Showing 1 - 10 of 36
Beauty queen in Pattaya as party ends
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/04/2025
» People have begun to trickle back to Bangkok as Songkran winds down, with 100,000 travellers expected daily as the Transport Ministry continues its tightened safety measures on Wednesday and Thursday.
Reinstated police officers ordered back to inactive posts
Post Reporters, Published on 01/11/2023
» CHIANG MAI: Five senior police officers recently reinstated after being transferred to inactive posts over an illegal casino that flourished within their jurisdiction have again been suspended.
Nationwide watch for Covid after mask-free Songkran
Post Reporters, Published on 17/04/2023
» Health officials nationwide have been ordered to watch for new Covid-19 outbreaks and clusters, and prepare medication and equipment for inpatients, in the wake of Songkran festivities.
Drunken Songkran antics spur plea for police action
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/04/2023
» More than 40 people yesterday joined hands to submit a letter to the Royal Thai Police (RTP) to strictly enforce laws about alcohol sales and sexual harassment during the Songkran festival.
Prince Dipangkorn visits Princess Bajrakitiyabha in hospital
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/12/2022
» His Royal Highness Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti yesterday visited Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, where she is being treated after losing consciousness due to a heart condition on Dec 14.
Covid caveat for NY bashes
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/12/2022
» New Year countdown celebrations will be allowed to take place in Bangkok, though patrons will be required to wear face masks in areas where crowds gather.
Test & Go may be binned soon
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/04/2022
» The government will next week consider scrapping the Test & Go entry scheme and Thailand Pass registration as it aims to pull in more visitors to help the tourism sector.
An economic splash of cold water
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 11/04/2022
» The Songkran celebrations not only mark the Thai New Year, but also may help determine the economic health of the country this year amid a prolonged global oil price hike and new fears about an Omicron infection surge.
Khao San businesses petition govt to let tourists splash out
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/03/2022
» An association of business operators on Khao San Road yesterday submitted a petition to the government imploring the prime minister to allow water-splashing activities during the Songkran festival.
BMA to decide on Songkran
News, Post Reporters, 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.