Lao workers from many provinces gradually return home to celebrate Songkran. While the people of Chiang Mai held a ceremony to exorcise the heavens As for traffic on various routes The number of cars began to increase. but still moves well At the Mukdahan Provincial Bus Terminal from dawn Many Lao workers, carrying luggage and souvenirs, gradually traveled here by bus from Bangkok to catch the Mukdahan-Savannakhet international bus. Return home through the 2nd Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge border checkpoint (Mukdahan-Savannakhet) to celebrate the Songkran festival. which is New Year's Day of the Lao PDR people Meanwhile, the first Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge border checkpoint in Mueang Nong Khai District is bustling, especially Lao workers who come to work in Thailand in various major cities. Had a long holiday for many days. They all carried their luggage. Take a bus to the border checkpoint. To complete the formalities of crossing the border out of the country. Go back to celebrate Songkran Nong Khai Immigra tion officials give advice to foreign workers to return to Thailand within the specified period. That is, no later than 15 May 2024. Chiang Mai holds a ceremony to exorcise evil spirits in Lanna style at the temple, Wat Lok Moli, Mueang District, Chiang Mai Province. Organize a ceremony to exorcise evil spirits in Lanna style. Make merit and dedicate it to remember the ancestors who built the temple from the past to the present. Show gratitude Ready to make merit to exorcise bad luck Investigate the royal fate in Lanna style For good fortune There were many monks, novices, and villagers attending the event. During the city's New Year tradition or Songkran Festival And this year Chiang Mai is still 728 years old, so we have made merit to offer the Tung according to the zodiac sign of birth. placed in the sand pagoda Ready to distribute rice and dry food for people to consume. Helps save costs Traffic on the Asian route is congested. but also flexible As for traffic conditions on Highway 32 or Asia Road, pa ssing through Chainat Province, this morning there was a high volume of vehicles, averaging 1,300-1,400 vehicles per hour. but can still move The average speed is 90-100 km/hr. Authorities deployed barrier bars to temporarily close U-turns on Asian roads in four accident-prone spots. Until April 18th to prevent accidents. Instead, use the U-turn under the bridge at the next point. However, the section through Chainat Province is a straight road more than 40 kilometers long. Drivers may easily fall asleep. And there are often rear-end car accidents. Especially up and down the hill. Before entering the Hang Nam Sakhon intersection, Manorom District Songkran Free Motorway Expressway The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) waives toll fees on 6 expressways from 11-17 April, consisting of: 1. Burapha Withi Expressway 2. Kanchanaphisek Expressway (Bang Phli - Suksawat) 3. Chaloem Rat Expressway, April 13-15, consisting of 1. Chalerm Maha Nakhon Expressway 2.Si Rat Expressway 3. Udon Ratthaya Expressway and th e Cabinet have resolved to waive toll fees on 2 intercity special highways of the Department of Highways from 11-17 April, namely 1. Special Highway No. 7 (M7) between Bangkok - Chonburi - Pattaya-Map Ta Phut 2. Special Highway No. 9 (M9), Bangkok Outer Ring Road (Kanchanaphisek Road) Bang Pa-in-Bang Phli section and the Phra Pradaeng-Bang Khun Thian level section As for the new route, open for trial use of Highway 81 (M81), Bang Yai-Kanchanaburi line. Nakhon Pathom Western Checkpoint - Kanchanaburi Checkpoint, a distance of 51 kilometers, and Special Highway No. 6 (M6), Bang Pa-in - Nakhon Ratchasima line. Continuously open for free use From Pak Chong - bypassing Nakhon Ratchasima, a distance of 77.493 kilometers, as usual, from Thursday, April 11 at 12:01 a.m. to Sunday, April 21, without collecting toll fees. Source: Thai News Agency