Songkran merit-making at Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram temple
Although there will be no water splashing during the Songkran holiday this year, people can take part in other activities to celebrate the traditional Thai New Year. At Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram temple in Bangkok, people can make merit and take part in many activities under New Normal conditions. Phra…
List of locations where Songkran 2021 festivities are cancelled
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This is a living document which the TAT Newsroom will update as new information becomes available The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to provide the following updates for travellers regarding the cancellation of Songkran 2021 festivities in different locations in Thailand, as part of the nationwide effort to…
Bangkok and 40 Thai provinces to close entertainment venues during Songkran
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This is a living document which the TAT Newsroom will update as new information becomes available – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to provide the following updates to travellers regarding the Royal Thai Government’s latest measures to curb the spread of the recent community transmission of…
PM calls for strict measures over concerns of COVID-19 spread
Thailand’s Prime Minister has expressed concern over the COVID-19 situation, in particular its spread via entertainment venues, and ordered strict measures to be imposed on bars, pubs and karaoke lounges, including 14 day closures if an infection is discovered. Prime Minister’s Office spokesperson, said the PM has reiterated that strict…
New Campaign to Reduce Traffic Congestion during Songkran
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The Transport Ministry has launched the “Near to Home and Far from Home” campaign to reduce traffic congestion during this year’s Songkran Festival, targeting people living within 300 kilometres from Bangkok Minister Saksayam Chidchob said the idea is to have motorists manage their travelling days, instead of all travelling on…
BMA Alerts People at Risk of Covid-19 in Thonglor and Ekkamai areas
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has urged people who had visited Krystal Club, Bla Bla Bar and Beer House in the Thonglor and Ekkamai areas from March 25 to 31 to fill a risk assessment form via the website as soon as possible. BMA’s Health Department and Urban Institute for Disease Prevention had reported…