Thailand’s annual Songkran celebration was recently inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
This year, more than 100 Songkran events will take place across Thailand, in Bangkok and throughout the Central, Northern, Northeastern, Southern, and Eastern regions. Each location brings its own blend of tradition and celebration, from sacred rituals and temple fairs to music festivals and water fights.
Festival Highlights Include:
- Maha Songkran World Water Festival, Sanam Luang and Ratchadamnoen Klang, Bangkok (11–15 April)
- S20 Songkran Music Festival, Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok (12–14 April)
- Chiang Mai’s legendary Songkran traditions (7–16 April)
- Grand Isan Songkran Festival, Khon Kaen (8–15 April)
- Coastal celebrations in Phuket, Songkhla, and Surat Thani
- Cultural parades in Phrae, Lamphun, and Ubon Ratchathani
