Chiang Mai, Thaksin and his family make merit at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. For good fortune to welcome the New Year Said that going back to Chiang Mai was fun. Let's wait for good news. Next year's Songkran, "Yingluck" may also come to make merit during Songkran. In the evening, go to Maya Mall to see the atmosphere of playing in the water during Songkran. After Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra, former Prime Minister Walk around and eat lunch at Khao Soi, an old restaurant with more than 80 years of history. Mr. Thaksin likes the beef khao soi menu. By greeting the media Why don't you go take pictures of young men and women? He's a 75 year old man. He wants to see young people more. Then, as soon as he finished eating, Mr. Thaksin, along with Mrs. Yaowapa Wongsawat and Mr. Somchai Wongsawat, former prime minister, Travel to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. with Mr. Sermsak Phongpanich, Minister of Culture, along with his wife Mrs. Riabrat, and Mr. Pichai Lertphongadisorn. The President of the Chiang Mai Provincial Administra tive Organization came to make merit, with Mr. Thaksin pouring water on the relics and receiving blessings from Phra Dhamma Minister. Abbot of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Ratchaworawihan After the ceremony ended, Mr. Thaksin gave an interview to the media who asked Mr. Thaksin How did he feel about coming to join the Songkran tradition in Chiang Mai for the first time in 18 years and did he make any wishes? Mr. Thaksin responded with his own words, saying that it was fun and exciting, and his mind was at ease and calmer because he was back at home. Want to live a simple life And personally, when worshiping sacred things, we worship them with reverence. I didn't ask for any blessings. Because after being born, God has already predestined it. And today is family day, being able to come back and be with your family and feel warm. The more I get to meet Thai people, encounter Thai traditions, culture, and Thai food, including brothers and sisters and friends. I saw everyone's faces and was happy. Better than when l iving abroad When asked about coming to Chiang Mai for Songkran I made merit and missed it. Is Miss Yingluck Shinawatra, former Prime Minister's younger sister? Because every year they live together abroad, Mr. Thaksin said that his younger sister wished Songkran well before traveling to Chiang Mai. So I said back that next year let's make merit together. For Songkran next year, Ms. Yingluck There may be an opportunity to make merit together. But he didn't know if it would be good news or not. Because at that time, when he was going back to Thailand, he only had determination that he wanted to return home. Even though I still don't know how to return. But I thought from the first day I left Thailand that I had to come back. As for the return of Miss Yingluck What method it will be, we don't know yet. But I have the intention of wanting you to come back. Because of the case of Ms. Yingluck Not as complicated as myself As for what period it will be, I don't know yet. Let's see the events first. which Miss Yin gluck I want to come back and say I'm lonely. Each person has a different mission. The younger sister is just as concerned about the country as herself. After becoming the government, he helped give advice. Mr. Thaksin also said he was not worried if there would be further criticism. Because those who criticize criticize. But there must be a reason that can answer the majority of society. There are some small sections of society that are normal. No one can be completely satisfied. It's normal for some people to live in the same house and still be dissatisfied with each other. Thaksin then returned to his residence. This evening, Mr. Thaksin will go to dinner at Le Coq d'Or, a French restaurant. Together with ministers and MPs of the Pheu Thai Party which after finishing eating In the evening, Mr. Thaksin will travel to see the atmosphere of the Songkran water festival in front of the Maya Center shopping center at the Rinkham intersection. Mueang Chiang Mai District Chiang Mai Province It is a gathering plac e for both Thai and foreign teenagers. There, there is a stage for performances by singers and artists and is one of the sources for playing Songkran water. The late it gets, the more tourists there are. Source: Thai News Agency