April 14, 2023 – On April 12, a bill was proposed by New York State House of Representative Steven Raga. Wrote a letter to leaders in the Thai and Asian community in New York State. to celebrate the Songkran festival and inform the news to the Thai community that It was proposed at the meeting in Albany (capital of the state of New York) that it was resolved successfully. to celebrate the Thai New Year and hold the Songkran Festival It is also a beautiful traditional festival in the United States.
Today, the Asian community in the United States is thriving. There is a beautiful and grand tradition. And it can be seen that a large number of Asians or Thais have worked in government and private sectors. And there are Thai people, descendants of Asian people, who have higher positions in both the government and private sectors. We can see that since senator Ladda, senator Tammy Duckworth, Illinois from the Democratic Party of Thai descent as well as people working in government agencies and private business organizations, associations, Thai people and Asian people have roles in these organizations. More and more therefore announced and celebrated the Songkran Festival as a beautiful tradition in the United States.
while the Thai ambassador in Washington D.C., Mr. Thani Saengrat, Consul General in New York City Consul General, New York City Mr. Fabio Jinda, New York State Senate Michael Ginnarieg, Member of the New York State House of Representatives, Steven Raka, Member of the New York City Council, Mr. Checker Chrissinau, Mrs. Judy Wan, Representative From the mayor of New York City, New York State also attended the Songkran festival held in Woodsidden County on April 12 as well.
