laa-pák-rɔ́ɔnannual leave, holiday
TonesลClasslowSyllablesthree
Made of
literally “take leave to rest from the heat”
ร้อน on its own means “hot”.
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Kai says
Songkran is Thailand's traditional New Year in mid-April. Alongside the water play, people visit family and pay respect to older relatives.