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Thai Town is located within Los Angeles in East Hollywood district. Thai Town consist of only 6 blocks on Hollywood Blvd., but it is the epicenter of Thai Culture. Southern California is home to one of the largest Thai population outside of Thailand, it wouldn't be a surprise if there was a culture hub located in Los Angeles.
Thai town is also the only Thai ethnic neighborhood located within the United States. 6 blocks on Hollywood Blvd. was allocated to this ethnic group by the city of Los Angeles. Every year Thai Town host the Thai Water Festival (Thai New Year) also known as Songkran; where there is an abundant of activities from Thai food to traditional dances. If anyone is interested in joining this year's festival it is on April 5, 2015 from 9:00am-6:00pm in Thai Town.
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