Songkran (วันสงกรานต์)
The Thai new year is celebrated each year on the 13th to the 15th of April. Generally alcohol flows freely and the streets are awash with water. On these days, government offices and banks are closed.
N.b In Pattaya it's celebrated the following week.
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