Event organisers in Thailand have reaped profits estimated up to 1.7 billion USD on the occasion of Songkran, the Thai traditional New Year festival from April 13-15.
According to Kriengkrai, co-Chief Executive of Index Creative Village Plc, Thailand's largest event organiser, the lead-up to Songkran celebrations have been good for business.
The value of the festival would increase if the government promoted Thai New Year as a regional event, he added.
This year, many organisers charged entrance fees for Songkran events to help with crowd control.
Major venues in Bangkok holding Songkran events include CentralWorld, MBK Centre, Asiatique, The Circle Ratchaphruek, Siam Park City, The Promenade and W Bangkok.
During the three-day festival, families reunite and offer prayers and food to monks.
A highlight of the event is younger individuals pouring water on the elders to bring them good luck.
Songkran has become an international occasion with a wide range of tourists from around the globe celebrating the Thai New Year.-VNA
According to Kriengkrai, co-Chief Executive of Index Creative Village Plc, Thailand's largest event organiser, the lead-up to Songkran celebrations have been good for business.
The value of the festival would increase if the government promoted Thai New Year as a regional event, he added.
This year, many organisers charged entrance fees for Songkran events to help with crowd control.
Major venues in Bangkok holding Songkran events include CentralWorld, MBK Centre, Asiatique, The Circle Ratchaphruek, Siam Park City, The Promenade and W Bangkok.
During the three-day festival, families reunite and offer prayers and food to monks.
A highlight of the event is younger individuals pouring water on the elders to bring them good luck.
Songkran has become an international occasion with a wide range of tourists from around the globe celebrating the Thai New Year.-VNA
