashing battlegrounds from April 11-15 allowing locals and tourists an opportunity to appreciate the beauty of Thai cultural heritage while escaping the summer heat.
Push for drink-free Songkran
News, Published on 04/04/2024
» The Ministry of Public Health and health advocacy groups are calling for the upcoming Songkran to be celebrated with zero alcohol for the sake of public safety.
Democracy survives crucial test in Senegal
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 04/04/2024
» The crisis in Senegal, the one country in West Africa that has never had a military coup, has passed. Few people outside Africa were paying close attention to it, but I'm sure you will be pleased to know that democracy has survived.