Fire Ravages Three Homes in Nonthaburi, Fireworks Suspected as Cause
NONTHABURI: A fire destroyed three homes in a residential community behind Wat Pracharangsan early on New Year’s Day, with initial reports suggesting that celebratory fireworks may have been the cause. The blaze, which occurred shortly after midnight,…
Crowds and Congestion as Travelers Return to Bangkok After New Year Celebrations
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Thousands of travelers faced extended delays at bus terminals and on major highways as they attempted to return to Bangkok following New Year celebrations. Long queues and traffic congestion were reported at key transport hubs and a…
Tourists Flock to Doi Inthanon and Samet Nang Chee for New Year’s Sunrise Spectacle
CHIANG MAI: Kiew Mae Pan Viewpoint in Doi Inthanon National Park is drawing large crowds of tourists eager to witness the first light of the year. Both locals and international visitors are flocking to the scenic spot, resulting in a bustling road lea…
Tens of Thousands Gather for Sacred Calendar and New Year Blessings in Saraburi
SARABURI: Tens of thousands of people gathered at the temple of Luang Pho Samret Saksit in Saraburi Province to receive a sacred calendar, believed to bring good fortune for the New Year 2568. This annual event draws visitors not only from Saraburi bu…
Phang Nga Residents Celebrate New Year with Traditional Boat Floating Ceremony
PHANG NGA: Residents of Bang Muang Subdistrict in Phang Nga Province participated in a traditional merit-making event by floating boats to ward off bad luck and welcome the new year 2568. This ceremony, practiced by the Moken villagers for hundreds of…