Songkran and mental health: Warnings amid holiday festivities
SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 2025
Amidst the lively and joyful Songkran long holiday, the public is being urged to pay attention to their mental wellbeing, especially working-age individuals and the elderly.
Learning to coping with the stress of returning to work
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024
People of working age should pay attention to their mental health before resuming their jobs as they could be at risk of developing at least six problems with mental stability after the long Songkran holiday because of stress, a poor environment in the workplace, and loss of work-life balance.
New western Thailand motorway to be open for free during Songkran
THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2024
Motorists will be allowed to use a new motorway that connects Nonthaburi province with Kanchanaburi in western Thailand free of charge during the long Songkran holiday break, Deputy Transport Minister Surapong Piyachot said on Thursday.
Highway congested as holidayers start journey out of capital
FRIDAY, JULY 28, 2023
The Asian Highway, which connects Bangkok and the northern and northeastern parts of the country, saw vehicular congestion on the first day of the long six-day holiday break on Friday.
Six-day holiday tipped to generate 5-7 billion baht from shopping, tourism
THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2023
The upcoming six-day public holiday is expected to generate 5-7 billion baht for the Thai economy mainly from tourists and shoppers, a business leader said on Thursday.
PM urges holiday travellers to drive safely to avoid road accidents
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 03, 2022
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has called on motorists to strictly follow traffic rules and be extra cautious during the three long weekends that occur this month.