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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.
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.
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.
Khon Kaen’s Khao Niew Road Songkran draws huge crowds for human wave
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026
Khon Kaen’s Khao Niew Road came alive on April 14 as huge Songkran crowds joined the famous human wave and enjoyed the city’s vibrant cultural celebrations.
Patong police explain arrest of seven French tourists over disruptive Songkran water play
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026
Patong police say seven French tourists were arrested after splashing water at others and blocking traffic during Songkran celebrations in Phuket.
Songkran crowds swamp Silom as New Phran Nok grinds to a halt
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt warns revellers to avoid Silom and New Phran Nok Road as Songkran crowds swell and traffic grinds to a halt
Bangkok Ramps Up Real-Time Security as Silom Overwhelmed by 140,000 Revellers
MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2026
City officials deploy CCTV analytics and crowdsourcing as Bangkok’s Songkran 2026 kicks off with massive crowds, reaching 140,000 on Silom Road alone
Thai Police Issue ‘3 Do’s and 5 Don’ts’ Safety Code for Songkran 2026
SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2026
National police chief Kitrat Phanphet warns revellers to prioritise consent and road safety as Thailand enters the "Seven Dangerous Days" holiday period
Navigating the Chao Phraya: A Guide to Bangkok’s Water Festival 2026
SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2026
Discover 10 historic riverside sites this Songkran with free shuttle boats, seamless rail links, and a curated route through Thailand's cultural heart
Phuket Water Festival Returns for Its 11th Year This Songkran
FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026
The island has always had its own way of welcoming the Thai New Year. This year, the celebrations go bigger — and deeper — than ever before
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