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Silom wraps up Songkran fun with over 650,000 participants
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/04/2026
» The Songkran event on Silom Road in Bangkok ended Tuesday night, with total participants over three days reported at more than 650,000, according to the Bang Rak District Office.
Court warns revellers, 'No groping'
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/04/2026
» The Court of Justice has warned Songkran revellers they could face up to 10 years in prison and/or a hefty fine of 200,000 baht if found guilty of physically molesting someone during crowded water fights.
Russian arrested in Hua Hin with drugs
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/07/2024
» A Russian man has been arrested and illegal drugs seized from his room in Hua Hin town of Prachuap Khiri Khan province.
TEST YOURSELF: Strange but healthy
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/09/2023
» From vegan eggs to insect-based treats, Thai researchers are creating alternative healthy food options.
Khao San Road to close for Songkran fun
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/04/2023
» Khao San Road in Bangkok will be closed from April 13-15 from noon to 8pm for water splashing events during Songkran, which is expected to generate 30-40 million baht a day.
15 test positive for drugs in Pattaya pub raid
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/02/2023
» Pattaya police raided a pub and rounded up 15 customers who tested positive for drugs early Thursday.
Pattaya nightclub facing closure after police raid
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/11/2022
» An entertainment venue in Pattaya is facing closure after it was found to be operating without permission and bags of white powder suspected to be drugs were found around the premises.
Pattaya pub owner caught running online gambling, making 'happy water'
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/04/2022
» A pub operator in Pattaya has been arrested for alleged involvement in an online gambling operation and drugs.
Police crack down on 'happy water' in Pattaya
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/04/2022
» Police have stepped up their campaign against “happy water”, a new kind of illegal drug cocktail whose use has become rampant in Pattaya nightspots.
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.