Thailand celebrates the annual Songkran water festival a day early this year as part of the government's push to boost tourism and economy, Reuters reported. The Songkran holiday which marks the Thai New Year, will run for 5 days from April 12-16.
In photos: Thailand water festival
![Thousands celebrate Songkran at the backpacker-haven Khao San Road, Bangkok, April 13, 2024.](https://gdb.voanews.com/01000000-0aff-0242-9694-08dc5c86d479_w1024_q10_s.jpg)
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Thousands celebrate Songkran at the backpacker-haven Khao San Road, Bangkok, April 13, 2024.