Thailand's Caretaker PM extends best wishes for Songkran Festival

BANGKOK, April 8 (TNA) - Caretaker Prime Minister and Defence Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has extended her best wishes to the public for the upcoming Songkran or the Traditional Thai New Year Festival. Yingluck on Tuesday wished all Thai people, as well as government and state officials of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej all the very best in their lives, including happiness, prosperity and good health. The caretaker prime minister also said she hopes the upcoming Songkran Festival sails the nation through crisis with a solution to the domestic political deadlock. Caretaker Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul represented all Cabinet members to pour scented water on the caretaker prime minister palms, seeking the Lord Buddha and all Mightly Gods to protect and bring about all the very best to the caretaker prime minister.(TNA)