Songkran 2019 Festivities in Emerging Destinations (4/4/2019)

The Tourism Authority of (TAT) is promoting Songkran 2019 festivities in three emerging destinations: Tak in the North, Mukdahan in the Northeast, and in the South.

TAT Governor Yuthasak Supasorn said, \"Thailands emerging destinations and secondary cities have a unique charm that is often found in smaller towns around the world. Some traditions are maintained in these places that might have faded in larger more established destinations like Bangkok or Pattaya.

\"While international tourists see Songkran as a boisterous fun festival, for Thais it is a traditional time to place family first, pay respect to ones elders and visit temples. Visitors should get more out of Songkran, if they take time to embrace its origins and traditions.

According to TAT, each of the three destinations Tak, Mukdahan, and Ranong offers unique attractions.

Tak province is home to spectacular natural attractions, including the largest and arguably most beautiful waterfall in Thailand. This small town also serves as an important crossroads for travelers between Bangkok and Chiang Mai and is an important westerly route into Myanmar at (Thailand) / (Myanmar), with cross border access now possible due to relaxed restrictions.

Mukdahan borders the River, across which lies Province of Lao PDR. Roughly 4 km north of the citys center, the second Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge connects it with Savannakhet city.

Ranong, along the Andaman coast, shares a land border with Myanmar. Varied attractions and activities make this a great place for anyone wanting to experience one of Thailands lesser-visited southern provinces. Dense forest and lush agricultural lands cover much of the province, and there are numerous islands, big and small, off the coastline.

Apart from the three provinces, TAT is also supporting activities in eight other provinces, namely Bangkok, Samut Prakan, Sukhothai, Chiang Mai, Lampang, Ayutthaya, Phuket, and Songkhla, to showcase local traditions of the annual Thai water festival.

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