Loei Celebrates Songkran with Thai-Lao Flower Tree Parade in Na Haew

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Loei province celebrates a vibrant Thai-Lao Songkran festival, featuring a traditional flower tree parade in Na Haew district and discussions on cross-border air pollution.

•Loei province hosted the Thai-Lao Songkran tradition and a flower tree parade in Na Haew district in 2026.
•The event aimed to preserve local culture and strengthen relations between Thailand and Laos.
•Discussions were held between Loei's deputy governor and the administration of Bokeotan, Laos, on reducing air pollution from forest fires.
•Festival activities included traditional ceremonies, cultural performances, and entertainment.

Overview

•In 2026, the Thai-Lao Songkran tradition and flower tree parade were held in Na Haew, Loei.
•Deputy Governor of Loei, Prayoon Aranrut, presided over the opening of the Thai-Lao Songkran tradition and flower tree parade in 2026.
•The event in Na Haew, Loei, served to preserve the local culture and traditions of the Na Haew district.
•The administration of Bokeotan, Xaignabouli Province, Laos, represented by Mr. Bunpalang Vilaisack, participated in the event.
•The flower tree parade showcased the cultural identity of various villages and sub-districts within Na Haew district.
•Traditional ceremonies such as bathing Buddha images and pouring water for blessings for the elderly were conducted for auspiciousness.
•Discussions between the Governor of Loei and the administration of Bokeotan focused on reducing PM 2.5 air pollution, specifically forest fires.
•The festival's objectives included preserving, conserving, and disseminating local culture, promoting good relations between Thailand and Laos, and boosting the economy and tourism of Loei province.

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Key Entities

Place

Loei(เลย)ℹ️

A province in Thailand where the Songkran event took place.

Na Haew(นาแห้ว)

A district in Loei province, Thailand, that hosted the Songkran festival and flower tree parade.

Bokeotan(บ่อแตน)

A district in Xaignabouli Province, Laos, whose administration participated in discussions on air pollution.

Heuang River(เหือง)

A river forming part of the border between Thailand and Laos, near where the event took place.

Person

Prayoon Aranrut(นายประยูร อรัญรุท)

Deputy Governor of Loei province, who presided over the opening of the Songkran event.

Bunpalang Vilaisack(ท่านบุนพะลัง วิไลสัก)

Secretary of the Party and Administrator of Bokeotan district, Laos, who participated in air pollution discussions.

Pathom Em-oat(นายปฐม เอมโอษฐ์)

District Chief of Na Haew, who gave a report at the Songkran event.

Thanayot Thimsuwan(นายธนยศ ทิมสุวรรณ)

Member of Parliament for Loei Province, Constituency 3, who attended the Songkran event.

Snong Sopalit(นายสนอง โสประดิษฐ์)

Deputy Chairman of Loei Provincial Administrative Organization, who attended the Songkran event.

Organization

To Be Number One

A club from Na Haew district that performed at the Songkran event.

Timeline

2026

The year in which the Thai-Lao Songkran tradition and flower tree parade took place in Loei.