the songkran festival is from april 13th-15th.it is also known as thai traditional new year day. on these days, it is agreat opportunity for merit-making and observing the precepts. it is special time for thai people to have fun. the word 'songkran' is a thai word which means "move" or "change place" as it is the day when the sun changes its position. thai people celebrate this festival with water since it is the hottest season of the year. it is also known as the "water festival" as people believe that water will wash away bad luck