DestinationsThe country’s cabinet approved a five-day Songkran holiday period on Tuesday.

It’s a party: Thailand readies for longer new year break

By Travel Weekly Asia

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Feb 28, 2018

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Thailand to ring in the new year over an extended Songkran holiday period from April 12-16 this year

Thailand to ring in the new year over an extended Songkran holiday period from April 12-16 this year Photo Credit: drpnncpp/Getty Images

Thailand will ring in the Thai New Year over a five-day break this year from April 12-16, said the country’s cabinet on Tuesday (February 27).

Col Athisith Chainuvati, a government spokesman, said the extended holiday will boost economic activity and tourism.

He added that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has asked various agencies to stay open longer to provide more convenient services for people to travel home during the long holiday.

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