Thai news outlet Khaosod English features Sinon Loresca for his viral appearances during Songkran Festival and his visit to ...

Sales across almost all retail and wholesale categories declined, except for department stores, which saw a slight ...

The 5th annual Songkran Festival brings a royal twist to the two-day celebration of the Thai New Year. Organizers say the event seeks to cherish Thai culture and community, and will feature music, ...

The Songkran Festival returns with cultural showcases, cuisine, and performances from the Princess of the Asia Royal Court, organizers say.

Persatuan Siam Malaysia (PSM) president Sam Maark Suvanphet yesterday said that there is confusion between the Songkran celebration and ...

Ordinary Malaysians also pushed back online, questioning the cultural credentials of an EDM water party under a ministry called Kementerian Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya, and raising concerns over drug ...

A Guinness World Record was set during the Songkran Festival in Los Angeles after more than 1,300 Pad Thai dishes were sold within one hour.

BANGKOK -- Local authorities in Thailand's capital are teaming up with a major chemicals company to recycle the colorful water guns brandished by revelers during the nation's famous Songkran festival, ...

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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 ...

08:08, Thu, Apr 16, 2026 Updated: 08:08, Thu, Apr 16, 2026 At least 191 people have died during Thailand’s Songkran festival, a celebration often dubbed the “world’s largest water fight,” after a ...