More than 1.13 million people, both Thais and foreigners, celebrated the water-splashing Songkran festival in Bangkok. The Maha Songkran World Water Festival at Sanam Luang, held from April 11th to the 15th, alone has generated income of 4 billion baht, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has revealed on Friday.
The Sanam Luang festival attracted 1.1 million visitors, comprising 90% Thais and 10% foreigners.
Meanwhile, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) reported that 241,537 people celebrated Songkran on Silom Road during the three-day event, while 333,201 joined festivities on Khao San Road during the same period.