Thai Photo Blogs by Richard BarrowAccording to a poll conducted by the Research Center of Bangkok University, the most popular place for people to play Songkran is Khao San road in Bangkok (34.6%). This is followed by Chiang Mai (22.5%), Silom Road in Bangkok (15.7%) and Pattaya (12.9%). Source: Pattaya Daily News
Suvarnabhumi International Airport has launched activities in conjunction with the upcoming Songkran Thai New Year Festival, 13-15 April, by decorating the terminal and holding cultural activities for passengers. To impress both Thai and international tourists, the terminal has been re-decorated and festive activities have been prepared for tourists, during which they will be invited to pour lustral water on Buddha statues, and to decorate sand pagodas with small flags. Flying Officer Anirut said over 1.5 million passengers are expected...
The National Blood Center of the Thai Red Cross Society has called for blood donations in order to fill in the depleting blood reserves necessary for use during the upcoming long holidays of Songkran. According to National Blood Center Director Medical Doctor Soisa-ang Pikulsod, the center will organize a 9-day campaign encouraging people to donate blood from 9 to 17 April 2011 at the National Blood Center on Henri Dunant Road in Bangkok. The center must find at least...
The Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS) sky train will provide free services for senior citizens aged more than 60 years during Songkran Festival from 13 to 15 April 2011 during its service hours from 6.00 to 24.00 hrs throughout Songkran Festival. BTS Group Chief Operating Officer (COO) Surapong Laoha-Unya stated that the promotion will be launched in order to promote the Family Day and Senior Citizens Day as well as encourage family members to travel together by using BTS...
The Thai Ministry of Public Health has asked all hospitals nationwide to stay alert around the clock to deal with emergency cases during Songkran Festival, which is likely to begin as early as 11 April 2011 and last until 17 April. Public Health Minister Jurin Laksanawisit stated that he has assigned all 875 hospitals across the country to reserve blood and ensure that operation rooms and emergency wards are ready to handle frequent accidents during the Festival. The minister...
Revelers have been advised to refrain from using high-pressure water guns in splashing water to others during the upcoming Songkran Festival while entrepreneurs are cautioned not to import dangerous water guns for sale. Prime Minister’s Office Minister Ongart Klampaiboon admitted that dangerous water guns made with plastic pipes and using the high pressure to shoot water were widely used in the past Songkran Festivals. According to him, the equipment can cause bruises on targets’ body and hurt their eyes...
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