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EXPLAINED: Will songkran be a washout | Rare Historical Photos

Two men walk along a deserted Khao San Road in Bangkok on April 13, 2021. The pandemic is expected to dampen the tourism sentiment, particularly during the Songkran festival this year. (Photo: Nutthawat Wicheanbut)

The Thai New Year festival of Songkran is recognised as the most important annual event in the country, similar to Golden Week in China and Japan when a torrent of people are expected to hit the road for a long holiday.

Prior to the pandemic, the festival was a golden opportunity for everyone in the supply chain as local tourists flocked to provinces or took trips abroad, while international guests flooded in to experience the unique water celebrations.

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