Prime minister Srettha joins in Songkran festivities in Hua Hin
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, donning the red China-rose floral-patterned shirt of the Pheu Thai Party, arrived in Hua Hin along with his daughter and Suriya Juangroongruangkit, the minister of transport, in a pickup-truck taxi to open the Hua Hin Songkran Festival on Saturday.
The event was co-organised by Prachuap Khiri Khan Province and Hua Hin District.
During the festivities, the prime minister enthusiastically joined in splashing water with the crowd and tourists at Phon King Phet Park.
Upon his arrival at the park, he playfully offered his face to the children playing with water and they enjoyed applying powder on him. Citizens and tourists also joyfully splashed water on him.
Later on, Prime Minister Srettha poured water over the Phra Phutthasihing, the important Buddha images of Hua Hin, and over his birthday Buddha. Before pouring water, making a wish, and presenting souvenirs to the elderly, they wished him good health in return.
He then officially commenced the Hua Hin Songkran parade and joined the public in water splashing along Soi Hua Hin 76, in front of the public park leading to the Hua Hin Railway Station.
Throughout the Songkran water festival, Thais and foreigners alike interacted with the prime minister, taking photos, splashing water, and applying powder on him.
The atmosphere at Phon King Phet Park was vibrant and fun-filled. A water tunnel, foam pool, and performance stage were set up for citizens and tourists to enjoy playing with Songkran water, applying powder, and participating in foam parties.
