The Latest Breaking News from Songkran

Songkran figures to determine future easing of travel restrictions

Further easing of travel restrictions to help the struggling tourism sector will depend on an evaluation of the Covid-19 situation after the Songkran holiday next week.

Bangkok Post · Apr 8, 2022

Songkran restrictions in Phrachuap Khiri Khan

PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: The communicable diseases committee of this central province has issued restrictions on activities to celebrate the Songkran festival which include an alcohol and water fight ban to help control Covid-19.

Bangkok Post · Mar 30, 2022

Economic outlook turns dour as committee meets

All eyes are on the Bank of Thailand as rising inflation, spiking energy prices, a weakened baht and the impact of the war in Ukraine could all combine to influence a revision of key economic figures, especially GDP growth and interest rates, at the central bank's rate-setting committee meeting on…

Bangkok Post · Mar 29, 2022

Songkran rules in works

The government will meet on Friday to deliberate ways to curb the spread of Covid-19 during the Songkran holiday period, which includes a proposed ban on water-splashing.

Bangkok Post · Mar 17, 2022

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Bangkok Post · Mar 11, 2022

Positive sentiment predicted for Songkran fest

Tourism operators expect improving domestic sentiment for the upcoming Songkran holiday despite a sagging economy and virus outbreak that continue to derail growth in the sector.

Bangkok Post · Mar 4, 2022

Covid surge worries govt

The government is thinking of tightening anti-Covid measures on Valentine's Day and around Songkran after a rapid increase in new infections.

Bangkok Post · Feb 11, 2022