Best Places to celebrate Thailand Songkran Festival!

Last December, Thailand's Water Festival (Songkran) was included in the World Intangible Cultural Heritage.

This year, according to the Thai media, the Thai government will make a big move, allocating 100 million baht to organize the Water Festival in April as a "world-class water festival".

From 1 to 21 April, the festival will last for 21 days, making it the longest water festival in history!

The fact that there will be a 21-day Super Songkran event does not mean that there will be 21 days of holidays. This year, there are five days of legal breaks for Songkran, from 12 to 16 April.

Every year on Songkran, Thailand's famous tourist areas such as Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket and Chiang Mai organise grand water-splashing carnivals.

-  Bangkok - 

Bangkok is the first choice of most foreign tourists, where there are not only wet carnivals, but also two famous water splashing electro festivals, SSK and S2O!

 Main Celebration Points 

Khao San Road, Cheras Road, Sukhumvit Road, Waiso Kasetsart Road, Rumphini Park, Lan Khon Muang City Plaza and Bangkok's major shopping malls; and Pathumwan Naranji Temple, Siam Center, ICONSIAM, and Sangtai Shopping Mall in Pathumwan district.

- Chiang Mai - 

The Chiang Mai Water Festival is one of the most ceremonial festivals in the world, with events such as the Buddha Bathing Ceremony, the Miss Songkran Pageant, the Float Parade…

Main Celebration Points 

Thapae Gate, Chiang Mai Moat, Nimman Road, Pasin Temple

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-  Pattaya  -

Pattaya has the longest running water splash, with a vibe of partying during the day and listening to online DJs at night.

Main Celebration Points 

Beach Street, Suntec Pattaya Shopping Centre, Legend of Siam Theme Park

-  Phuket  -

Phuket Splash Festival is the most unique, the activities include beach blessing,

pushing sand dunes, motorbike parade…

Main Celebration Points 

Patong Beach, Karon Beach, Phuket Town

Join in the splashing fun of Songkran this year! From epic water fights and lively parties, to temple visits and street parades, this annual event celebrated in Thailand is a one-of-a-kind experience that you won't want to miss out on. 

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