Government House, Cabinet approves a budget of 104 million baht to organize an evening event, Maha Songkran 2024, on April 11-15. Ms. Kanika Aunjit, Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister's Office, revealed that the Cabinet (Cabinet) meeting resolved to approve the fiscal year 2023 budget for the time being, the central budget, a list of reserves for emergencies or Required amount of 104,872,000 baht (134,872,000-30,000,000) to carry out the Maha Songkran World Water Festival project, Yen Thua La, Maha Songkran 2024. The expected result from organizing this event is to create a patent for the Intellectual Property Festival to honor the unique event. Thai The number of tourists attending the event was more than 200,000, generating approximately 3,125 million baht in income and turnover during the Songkran festival. Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister's Office said that according to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to organize the Maha Songkran World W ater Festival, Maha Songkran 2024, in April 2024 in Bangkok and 5 regional identity areas throughout Thailand. To join in preserving and passing on the beautiful traditions of Thailand. and celebrate the occasion of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) announcing its registration. 'Songkran in Thailand' is humanity's intangible cultural heritage. At the 18th meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee on the Preservation of Intangible Cultural Heritage on 6 December 2023 in Kasane, Republic of Botswana. 'This event is organized to stimulate travel and generate income from tourism. and push Thailand to be one of the top 10 countries for festivals in the world. The target group is Thai and foreign tourists from around the world. Including the media Online/Offline both domestically and abroad which will be held in the Bangkok area in the area of ??Ratchadamnoen Klang Road and Sanam Luang and identity areas of 5 regions across the country Between 11-15 April 2024" Ms. Kani ka said. Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office said that activities at the event such as the Songkran parade From the target group of 16 provinces, 11 soft power industries (food, sports, festivals, tourism, music, books, movies, games, art, design, and fashion), cultural performances such as Khon, Manohra dance, music performances by famous artists both domestically and abroad, Songkran Plaza 5 Region presents Songkran traditions in each region. Fountain show with music, water tunnel, giant overflowing water tank Making merit by giving alms to monks Pouring water on the elderly and bathing Buddha images on Thai New Year's Day. Source: Thai News Agency