BANGKOK, April 11 (Bernama) -- The Thai government today kicked off the Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024 to showcase the country's diverse traditions in conjunction with the upcoming Songkran ...

For those eager for a cultural adventure, Thailand’s Maha Songkran World Water Festival is set to be a treat for South Africans and global tourists. The five-day long extravaganza takes place ...

Today, the Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024 officially kicks off at 5.30pm and visitors can watch 20 magnificent processions of Buddha images, Mahodhara Devi (the Nang Songkran goddess of ...

The festival, held between 13 and 15 April in Thailand, is also celebrated in Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar. Songkran is often referred to as the biggest water fight in the world. Images from across ...

Songkran is known for its epic water fights and street parties When a Thai government official told women to dress carefully to prevent harassment at the Songkran festival, it brought back painful ...

“The next Songkran will not be the same as previous years, as we are preparing a grand event ‘World Water Festival – The Songkran Phenomenon’.” Paetongtarn said 2024’s Songkran would ...