Why is Songkran in April?

Chef's answer
The traditional Thai New Year Songkran was transformed into a national holiday. Celebrations are famous for the public water fights framed as ritual cleansing....Songkran (Thailand)SongkranObserved byThai and Malaysian SiameseSignificanceMarks the Thai New YearBegins13 AprilEnds15 April5 more rows.
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So what to eat during Songkran?
  • Khao Chae. Khao Chae is a seasonal royal dish made up of cooked rice cooled in flower-scented water with various condiments. ...
  • Mango Sticky Rice. Mango Sticky Rice is the infamous Thai dessert loved by all. ...
  • Thai Margarita. ...
  • Pad Kee Mao Talay. ...
  • Prawn Pad Thai.
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The traditional Thai New Year Songkran was transformed into a national holiday. Celebrations are famous for the public water fights framed as ritual cleansing....Songkran (Thailand)SongkranObserved byThai and Malaysian SiameseSignificanceMarks the Thai New YearBegins13 AprilEnds15 April5 more rows.
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