In the Thai tradition the new year begins early in the Morning when faithful Thai Buddhists give alms to Buddhist monks After that they relrase caged animals especially birds and fish Elders and parents will be visited and respected bby their cheir children and grandchildren The young pour scented water over their elder' s hands they in reiurn wisn tnem good neaith happiness and prosperlty This traditiom of paying respct is called Rod nam dam Hua" april 14 is Called "family Day