King Power Rangnam The Prime Minister and "Pae Thong Than" opened the Songkran Rangnam 2024 event. Thank you for helping to elevate Thailand's Songkran festival. After being designated as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO, it is an important soft power to attract tourists into the country. Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance presided over the opening ceremony of King Power Api Maha Songkran Rangnam 2024 at King Power Rangnam, Rangnam Road, with Ms. Sudawan Wangsuphakitkoson. Minister of Tourism and Sports Mr. Sermsak Phongphanich, Minister of Culture, Mr. Kritsada Chinawicharana, Deputy Minister of Finance, Mr. Chatchart Sitthiphan, Governor of Bangkok Pol. Gen. Kittarath Panpetch, acting commissioner of the Royal Thai Police, as well as Ms. Pae Thongthan Shinawatra, leader of the Pheu Thai Party. As Vice Chairman of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee, he also worked with The Prime Minister greeted Chinese tourists watching the live broadcast by saying "Ni Hao" before adding, Songkran Day is a good opportunity. Because it is a day when we have to take care of the elderly, take care of our families, and show gratitude to all our benefactors. It is considered a fun festival. Whether it's about tradition, culture, food, including water splashing. It is considered a time when we are all happy. and have the opportunity to welcome tourists from abroad who come to admire our precious culture which has already been said UNESCO honors Songkran in Thailand It is on the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. And this event is the first time since this matter was established. It shows that One of Thailand's most important soft power festivals, Songkran, has been taken to another level. The King Power Group has taken part in raising the level of the 6-day, 6-night event, bringing together art, culture, games, and fun. in a place that is international Taking into account public participation It is about helping all fellow citizens to have the opportunity to rise to a plac e of honor and recognition around the world. Ms. Pae Thongthan said that this year is more special than every year. Because UNESCO has selected Thailand's Songkran to be on the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity It is considered the pride of every Thai person. Songkran Festival every year It is considered a very important festival for Thai people. In addition to being Thai New Year's Day It is also a day that brings families back together. At the same time, it is still considered This Thai New Year is a day when we can start a new life and start new good things, while also wishing good wishes to people traveling near or far. Please travel safely. Ready to remember not to drink and drive, don't drive drowsy. Miss Pae Thongthan It also stated that Songkran is considered a festival economy, no matter what festival takes place. It will have the power to make tourists from around the world want to take part in Thailand. In order to know what good Thailand has to offer. along with stating that Every time a festival occurs It will stimulate the economy. Whether it is the aviation industry, hotels, restaurants or shops, millions of tourists come to Thailand. As the Vice Chairman of the National Softpower Strategy Committee Seeing the potential of Songkran that there is still a long way to go Makes Songkran become the VIP Address of the festival. Even though it's stuck, TAT organizes Songkran. This year will definitely see the development of the potential of Thai Songkran to the next level.-316 Source: Thai News Agency