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Bangkok moves to make Songkran a world-class festival draw
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.Bangkok Songkran crowds near 5 million, with Siam Square topping 1.5 million
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.How does Songkran drive the Thai economy? | The Next Move EP8
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.Chon Buri Songkran and Wan Lai 2026 schedule: festival dates and celebration spots
Chon Buri Songkran and Wan Lai 2026 schedule: festival dates and celebration spots
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
Chon Buri is staging Songkran and Wan Lai events throughout April 2026, with major celebrations in Bang Saen, Si Racha, Pattaya and Bang Saray.Thai Songkran named April’s No 1 global destination for 2026
Thai Songkran named April’s No 1 global destination for 2026
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026
Thailand’s Songkran festival was named the world’s top destination for April 2026, with at least 6.5 million visitors and 30 billion baht expectedSongkran crowds lift spending across Thailand’s key tourist hubs
Songkran crowds lift spending across Thailand’s key tourist hubs
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026
Songkran 2026 draws strong crowds in Phuket, Chiang Mai, Pattaya and Hat Yai, with Central malls nationwide boosting tourism and festive spendingSongkran crowds push Bangkok rail use up 11% as Silom hits peak
Songkran crowds push Bangkok rail use up 11% as Silom hits peak
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026
Bangkok rail ridership rose 11% year on year during this year’s Songkran peak, driven by heavy crowds at Silom and riverside hotspots.Why April 15 marks Thailand’s true New Year in the ancient tradition
Why April 15 marks Thailand’s true New Year in the ancient tradition
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026
April 15, known as Wan Thaloeng Sok or Wan Phaya Wan, marks the true start of the Thai New Year in ancient belief and Lanna traditionSongkran road toll reaches 191 in five days, with Bangkok recording the most deaths
Songkran road toll reaches 191 in five days, with Bangkok recording the most deaths
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026
Thailand reports 191 road deaths and 911 injuries in five days of Songkran travel, with Bangkok recording the highest cumulative death tollSongkran 2026 proves Thai soft power appeal with embassy backing
Songkran 2026 proves Thai soft power appeal with embassy backing
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026
Songkran 2026 has drawn strong global attention, with 42 foreign embassies helping to promote Thailand’s cultural charm as the festival is set to generate more than 30.35 billion baht nationwide.