Songkran Will Go On Despite Drought: Tourism Authority

BANGKOK — Despite threats of persistent and severe drought, the Tourism Authority of Thailand said the annual water fight festival that marks the traditional Thai New Year will go on as normal.

The world-renowned Songkran festival will only last for three days in April and therefore not have any significant impact on water use nationwide, said tourism authority Gov. Yuthasak Supasorn.

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By Teeranai Charuvastra