Every April, the arrival of traditional Thai New Year, also known as Songkran, turns the nation into a nationwide water festival as revelers grab squirt guns, buckets, and plenty ...

The Songkran Festival returns with cultural showcases and a royal twist, featuring the Princess of Asia Royal Court, organizers say.

April in Thailand is a scorcher, with temperatures regularly reaching 95 degrees Fahrenheit in the capital city of Bangkok and surpassing 100 degrees in other regions. But in the middle of April, ...

ST PAUL, Minn. — The Thai Cultural Council of Minnesota would like to invite the public to come and celebrate the third consecutive year of the Thai New Year celebration that will be held on the State ...

The Songkran festival is a celebration held at the start of the Thai new year. The spraying of water signifies cleansing and good fortune. Adidas’ Memorial Day sale takes up to 30% off shoes, workout ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Revelers take part in mass water fights on the first day of Songkran, or Thai New Year, on Silom Road in Bangkok in 2024. - ...

Songkran 2026 confirmed that Thailand’s New Year festival is no longer just about buckets and water guns, but a full-blown ...

While the Thai holiday is globally famous for being the “world’s largest water fight”, the reality on the ground is a horrific cycle of road accidents, drink-driving and reckless behaviour. In the ...

The Songkran festival is a celebration held at the start of the Thai new year. The spraying of water signifies cleansing and good fortune. The Hearst Foundations has awarded Washington State ...

Bangkok, Thailand (CNN) — On the surface, Thailand’s annual Songkran festival appears to be just one great big water fight. Every April, people young and old take to the streets all over the country, ...

The Songkran water festival is a celebration held annually at the start of the Thai new year. The spraying of water signifies cleansing and good fortune. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo ...