Last year we covered the world's biggest water fight, the Songkran Festival in Thailand, and although our story was viewed 100,000 times, and everyone marveled at the delightfully eccentric contrast ...

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Thailand’s major annual festivals, including Loy Krathong, New Year’s Eve, and Songkran, will proceed but require organizers ...

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 ...

Many take it for granted that January 1 is the “real” New Year’s Day. The Chinese cleared up that misconception in February with the start of the Year of the Snake. Muslims, on the other hand, quietly ...

Among a mixture of water, talcum powder and giggling children, Darwin's Thai community has held its first Songkran festival. The three-day festival is celebrated in Thailand every year and welcomes in ...

The Thai New Year will soon be upon us and if you're looking for fine feasts to celebrate it with. Here's our pick. The Mandarin Oriental Shops / Until April 30 The Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok welcomes ...

Songkran comes from the Sanskrit word sankranti, which roughly translates as “astrological transition”. The Buddhist festival, which is celebrated from April 13 to 15, marks the Thai New Year. It’s a ...

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TikTok Thailand set out to increase brand love by making itself more relevant to Thai people, using the festival of Songkran as a starting point. This interactive film campaign won the ‘Music and ...

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 ...