Thailand celebrates the annual Songkran water festival a day early this year as part of the government's push to boost tourism and economy, Reuters reported. The Songkran holiday which marks the Thai New Year, will run for 5 days from April 12-16.
In photos: Thailand water festival

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People celebrate Songkran on Soi 11, a popular street in Bangkok for nightlife, Bangkok, April 13, 2024.

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Foreign tourists enjoy the Songkran celebrations by participating in the public water fights, Asoke, Bangkok, April 13, 2024.

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A man reacts as a bucket of water is splashed on him during the Songkran water festival to celebrate the Thai New Year in Prachinburi Province, Thailand, April 13, 2024.

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Locals and tourists play with water as they celebrate the Songkran holiday which marks the Thai New Year in Bangkok, Thailand, April 13, 2024.