Thailand’s Songkran Goes Global: Driving Tourism and Soft Power with World-Class Festivals

Thailand’s Songkran festival has achieved unprecedented global recognition in 2026, with Central Group’s nationwide celebrations drawing a record 15 million participants across the country, according to verified reports from multiple Thai news outlets. The festivities, held from April 13 to 19, 2026, marked a significant milestone in the nation’s cultural diplomacy efforts, transforming the traditional … Read more

Chinese Man Arrested for Molesting Female Journalist During Songkran Festival in Bangkok

A Chinese national has been taken into custody and sent to court for detention after allegedly harassing a female journalist during the Songkran festivities in Bangkok’s Silom district. The incident, which took place amidst the city’s largest water festival celebrations, sparked immediate public outcry and led to a swift police intervention. The suspect was apprehended … Read more