DPM MoFA Union Minister participates in Thai Songkran Festival 2024

Deputy Prime Minister and Union Minister for Foreign Affairs U Than Swe attended the Thai traditional Songkran Festival 2024 held at 4 pm on 6 March at the residence of the Thai Ambassador in Yangon.
Thai Ambassador to Myanmar Mr Mongkol Visitstump first offered flowers and candles to the Buddha statue before receiving a sermon from the presiding monk of Khema Yama Monastery located in Mayangon Township and observing the five precepts.
The Deputy Prime Minister, the Yangon Region chief minister, the Thai ambassador, and officials then donated offerings to the monks. They also offered water and coins to the Buddha statue before visiting traditional Thai food stalls and enjoying the festivities.
During the event, the Deputy Prime Minister, the Yangon Region chief minister, the Yangon mayor, the Thai ambassador, the Cambodian ambassador, officials and Thai citizens living in Myanmar sprinkled water on one another.
The Thai ambassador served the Deputy Prime Minister and dignitaries with a dinner. — MNA/TKO