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.
Silom Songkran 2026 blends Thai culture with parades and splash fun
SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2026
The festival will bring long drum processions, free concerts, and ritual Buddha bathing to Silom Road from April 12 to 14, alongside daily road closures from 1pm to 9pm
Lumpini Park aerobics goes viral, turning workout time into Bangkok’s feel-good fitness scene
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 08, 2026
The Lumpini Park aerobics square has become a daily social media hit, blending accessible dance fitness with a community vibe near MRT Silom—offering more than calorie burn, but with injury risks to watch.
Silom Songkran 2026 goes big for three days in Bangkok global destination push
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2026
Bangkok expands Silom Songkran to three full days with a space-themed programme, tighter screening measures and a tourism-landmark push during the April holiday
Traffic alert: road closures in Silom and Bang Rak for Navaratri festival
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 02, 2025
Motorists are advised to plan their journeys on Thursday as several routes in Bangkok’s Silom and Bang Rak areas will be closed for the annual Navaratri festival.