Thailand Songkran Festival guide collection, for a wet and wild party

April 13th-15th every year is Thailand's Songkran Festival, also known as the Water Festival, which is the most important festival in Thailand. The festival usually lasts for 3-4 days from April 13th to 15th. During the festival, people sing and dance while splashing water on each other. Water symbolizes warmth, coolness, and good luck. Grab your "weapons" and enjoy a wet party at your chosen location. Bangkok: April 13th-15th, Pattaya: April 11th-20th, Chiang Mai: April 11th-16th, Phuket: April 12th-13th.

A favorite place for young people, not only is it a bustling commercial district in Bangkok, but also a paradise for backpackers. During festivals, it becomes extremely lively. During the Songkran Festival, most shops on Khao San Road close, but street vendors selling water guns and powder can be seen everywhere. Tourists and locals join in the water-splashing festivities together.

Silom Road

The Songkran Festival battle zone in Bangkok is on the road under the skywalk between BTS 'Sala Daeng' and the next station 'Chong Nonsi'. During the three days of the Songkran Festival, this section of the road is closed to become a pedestrian zone, allowing people to play from day to night. Silom District has always been the main base for the LGBT community in Bangkok, and in recent years it has become a world-renowned LGBT Songkran festival.
The main battleground for water play in the center of Bangkok, and a gathering place for young men and women. You can also wear traditional Thai Songkran festival costumes for photos.

CentralWorld

The CentralWorld mall Songkran festival activities mainly include concerts, interactive sessions, games, and water splashing. The participants are mostly students and young people. Compared to other water-splashing carnivals, the activities here are much more 'civilized'.
Phuket's Songkran Festival features various activities: blessings, sandcastle building, bartender competitions, motorcycle parades, music performances, and more. The most popular event is the 'Beach Songkran Festival,' where you can celebrate Songkran on the beach and participate in various blessing ceremonies. At the beach, there are many bikini-clad beauties and handsome Western men showing off their abs, making it a feast for the eyes. Remember, Phuket's Songkran Festival is a one-day celebration on April 13th, with the most excitement happening at night.
The Songkran Festival in Pattaya is slightly later than in other places, around April 19-20. During the festival, Beach Road is closed, and the atmosphere is very festive. Pattaya attracts many tourists from other places, and everyone participates in the Songkran festivities, including bubble stages and dazzling ladyboy shows at night.
Chiang Mai's Songkran Festival activities are very rich, with the main battlefield at Tha Phae Gate, from April 1st to April 16th. Chiang Mai has the most festive atmosphere, the purest ambiance, the most authentic traditional ceremonies, the most official activities, and the most Thai flavor. If you want to experience the relatively authentic traditional customs of the Thai New Year, Chiang Mai is a good choice. In addition to the joyful water splashing scene, there is also a very ceremonial Buddha bathing ceremony. During the event, there is also a beauty pageant, so don't miss it.