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The Asian Reporter Pacific Northwest News q Volume 27 Number 8 q April 17, 2017 q www.asianreporter.com Elephants soak passers-by ahead of boisterous Thai holiday of Songkran SONGKRAN SOAKING. With assistance from mahouts, elephants blow water from their trunks at tourists on a motor-tricycle, or Tuk Tuk, at Songkran, or the ancient Thai New Year celebration, in Ayutthaya province, central Thailand. The festival — which is also celebrated in neighboring Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos — falls at the hottest time of the year, when temperatures often creep above 104 degrees Fahrenheit. See story on page 4. Locally in Portland, the third annual Cambodian/Lao/Thai/Burmese “New Year in the Park” takes place Saturday, April 29 from 9:30am to 6:00pm at Glenhaven Park in northeast Portland. See an event listing for the celebration on page 13. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit) You're Invited Party Rentals Overwhelmed by debt? Want a fresh start? Supplies for small gatherings & large special occasions Tables Chairs Linens China Satin overlays Serving items And more! KELLY K. BROWN BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY 503·224·4124 www.kellybrown.com ★ LOW-COST BANKRUPTCY ★ Free consultation ★ Stop foreclosure and garnishment ★ Evening and weekend appointments Serving Willamette Valley wine country & more 520 SW Yamhill · Suite 420 · Portland 97204 · We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy under the Bankruptcy Code. (503) 857-2706 w www.yourinvitedpartyrentals.com The Asian Reporter 922 N. Killingsworth St. Portland, OR 97217 USA PLAY THE NEW TOP PRIZE $888 Lottery games are based on chance and should be played for entertainment only, not investment purposes. Odds 1: 4.06. Payout 62%.