BANGKOK, 12 April 2016 (NNT) – More than 370,000 holidaymakers have begun to make their trips upcountry since last Friday to celebrate the Songkran festival with their families and loved ones.

Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said the number of people leaving Bangkok over the past three days has fallen short of its forecast by 20,000. He expects the number of travelers to peak between April 12 and 13.

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