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Songkran air travel hits 460,817 passengers; Krabi ranks No.1 for flights and arrivals
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2026
Thailand’s Department of Airports reports 460,817 passengers and 3,374 flights across its airports during Songkran 2026 (April 10-19), led by Krabi with 95,000 travellers.
Pattaya Songkran Wan Lai wraps up with strong economic boost
MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026
Concerts, football screenings and water play drew more than 200,000 Thai and foreign visitors to Pattaya, generating THB1-1.5 billion for the local economy.
Rail Infrastructure Leads the Way as 20 Million Commute During Songkran
SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026
As rail networks handle 45% of the 20 million festive commuters, the Ministry of Transport remains on high alert for those returning to the capital
Bangkok moves to make Songkran a world-class festival draw
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026
Bangkok plans to elevate Songkran into a world-class festival with better infrastructure, tighter safety, greener waste management and stronger economic impact.
Songkran road toll: 242 deaths in seven days as 10 provinces report zero fatalities
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026
Thailand’s Road Safety Operation Centre reports 1,242 road accidents during Songkran’s seven-day crackdown (April 10-16, 2026), with 1,200 injured and 242 deaths. Speeding and motorcycles remained the top risks.
TRUE’s Songkran mobility data shows Isaan tops travel growth, with Chinese visitors leading inbound check-ins
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026
TRUE Corporation’s real-time mobility data for April 11-15, 2026 shows Songkran travel spread more widely nationwide, with Isaan posting the strongest growth. Inbound roamers rose 2.5%, led by China, while outbound Thai travel jumped 24.5%.
Bangkok Songkran crowds near 5 million, with Siam Square topping 1.5 million
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
Bangkok’s Songkran 2026 celebrations drew nearly 5 million people, up 93% from last year, with Siam Square, IconSiam and Silom Road among the busiest venues.
Samut Prakan’s late Songkran splash: water-truck bans issued for April 19 and 26
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
Samut Prakan will stage major post-Songkran celebrations in Bang Sao Thong (April 19, 2026) and Phra Pradaeng (April 26, 2026), with strict traffic rules banning water trucks and vehicles with loudspeakers on key roads.
How does Songkran drive the Thai economy? | The Next Move EP8
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
Songkran holidays generate over 30 billion baht and attract 500 thousand tourists to Thailand for the Thai new year despite higher airfares.
Songkran road toll hits 216 deaths after six days of travel
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
Thailand records 216 deaths and 1,108 accidents in six days of Songkran travel, with speeding and drink-driving the main causes, officials say.