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Songkran revellers undeterred by heat
Evie Richardson, Published on 13/04/2026
» Tourists in the capital are grappling with searing heat and sensory overload as the city braces for the annual Songkran festival, with temperatures climbing and crowds expected to swell in the days ahead.
PM wishes nation a happy holiday
Post Reporters, Published on 12/04/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has extended well-wishes to the public for the Songkran holidays, encouraging people to celebrate with family while prioritising safety and responsibility as festivities begin nationwide.
Rak Chart Party asks Unesco for stricter heritage scrutiny
Online Reporters, Published on 12/04/2026
» The Rak Chart Party has delivered a letter to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) headquarters in Paris calling for greater rigor in the organisation’s World Heritage registration process, to prevent what it described as the distortion or misappropriation of cultural origins.
Songkran road toll at 71 after two days
Online Reporters, Published on 12/04/2026
» Seventy-one people were killed and 317 others injured in traffic accidents during the first two days of the Songkran festival holiday period.
One Bangkok Unveils “Sunsational Songkran Festival 2026”
Published on 11/04/2026
» One Bangkok, the global lifestyle destination in the heart of Bangkok, has announced its "Summer Oneder 2026" campaign, offering thrilling travel, dining, and shopping experiences. The key highlight is “One Bangkok Sunsational Songkran Festival”, set to reignite the rhythm of life amidst cascading waters and vibrant flora. The city's core will be transformed into an immersive summer water park, blending the exhilaration of water, vivid colours, art, culture, and captivating music. Guests can also anticipate an array of enticing summer promotions and live concerts featuring over 57 of Thailand’s leading artists, performing across six consecutive days, from April 10 to April 15. The event commences with a spectacular opening performance titled “The Awakening of Water”, portraying water as more than a source of joy, but as a vital force of life, the driving energy of the city, and a symbol of renewal.
Chiang Mai moat ‘safe for Songkran splashing’
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 10/04/2026
» CHIANG MAI — Water quality in the moat in this northern city is safe for Songkran revellers to splash in but not good enough for drinking, Chiang Mai Mayor Assanee Buranupakorn said on Friday.
ATOD International Dance Competition 2026
Published on 10/04/2026
» The ATOD International Dance Competition 2026 was proudly supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Tourism and Sports, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Education, the Government Lottery Office, and The Australian Teachers of Dancing International (ATODI). The competition was held in honour of the Royal Trophy graciously bestowed by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. The event was organised under the leadership of Dr. Mom Luang Preeyapun Sridhavat, President of the ATOD Children and Youth Development Association, with the generous support of numerous partners, including Sansha Bangkok, Tao Kae Noi Food & Marketing Public Company Limited, Sikarin Hospital, Channel 3 Thailand, Bangkok’s International Festival of Dance & Music, The Agency College Recruit (AR), Singapore Ballet, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Marlupi Dance Academy, Boon Rawd Brewery Co., Ltd., and Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited, together with more than 90 international dance institutions worldwide.
Songkran homecoming rush moves to trains as fuel prices skyrocket
Surachai Piragsa, Published on 10/04/2026
» BURI RAM - Due to the surge in fuel prices, many travellers are booking trains to their hometowns ahead of the Songkran holiday. Passenger numbers at Buri Ram Railway Station rose by 30% compared to previous festival periods.
“KUDTHAI 2026”: Sukhumvit–Song Wat highlight Thai culture, tourism and local goods
Published on 10/04/2026
» BANGKOK – To celebrate Songkran festival 2026, The Mall Group led by Gourmet Market, Gourmet Eats and EM District joins forces with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), Samphanthawong district, Made in Songwat and leading private sector partners to present “KUDTHAI 2026” and “Songwat Kudthai 2026.”
Experts warn of health risks from Super El Niño
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/04/2026
» Environmental experts have warned that Thailand is at risk of entering a Super El Niño phase, bringing extreme heat, severe drought, and prolonged dry spells.