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Revellers ignore splash ban
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/04/2022
» The government is urging full compliance with the ban on water-splashing during the Songkran holidays, to help prevent cases from spiralling out of control after the long break.
No powder smearing, foam parties during Songkran
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/03/2022
» The Bangkok Communicable Disease Committee has decided to ban powder smearing and foam parties during the Songkran festival next month.
BMA to decide on Songkran
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/03/2022
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will on Monday consider whether to allow water-splashing activities on Khao San Road during Songkran, as requested by business operators.
Indonesia mourns as tsunami death toll climbs
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 01/10/2018
» PALU, Indonesia: The toll from an earthquake and tsunami soared to 832 confirmed dead on Sunday, with authorities fearing the numbers will climb as rescuers grappled to get aid to outlying communities cut off from communications and help.
Drugs kill seven at Vietnam music festival
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/09/2018
» HANOI: Seven Vietnamese have died and five are in a coma after taking drugs at an electronic dance music festival in Hanoi, officials said Monday, as authorities scrambled to trace the substance.
Songkran drive-by warning
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 10/04/2018
» Revellers are being urged to stop their vehicles before throwing water over pedestrians in a bid to reduce Songkran traffic accidents, as hospitals prepare emergency response measures and medical facilities.
Loy Krathong starts with villager's protest
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/11/2017
» An elderly woman frustrated over the years inaction by local authorities floated a krathong on the stagnant water covering a local road in Mae Rim district on Friday.
Govt allows six riders in a pickup – for now
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/04/2017
» A pickup truck can carry up to six people in its cab and bed, the government spokesman said on Thursday in an attempt to clear the confusion over the relaxed safety rule.
Savage beating of elderly tourists: Arrests made
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/04/2016
» Three drunk young men beat three UK tourists (aged 68, 65 & 43) unconscious as crowd watched in Hua Hin, two weeks later police action taken after video goes viral.
Behave and dress well, PM warns Songkran goers
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/04/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha says his government is taking a strong position against Songkran misbehaviour. "There are laws governing indecent exposure, which will be enforced," he says.