Where to Celebrate Songkran
There's something going on for Songkran in every part of the country. Most celebrations are from April 13 to April 15, although some areas celebrate for a full week! ?
Most of central Bangkok closes up shop for the three days of Songkran and residents and visitors head to the streets with buckets, water guns and hoses to celebrate and cool off. Silom Road and Khao San Road have some of the biggest street parties and should not be missed by those who don’t mind getting wet. Traditional celebrations are held at the following Bangkok temples:
Chiang Mai's Songkran celebrations take place from April 12 to April 15 in and around the Old City.More »
Most of Phuket's official Songkran celebrations occur on April 12 and 13 in and around the Patong Beach area. There will also be plenty of celebrating and water splashing across the island and smaller ceremonies at Phuket's many temples.More »
The charming little town of Sukhothai celebrates Songkran in the midst of the city's ruins from April 13 to April 15.More »
The ancient capital is home to many Songkran activities from April 13 to 15.More »
Bangkok Songkran Celebrations
Most of central Bangkok closes up shop for the three days of Songkran and residents and visitors head to the streets with buckets, water guns and hoses to celebrate and cool off. Silom Road and Khao San Road have some of the biggest street parties and should not be missed by those who don’t mind getting wet. Traditional celebrations are held at the following Bangkok temples:
- Wat Phra Kaew
- Wat Pho
- Wat Suthat Thepwararam Ratchaworamahawihan
- Wat Saket
- Wat Bwornnivetviharn
- Wat Chanasongkhram Ratchaworamahawihan
- Wat Rakhangkhositaram Woramahawihan
- Wat Arun
- Wat Kanlayanamit Woramahawihan
Chiang Mai Songkran Celebrations
Chiang Mai's Songkran celebrations take place from April 12 to April 15 in and around the Old City.More »
Phuket Songkran Celebrations
Most of Phuket's official Songkran celebrations occur on April 12 and 13 in and around the Patong Beach area. There will also be plenty of celebrating and water splashing across the island and smaller ceremonies at Phuket's many temples.More »
Sukhothai Songkran Celebrations
The charming little town of Sukhothai celebrates Songkran in the midst of the city's ruins from April 13 to April 15.More »
Ayutthaya Songkran Celebrations
The ancient capital is home to many Songkran activities from April 13 to 15.More »
