Songkran will last three weeks this year and starts on April 1
This year, Thailand is going big with the celebration of the Songkran festival, which starts on April 1 and lasts three weeks. The nationwide festival, recently recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO, promises a mix of fun water activities and cultural events. The government sees it as an opportunity to promote tourism and emphasize Thailand's soft power.
10 Best Places in Thailand to Celebrate Songkran
Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year, which you probably know as a large-scale water festival. Yet its origins go back much further and have deep cultural and spiritual roots.
Calendar: Songkran, Thai New Year from April 13 – 15
The month of April is soon approaching and that is all about Thai New Year: Songkran. The celebration of Songkran (April 13 – 15) is also known as the 'water festival' and is celebrated all over the country. Most Thais are on vacation and use Songkran to return to their hometown to ring in the New Year with family.
Pattaya Mayor Sonthaya Kunplome said the Songkran water festival will return in April, with the city sponsoring an official “wan lai” celebration.
Calendar: Holidays in Thailand – 2019
Below are the dates for public holidays in Thailand in 2019. Some of them are yet to be officially confirmed. Please note that government offices and immigration offices in Thailand are closed on public holidays.
Yesterday the first day of the infamous 'Seven dangerous days' started. The roads to the northeast of Thailand are congested. The migration is the start of the celebration of the Thai new year: Songkran
The Thai New Year, Songkran, is a celebration of unprecedented proportions and lasts for three days: April 13, 14 and 15. The images of water throwing and water fights are all over the world.
The Thai New Year: Songkran on April 13
The most important celebration and event in Thailand is Songkran, the Thai New Year. The celebration lasts an average of 3 days, from April 13 to April 15. Songkran is celebrated all over Thailand.
Songkran is more than just throwing water
Songkran, the Thai New Year, begins on April 13 and lasts three days. Of all the festivals, the traditional Thai New Year is the most fun to celebrate. Many people know Songkran mainly from the water fight. Yet Songkran is much more than that.
Just a little while and it will be Songkran in Thailand. Some rejoice in it and others hate it. Whether Songkran is fun or not, you can only determine if you have experienced it once. But maybe you disagree. So give your opinion about celebrating Songkran in Thailand.
Songkran 2013: Thai New Year! (video)
The countdown to Songkran has begun. Songkran is the most important national festival in Thailand. It is the start of the new year for the Thais.
Songkran, a fantastic children's party for adults!
It couldn't be my preparation. A huge water gun completely filled. Money and phone carefully packed in waterproof plastic bags. Ready for the start of Songkran, the Thai New Year.
It's over again, the festival of Songkran or the Thai New Year. For some, a wonderful celebration of tradition and Buddhist rituals. For others an ordinary water fight and drinking party. We can take stock and the positive news is that there have been significantly fewer deaths this year. The number is still substantial, but less than in previous years. Whether this has to do with announced police checks is not entirely clear 25% less …
Songkran in Chiang Mai (video)
Chiang Mai is known for the Songkran celebration. It is a mix of the modern celebration (water festival) and the traditional celebration with parades and festivities. The whole is therefore a bit more subdued but still very cheerful.
Thailand: new world record water pistol fight (video)
Thailand has made its name with the largest water pistol fight in the world. More than 3.400 people, both Thai and tourists, gave each other a wet suit. Thousands of water pistols were aimed at each other for 10 minutes and a huge water fight broke out in the center of Bangkok. Songkran: the Thai New Year In front of a large shopping center in Bangkok, thousands of frenzied Thai people could let off steam on each other. The event was organized in connection with the celebration of Songkran, the Thai…
Songkran in Bangkok, the countdown has begun
Tomorrow is the official day. The first day of Songkran, the Thai New Year. The whole of Thailand will then be dominated by this huge folk festival for three days. Most Thai and many tourists love it. The many expats in Thailand think completely differently and stay indoors or book a short holiday to a neighboring country. Exodus The exodus from Bangkok to the province has been in full swing for several days. Factories and shops…
Photos Songkran 2010
Still some joy after all the misery of the past few days. I've collected some websites with beautiful Songkran 2010 photos, check them out here: CNNGO TELEGRAPH