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May you be blessed with joy during Songkran (Thai New Year) and Family Day 2024! Ms. Aey, a former stateless person,is sending her best wishes and appreciation to you. She has now received Thai ...
Thailand’s Songkran festival, famous for its massive water fights, offers the perfect mix of tradition and fun. Here’s what visitors can expect in 2025.
It’s foodie-friendly, too. On Sunday, they celebrate Songkran, the Water Festival. Kids often show up in bathing suits because getting splashed is a new year tradition. (Photo courtesy Joe Sarrubbo) ...
We thought we were ready for Songkran… but nothing could have prepared us for this! In our first-ever experience of Thailand’s wildest and wettest festival, we dove headfirst into non-stop ...
We finally experienced Songkran — Thailand’s biggest and wildest festival — and it was absolutely insane! Join us as we step into a city-wide water war, get completely soaked, and celebrate ...
Songkran marks the start of the traditional Thai New Year and is usually celebrated from April 13-15, though some cities stretch out the fun a few extra days. Taking place at the height of the ...
On Saturday morning, 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS anchor Leah McClean sat down with Farah Meenakanit, who is the Project Coordinator with the Thai Cultural Council of Minnesota, to discuss the Songkran Festival.