Buddhist statues in Thailand splashed with water as Songkran New Year festival starts

Apr 15, 2025 - 02:00

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Buddhist statues in Thailand splashed with water as Songkran New Year festival starts

Locals, tourists and others visited the Wat Arun temple in the capital Bangkok to pour water on Buddha images in an act that symbolises cleansing, reverence and good fortune.

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