For three days every year, Thailand transforms into a wet and wild party. But this ancient festival is far more than just a raucous good time. Every year from 13-15 April, Thais across the country ...

“Why is everyone carrying those guns?” This seemingly valid question was asked during an episode of season three of “The White Lotus” by Kate (Leslie Bibb), one of three women in Thailand on a girls’ ...

Songkran is the celebration of the Thai New Year. During this time the tradition goes that we all pour water on each other as a symbol of cleansing and ridding ourselves of any bad from the past year.

The annual Songkran Festival brought Angelenos from all walks of life to the streets of Thai Town Sunday as the community gathered for their traditional colorful New Year celebration. With the arrival ...

For me, tongue-tingling curries and noodle bowls are manageable during Houston's dog days of summer, but they taste even better when there's a slight chill in the air. The drop in temps this week ...

Last year we covered the world's biggest water fight, the Songkran Festival in Thailand, and although our story was viewed 100,000 times, and everyone marveled at the delightfully eccentric contrast ...

Hordes of revelers toted colorful water guns Thursday as Thailand kicked off its exuberant three-day Songkran festival at full blast for the first time since 2019, hoping for a significant boost in ...

In many countries in Southeast Asia, such as Myanmar, Thailand, Laos and Cambodia, the arrival of spring also marks the beginning of the new year. Songkran, as the festival welcoming in the new year ...

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 ...

Thai authorities said Wednesday that they will prosecute social media users who share pictures and videos of “indecently dressed” women and transgender individuals during the country’s Songkran ...