reader Posted Sunday at 10:10 AM Posted Sunday at 10:10 AM From Pattaya News March 30, 2025 – As Thailand gears up for the highly anticipated Songkran Festival, the traditional Thai New Year celebrated with vibrant water fights and cultural festivities, authorities and local organizers have confirmed that the recent earthquake in the region will not disrupt planned activities. Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra addressed the nation earlier today, stating, “The situation in Thailand has stabilized, and we are working tirelessly to ensure safety and normalcy. Songkran is a cornerstone of our culture and economy, and we are committed to ensuring it goes ahead as a time of joy and renewal.” Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt echoed this sentiment, noting that the city’s earthquake response command center has assessed damages and found them limited to specific sites, leaving key festival areas like Silom Road and Khao San Road unscathed. https://thepattayanews.com/2025/03/30/thailand-assures-songkran-activities-will-proceed-unaffected-by-recent-earthquake/ Quote
Foolish Posted Sunday at 02:57 PM Posted Sunday at 02:57 PM I wouldn't mind having it cancelled so I could avoid all the crowd and water 🤭 floridarob, khaolakguy and Ruthrieston 2 1 Quote
floridarob Posted Monday at 05:02 AM Posted Monday at 05:02 AM 14 hours ago, Foolish said: I wouldn't mind having it cancelled so I could avoid all the crowd and water 🤭 It looks like I'll be in Thailand on those dates, not planned that way and I always have planned not to be there during Songkran, not into watersports 😉.... the Universe doesn't always align with my wishes/plans Quote
Keithambrose Posted Monday at 10:32 AM Posted Monday at 10:32 AM 5 hours ago, floridarob said: It looks like I'll be in Thailand on those dates, not planned that way and I always have planned not to be there during Songkran, not into watersports 😉.... the Universe doesn't always align with my wishes/plans All types of water sports? floridarob 1 Quote
floridarob Posted Monday at 01:34 PM Posted Monday at 01:34 PM 3 hours ago, Keithambrose said: All types of water sports? No.... I'm not German 😝 Quote
Min Posted Tuesday at 01:48 PM Posted Tuesday at 01:48 PM On 3/30/2025 at 9:57 PM, Foolish said: I wouldn't mind having it cancelled so I could avoid all the crowd and water 🤭 It’s probably not so bad after all https://www.nationthailand.com/business/economy/40048159 Quote
Foolish Posted Tuesday at 02:16 PM Posted Tuesday at 02:16 PM I was going to go to pattaya but I'm now going to stick just to BKK since everyone is now rushing there 😅 Quote
