Songkran festivities in southern Thailand set to generate over 1 billion baht


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BANGKOK: (Bernama) The Thai government anticipates that tourist spending during Songkran, or the Thai New Year, will exceed 1 billion baht, particularly in Songkhla, a southern province of the Kingdom.

Deputy Spokesperson for the Thai Prime Minister's Office, Anukul Pruksanusak, stated that Songkran is one of the festivals that attracts significant interest from tourists and is particularly popular among international visitors.

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