Songkran Extended to 5 Days This Year

Revellers celebrate the last day of Songkran last year in Silom.
Revellers celebrate the last day of Songkran last year in Silom.

BANGKOK — The interim cabinet announced Tuesday that the Songkran holiday will be extended two days this year.

Col. Atisit Chaiyanuwat, prime minister’s office spokesman, said the holiday will also be observed on April 12 and April 16 this year since the official days – April 14 and April 15 – fall on a weekend.

Atisit said he hopes the extended holiday will promote tourism.