was that?!” On the surface, Thailand’s annual Songkran festival does indeed appear to be just one great big water fight. Every April, people young and old take to the streets all over the ...

In many areas of Thailand, including the capital, Bangkok, Songkran public water fights usually last for three days starting on April 13. But this year the festival began a day earlier as Thailand ...

For three days every year, Thailand transforms into a wet and wild party. But this ancient festival is far more than just a raucous good time. Every year from 13-15 April, Thais across the country ...

The government will organise World Songkran Festival activities nationwide from April 1-21, according to the government spokesman. Chai Wacharonke said on Monday this followed Unesco's recent ...

The word ‘Songkran’ is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Sankranti’ meaning ‘astrological passage’. This festival marks the occasion of the traditional Thai New Year which falls every ...