39 killed, 402 injured on first day of Songkran festival in Thailand
Bangkok – Road accidents have killed 39 people and injured 402 others on Friday — the first day of the seven-day campaign to reduce road accidents throughout Thailand — as people celebrate the annual Songkran festival or Thailand’s traditional New … Continue reading 39 killed, 402 injured on first day of Songkran festival in Thailand
China’s top political advisor meets Thai Princess
BEIJING, April 10 (Xinhua) — China’s top political advisor Yu Zhengsheng met Thursday with visiting Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, advocating increased cultural exchanges between the two sides. Yu, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative … Continue reading China’s top political advisor meets Thai Princess
Fun, culture and cuisine at Sukhothai, homeland of Songkran Festival
Sukhothai – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is organising the Thai New Year (Songkran) Festival 2014 in seven major destinations across Sukhothai province, traditionally the homeland of Songkran Festival, which was first celebrated over 700 years ago. To help … Continue reading Fun, culture and cuisine at Sukhothai, homeland of Songkran Festival
Magic and traditions of Thai New Year (Songkran)
Bangkok – There is no better place to celebrate “Songkran” than Thailand, where the many unique rituals and festivities, which for centuries have celebrated the significance of water in Thai culture and society, will charm and delight visitors old and … Continue reading Magic and traditions of Thai New Year (Songkran)
TAT and VISA launch “Thailand Splash & Spice 2014”
Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Visa International (VISA) have teamed up again for the third year to organise a seven-week extravaganza of Thai cuisine and culture known as the “Thailand Splash and Spice Festival”. To run … Continue reading TAT and VISA launch “Thailand Splash & Spice 2014”