Where to celebrate Songkran Festival this week

This year, the festival begins on Thursday (April 13) and ends on Saturday (April 15). Different regions of the country have their own unique ways of celebrating.

Northern provinces

Chiang Mai

Celebrations in Chiang Mai began on April 1 and end on April 16 at major locations in the province to showcase local customs and cultures.

Songkran's main attractions: Tha Phar Gate, Nimmanahaeminda Road, and Tha Phae Road

Activities: A ceremony to shower water on Phra Phuttha Sihing, a revered Buddha statue in the area
A long tunnel sprinkler where visitors are encouraged to dress in traditional clothing from April 14 to 16

Phrae

The province is organising “Amazing Phrae Taste Festival”

Attractions: Sai Mor Hom Road, Charoen Mueang Road

Activities: Local food competition on April 13

Mae Hong Son

Attractions: Thai–Myanmar Friendship Bridge

Activities: Myanmar beauty pageant and local games as well as demonstrations of the Muay Boran (traditional Thai Muay Thai) and Chinlone (the traditional Myanmar sport) on April 13-15

 

Northeastern provinces

Nakhon Phanom

The theme of the province is “Nakhon Phanom Beach 2023”.

Attractions: Sawan Chai Khong Road

Activities: Paramotor shows, regional culinary festivals and a carnival of ethnic groups from April 13 to 16

Udon Thani

Attractions: Thesa Road, Kao Piak Road

Activities: Ram Wong (local dance) show, sea boxing competition, and Songkran beauty pageant on April 13-15

Khon Kaen

Attraction: Khao Neo (Sticky Rice) Road

Activity: “Human Wave” celebration April 13-16

Southern provinces

Songkhla

The province's major celebration event this year is the “Hatyai Midnight Songkran”.

Attractions: Sanehanusorn Road and Nipatuthit 3 Road

Activities: Water show concerts and food festival

Nakhon Si Thammarat

Attractions: Tha Chi Market, Sithammasok Park, Ligor Floating Market

Activity: At Sanam Na Muang Public Park, a ceremony for showering water on Phra Phuttha Sihing and pouring water on the elderly will take place from April 13 to 15.

Central provinces

Khao San Road, Bangkok

Activities: Merit-making ceremony on April 12 morning, tunnel sprinkler and body paint activity from April 13-15

Utthayan Road, Bangkok

Activity: Food and art international caravan on April 13-15, together with international food festivals

Bang Saen, Chonburi

Activities: Sand pagoda competitions, merit-making rituals, water-showering ceremonies on images of Buddha, local sporting events, and local cuisine festivals

Phra Pradaeng, Samut Prakan

Activities: Local shows by the Mon indigenous group, water-showering ceremonies on images of the Buddha, and Songkran beauty pageant.