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Lampang's Unique Songkran 2024 Celebrates Cultural Heritage
Published on 19/04/2024
» Lampang Province marked the "Salung Luang, Klong Yai, New Year of Nakhon Lampang 2024" with a vibrant display of its unique cultural identity, showcasing traditions not found elsewhere and passed down through generations. The festivities included the procession for the Salung Luang Ceremony and the Theppabutr-Theptida Salung Luang contest. This celebration also recognised UNESCO’s declaration of “Songkran in Thailand” as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Events took place at Museum Lampang, Wat Pong Sanuk, and Khuang Nakhon Public Park on April 7th and 13th, with a grand opening ceremony on April 10th featuring a spectacular light and sound show and a performance by Lanna artist Aom Rattanang.
Defusing heritage rows
Oped, Editorial, Published on 18/04/2024
» As the Songkran water-splashing festival draws to a close in Thailand and Cambodia, the war of words among netizens -- sparked by a Thai influencer who made sarcastic comments about the Khmer New Year -- drags on.
Songkran celebrations continue with Wan Lai Festival
Life, Post Reporters, Published on 18/04/2024
» As Songkran festivities end in most parts of the country, Chon Buri is continuing Thai New Year celebrations with the Wan Lai Festival -- which began on Tuesday and runs until Sunday -- on the mainland and islands.
Government buoyant as tourist tally tops 10m
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 17/04/2024
» More than 10 million foreign tourists have visited Thailand so far this year, bringing in more than 500 billion baht, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
150t of waste collected from Songkran venues
News, Published on 17/04/2024
» About 150 tonnes of waste has been collected from Silom and Khao San roads after Songkran festivities.
Group warns about music marketing
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/04/2024
» The Stop-Drink Network Thailand has warned against liquor companies using music marketing strategies to promote their products.
Woman complains about Songkran groping
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/04/2024
» A woman has complained to police about being groped during a Songkran celebration in Samut Prakan on Monday night.
Woman complains about Songkran groping
Sutthiwit Chayutworakan, Published on 16/04/2024
» SAMUT PRAKAN: A woman has complained to police about being groped during a Songkran celebration in Muang district on Monday night.
Foreigner drowns trying to retrieve water gun from canal
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/04/2024
» Two foreigners died in Bangkok from Sunday night to early Monday morning. One drowned in a canal in an apparent attempt to retrieve a water gun, while the other fell to his death from a hotel fire escape.
Foreigner drowns trying to retrieve water gun from Bangkok canal
Post Reporters, Published on 15/04/2024
» Two foreigners died in the capital from Sunday night to early Monday morning. One drowned in a canal in an apparent attempt to retrieve a water gun, while the other fell to his death from a hotel fire escape.