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 ...

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, ...

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

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

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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 ...

Songkran is known for its epic water fights and street parties When a Thai government official told women to dress carefully to prevent harassment at the Songkran festival, it brought back painful ...

POIPET, Cambodia, April 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The highly anticipated Heaven747 Songkran Festival 2025 made history with the world's first Songkran Festival held aboard a Boeing 747 aircraft. Over ...

Cheers roar through the air as the packed crowds hurl water at one another. People in vehicles pour buckets of water over the masses, business owners aim hoses at the crowds and fun seekers fire giant ...

The Songkran Festival is a holiday in Thailand that celebrates the New Year and is filled with fun-filled activities Thais believe that splashing water on people in the streets is a way to bring good ...