The date of the celebration was initially set by visionary figuring, however it is presently settled. On the off chance that nowadays fall on a weekend, the missed days off are undertaken the weekdays quickly taking after. Songkran falls in the most sweltering time of the year in Thailand, at the end of the dry season. Until 1888 the Thai New Year was the start of the year in Thailand; from that point 1 April was utilized until 1940. 1 January is currently the start of the year. The universal Thai New Year has been a national occasion from that point forward.
