Songkran (สงกรานต์) is the traditional Thai New Year water festival which starts on April 13-15 every year. The word “Songkran” in the Thai language is derived from Sanskrit and refers to astrological progression, moving from one year to another. In ancient times, it was celebrated as a moveable feast, and set to occur as the sun moved into the Aries portion of the zodiac. In modern times the date has been fixed as April 13. Although the Thai people officially changed the New Year to January 1 in 1940 to coincide with the Western business world, the traditional Songkran Festival is still celebrated as a national holiday. HAPPY THAI NEW YEAR 2554! 
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