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Dog mauls owner to death
Post Reporters, Published on 09/01/2025
» SARABURI - An elderly man has died after being savagely attacked by his dog at the family home in Kaeng Khoi district of this central province.
We shall meet again
Life, Published on 13/04/2020
» Thailand without Songkran in April is unprecedented. But in a shocking move, the first meeting of the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration last month decided that the annual Songkran holidays -- April 13-15 -- should be postponed to later, undisclosed dates.
Celebrating Songkran festivities
Life, Published on 11/04/2018
» For Songkran, shall we go vintage or vogue? Prim or bold? Old-school or sexy?
Traditional clothes see sales rise
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/04/2018
» Sales of traditional garments have risen nationwide due to the popularity of the soap Bupphaesannivas (Love Destiny), while Hawaiian shirts are also seeing a sales surge ahead of the Songkran festival next week.
Iconic artist wants to spark cultural wave
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/03/2018
» National artist Naowarat Pongpaiboon called for regular cultural events to be held across the country Thursday.
The wild old days
Life, Published on 13/04/2017
» As people prepare to celebrate Songkran, this year's festival sees a number of stricter road safety rules and regulations -- from the Section 44 edict requiring all car passengers to buckle up to the ban of water-throwing from the back of pickups along major roads and highways. But the spirit of Songkran has always been high -- and wild. Here we take a look at photos from the Bangkok Post's archives to see how Songkran revellers enjoyed the water war in the past with or without harsh traffic rules enforced.
The carefree, careless days of Songkran
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 10/04/2017
» Tomorrow marks the first day of "seven dangerous days" of Songkran, a seasonal road safety campaign designated by the Ministry of Interior's Road Safety Directing Centre to observe road accidents and death toll during long holidays to raise awareness regarding driving safely.
Scottish Muay Thai boxer: Heat stroke death
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/03/2017
» After fighting for years in over 70 fights 'the dancing boxer' dies from dehydration running under scorching sun in heavy sweatsuit.
Scottish Muay Thai boxer dies probably from heat stroke
Published on 26/03/2017
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA - A Scottish Muay Thai boxer was found dead on Sunday in a heavy sweatsuit that police speculate might have brought on a heat stroke.
Guru's songkran games
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 15/04/2016
» By now, you probably have either already been soaked head to toe many times over, doused with water by an elephant, or you haven't left home since Wednesday. But, hey, if you're up for some fun with a sensible amount of wetness with your friends and family, boy, do we have something for you. We're sending off the last day of Songkran Festival with our three party games to be enjoyed with your loved ones. Happy Thai New Year, everyone!