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Songkran 2026 around Bangkok: where to make merit then get soaked
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 09/04/2026
» Songkran in 2026 is best tackled like Bangkok traffic: pick your lane early, commit, and keep a dry change of clothes within reach. The Thai New Year’s water fights still dominate the headlines, but this year’s smartest day trips mix temple-time calm with big-city spectacle, from Rattanakosin’s most photogenic blessings to Samut Prakan’s late-April Mon traditions — plus a flagship “Maha Songkran” festival that is setting up shop at Benchakitti Park.
Dual nationals linked to daring Narathiwat gold heist
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 20/10/2025
» The commander of Thailand’s Fourth Army Region has confirmed that suspects involved in the daring Oct 5 gold robbery in Sungai Kolok district, Narathiwat province, have been identified, with individuals holding dual nationalities among those implicated. The heist saw 600 baht-weight of gold stolen in a swift and coordinated operation.
Foreign man beaten by Pattaya locals after assaulting disabled person
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 17/10/2025
» A foreign man was beaten by angry locals in Pattaya after allegedly attacking a disabled Thai man and spitting at police officers during a drunken outburst in a busy nightlife district.