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 ...

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This seemingly valid question was asked during an episode of season three of “The White Lotus” by Kate (Leslie Bibb), one of three women in Thailand on a girls’ trip together — but who don’t appear to ...

“Spiritually, life is a festival, and joy is the true essence of life.” Festivals not only make us more connected but also make us realise what life is. The Songkran festival of Thailand is no ...

The Songkran festival is a celebration held at the start of the Thai new year. The spraying of water signifies cleansing and good fortune. The Seattle Times does not append comment threads to stories ...

The Tourism Authority of Thailand is preparing to host the Water Festival 2026 under the theme “River of Life, Thai Way of Life” to promote Songkran on an international stage. The event, now in its ...

Thailand marked the start of the Songkran New Year on Monday, 13 April 2026, with large crowds gathering in Bangkok for its traditional water festival. Thousands of people filled Khao San Road, using ...

Five days of culture, music and water celebrations at Benchakitti Park reinforce UNESCO-recognised Songkran as a leading global festival Mr. Surasak Phancharoenworakul, Minister of Tourism and Sports, ...