Songkran (สงกรานต์)

Songkran (สงกรานต์)

SONGKRAN (สงกรานต์) The Thai New Year which is also known as Songkran (from a Sanskrit word meaning ‘passing’ or ‘approaching’) is celebrated throughout Thailand between the 13th and 15th of April, but in Pattaya celebrations continue for…

Etiquette tips for travelling in Thailand

Etiquette tips for travelling in Thailand

Etiquette tips for travelling in Thailand © Wanderlust/Shutterstock A monk teaches young novice monks, Thailand (Shutterstock) Although Thai people are very forgiving to foreigners and will probably not say anything, knowing a little about Thailand…