Top: People return from their Songkran holidays Sunday at the Bangkok Railway Station.

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The latest drink fad to hit the country is the “Relaxing Calm” flavor of Sappe Beauty drink, which online reviewers swear makes them laugh. Read: ‘Laugh Juice’ in Short Supply as Fad Sweeps Thailand
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Soi Thonglor 8 before and after a city edict to clear sidewalks of street food vendors went into effect Monday.
Read: See Bangkok Before and After Street Food (Interactive)

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Travelers arrive Sunday to Bangkok’s Mo Chit bus and van terminal from Songkran holidays.
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Government transparency activist Srisuwan Janya taken into military custody Tuesday morning at the military government’s complaint center in Bangkok. Read: Not First Dance For Man Detained Over 1932 Revolution Plaque
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Renanthera orchids bloom on a cliffside near the Pha Kluai Mai Waterfall in Khao Yai National Park. These orchids only bloom once a year, and will be available to view only until the end of April.
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City officials demolish the community of Pom Mahakan Monday. Read: This Endangered Community Has Been Fighting Eviction 24 Years (Photos)
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Men carry women out of the sea Tuesday on Koh Sichang after carrying them in: a traditional Songkran ritual unique to the island.
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A puppet troupe visits PM Prayuth Chan-ocha Tuesday at Government House to promote their cultural show for Bangkok’s 235th anniversary Friday.
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Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha leads government workers through mandatory Wednesday exercises. Read: Here Are 7 GIFS of Prayuth’s Workout Moves. Happy Friday.

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