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Feature: Thailand rides on Songkran festival to boost soft power

By Chen Jiabao, Gao Bo, Chen Qianci

BANGKOK, April 15 (Xinhua) — Getting drenched in water fights, splashing water with elephants, or enjoying cultural performances, revelers embrace Songkran festivities throughout April across Thailand as the country rides on its traditional new year to boost “soft power.”

Songkran, usually held from April 13 to 15 in Thailand, is also celebrated in Laos, Cambodia and M