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Songka

American  
[song-kah] / ˈsɒŋˈkɑ /
Also Song Hong

noun

  1. a river in southeastern Asia, flowing southeast from southwestern China through Indochina to the Gulf of Tonkin. 500 miles (800 km) long.


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Early April data point to weaker momentum following the Songkran holiday, BoFA Securities economists said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

He obliges, leading them into the city center as Songkran, a celebration of the Thai New Year that involves water fights, is underway.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2025

Traditionally during Songkran, water is splashed using buckets and squirt guns to drive away bad luck.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2023

The health authorities are concerned about the potential for the spread of the virus next month during the Songkran festival, a raucous holiday that celebrates the Thai New Year.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 18, 2022

Another prominent Thai hitting the streets was real estate tycoon Srivara Issara, who along with her husband Songkran runs Charn Issara Development PLC.

From Reuters • Dec. 13, 2013

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