Some 5.1 million people are expected to travel during this year’s Songkran Festival, generating over 23 billion baht in revenue — a 26.3% increase from last year’s figures.
Citing a survey by Kasikorn Research Centre, government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said 44.7% of Bangkok residents are planning to travel, either to their hometowns or other destinations, during the Thai New Year holiday period.
“Over 5 million people will travel this week, which is a 28.9% increase compared to the…
