Day: April 14, 2024

Bangkok, of every year is considered “Family Day” this year after Covid has subsided. People come to pay homage at the City Pillar Shrine and Wat Suthat. A lot together To enhance prosperity for oneself and one’s family By wanting the country to be peaceful Unity and may you and your family become even stronger.

Because April 14th of every year is “Family Day” which falls on Songkran Day in Thailand. Because it is considered a good opportunity to reunite with relatives, make merit, and create warmth for the family. Since this morning, people as families have come to pay homage to bathe the Naga Prok in the area of ??Wat Suthat Thepwararam Ratchaworawihan, Bangkok, and to pay homage to the City Pillar Shrine. To enhance prosperity for oneself and one’s family

In this regard, from asking the people who came to pay homage at the City Pillar Shrine by Mrs. Methiya, the people said that I want the country to have peace. Bad things disappear and only good things happen. May you and your family be healthy. And may
His Majesty the King Rama 10 and all of His Majesty have good health and strength. The City Pillar Shrine is a belief that Thai Buddhists come to worship as a representative of stability. and prosperity according to the belief that has been passed down

While in the area of ??Wat Suthat Thepwararam Ratchaworawihan People came to pay homage to sacred objects such as Buddha Sri Sakyamuni. Phra Suntareewani (floating body), Phra Buddha Trilokchet, Phra Kring Yai, Thao Wessuwan. Phra Buddha Setthamuni Phra Buddha Rangsi Muthrabhai There were a lot of people, with Miss Pimnara saying that she wanted to ask for blessings for herself and her family. Especially father and mother are more healthy. You and your brothers and sisters will prosper in your careers as well as having a peaceful country with no conflicts and more unity among all groups.

However, Family Day was first established in 1989. It has great importance and connection with the Songkran festival. By designating April 14 as “Family Day,” it is considere
d a good opportunity for families to gather together. Make merit and dedicate merit to your ancestors, pour water on your head and ask for blessings from the elders. To enhance prosperity and warmth for the family. According to Thai traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation which most people will join together to do various activities To strengthen family love and bonds, such as family reunions, making merit, and dedicating merit to ancestors. Pouring water on one’s head and asking for blessings from the elders in the family Organizing recreational activities such as eating together Playing family games etc.

Source: Thai News Agency

Silom, Colorful LGBTQ+ Parade at Silom Songkran Festival, loud music, people flocking together to spread happiness.

Reporters reported that Songkran water play at Silom Road today The movie was opened for the second day. There are tourists coming to play in the water since morning. Even though it is open for play in the afternoon which municipal officials Bangrak District Office and police officers Silom Road is closed to allow vehicles to enter and exit. From Saladaeng intersection

Today at Silom Road Start playing in the water with a parade. That creates a lot of color. Especially the LGBTQ + group that came to join the march. With a variety of beautiful and beautiful clothes, both Thai and foreigners. The march begins from the area in front of Bangkok Bank Head Office on Silom Road, heading towards Saladaeng Intersection. In addition, there were DJs on both sides of the road playing records. Have the marchers dance happily to the music. And when they reached the point where there were people playing in t
he water, they splashed each other for fun. Plus, the swimming spot is under the train station, making the weather not hot. and not exposed to much sunlight

The swimming area on Silom Road uses a system where officials set up screening points at the corner of the road. Inspect weapons and illegal items along with warning tourists to be careful of criminal groups that might lurk in, especially be careful of slashing bags

For tourists who come to Silom Road, there will be vendors and merchants selling equipment for playing Songkran water. that can choose from a variety of ridges Especially the water gun that foreign tourists have to buy as tools for spraying water for fun.

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Nakhon Si Thammarat, The court approves the issuance of a warrant to arrest and shoot an enemy 7 times in front of a liquor store in the middle of Nakhon Si Thammarat. As for the other two culprits, police are rushing to track them down and prosecute them.

Update on the incident where a criminal shot 7 times in a restaurant. Nakhon Si Thammarat Province Last night, April 12th This caused one person to die and two people to be seriously injured. Recently, the court has approved the issuance of a warrant for the arrest of the shooter, Mr. Apidej, age 24, on charges of knowingly killing another person. Attempting to intentionally kill another person and the Firearms Act The other two culprits are also being searched for.

Relatives of the deceased confirmed that the two sides had never had any conflict before. And the cause is unlikely to come from the deceased’s side. Ask the police to quickly arrest the culprits.

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Chiang Mai, Even though the weather is hot and stuffy But playing Songkran water around the Chiang Mai moat Still lively and fun And the hot weather makes ice cubes used for soaking in water sell especially well.

This morning many fresh markets in Chiang Mai were crowded with people going to buy food. utensils Prepare for making merit during the New Year. Including buying Tung Cho Tung Chai to put in a sand pagoda. According to Lanna people’s belief that deceased friends and relatives will ascend to heaven on Chai Tung Island. It is also a symbol of victory and success.

Today the Lanna people call it Wan Nao. It is the day when the sun moves fully into Aries. Lanna people will not curse or speak vulgarly. Because it will cause bad luck throughout the year.

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Ranong, Made in Thailand, the country of cool Thailand. Today we take you to soak in mineral water for health in Ranong Province. which is recognized as one of the best mineral waters in Thailand And has become a Thai soft power that is famous all over the world.

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Bangkok, Songkran atmosphere on Khao San Road. Entering day 2, tourists are having fun and bustling. Recommended before 11:00 p.m. otherwise you won’t be able to play.

At 1:00 p.m. on April 14 at Khao San Road, Talat Yot Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok, reporters reported that Atmosphere of playing Songkran water on Khao San Road It was found that a large number of both Thai and foreign tourists still gradually came to join in the water play in the Songkran tradition. which is considered the second day Held between 13-15 April 2024, the atmosphere was very fun and lively. amid the hot weather and moisturized

This is to the group of tourists who want to come join in the Songkran water festival at Khao San Road. which must pass through the screening point in front of Chakkraphong Road only And please refrain from bringing powder or high pressure water guns. and alcoholic beverages entering the event You can come to join in the Songkran water festival starting at 7:00 a.m. and will stop playing at 1
1:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. every day.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, Songkran atmosphere on Khao San Road. Entering day 2, tourists are having fun and bustling. Recommended before 11:00 p.m. otherwise you won’t be able to play.

At 1:00 p.m. on April 14 at Khao San Road, Talat Yot Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok, reporters reported that Atmosphere of playing Songkran water on Khao San Road It was found that a large number of both Thai and foreign tourists still gradually came to join in the water play in the Songkran tradition. which is considered the second day Held between 13-15 April 2024, the atmosphere was very fun and lively. amid the hot weather and moisturized

This is to the group of tourists who want to come join in the Songkran water festival at Khao San Road. which must pass through the screening point in front of Chakkraphong Road only And please refrain from bringing powder or high pressure water guns. and alcoholic beverages entering the event You can come to join in the Songkran water festival starting at 7:00 a.m. and will stop playing at 1
1:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. every day.

Source: Thai News Agency

Silom, Today, Silom Road is closed for the last day of Songkran water swimming. From the time the road was closed at noon until it started to enter the evening. The atmosphere is even more lively. Both Thais and foreigners came to play in the water and have fun until it was crowded.

Source: Thai News Agency