Thailand expects 17-20 million travelers during Songkran Festival
The Thai government will fully support this year's Songkran Festival, which takes place from April 13-15, with 17 – 20 million people expected to travel around the country next month.
Bangkok (VNA) - The Thai government will fullysupport this year's Songkran Festival, which takes place from April 13-15, with17 – 20 million people expected to travel around the country next month.
According to Government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri,Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha had ordered state agencies to prepare grandevents for the holiday. The expected number of tourist represents a significantincrease from the COVID-19 pandemic period.
Anucha said the government has launched campaigns toencourage people to enjoy trips and travel during public holidays between now andSeptember under the Tourism Authority of Thailand's "VisitThailand Year: Amazing New Chapters" scheme and such campaigns as WeTravel Together, Wonder Deal and Secret Code 365.
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Massive Songkran festival will be held across Thailand in April to further stimulate the resurgent tourism industry, Thai government spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri said on March 26.
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