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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is hosting “Amazing Songkran 2022 Celebrations” at 10 temples in Bangkok and the “Songkran Music Heritage Festival 2022” in Ayutthaya and Songkhla. It is also supporting other Songkran festivities in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Samut Prakan.

Locals and tourists take part in Songkran festivities nationwide.

ELEPHANTS WITH hearts and flowers painted on their bodies sprayed water at revellers celebrating Songkran on Thursday, in an annual event that has animal protection groups crying foul over animal cruelty.

Edict handed down by religious authorities triggers concern over growing intolerance