Bangkok, Bangkok invites you to continue the Songkran tradition. Choose from 118 locations throughout the city, including a cultural Songkran (little wet) / a fun Songkran (very wet) / with intense safety supervision. Mr. Chatchart Sitthiphan, Governor of Bangkok, held a press conference on the Bangkok Songkran Festival 2024 at the Rattanakosin Room. Bangkok City Hall today (April 9, 2024), saying that Bangkok attaches importance to Songkran Day, which is a beautiful Thai cultural tradition that has existed for a long time. Currently, Songkran Festival is an important festival in Thailand. and has been declared registered by UNESCO. 'Songkran in Thailand' is an item on the representative list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. (Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity). This year in Bangkok there were government and private sector agencies organizing full-scale events, up to 118 points, with various formats of activities organized, divided into ' Songkran Cultural Lin e' (Piat Noi), which will be a traditional Songkran event. Emphasis is placed on good fortune and "Songkran Sanook" (very wet), which will be an event that emphasizes fun and various entertainment activities. The Governor of Bangkok further said that the Songkran event in Bangkok area today It is a demonstration of cooperation between various sectors by Bangkok. Emphasis has been placed on safety. Because our duty is to create safety. Building trust among both Thai and foreign tourists. We will take the best possible care. Songkran Festival is a tradition that everyone enjoys. The key is to respect other people's rights. Let's have fun together politely. take care of each other And consider safety as much as possible, don't play with powder, don't play with high-pressure water guns. Don't drink alcohol in public. Please follow the news carefully. Because each road is closed at different times. Plan carefully where you will go swimming. Reduce the use of personal cars or motorcycles. and to use public transp ortation more Because it is difficult to find a parking space and may not be enough to accommodate a large number of citizens and tourists. For the event area, no hawkers or stalls will be allowed to enter. Because it causes stiffness in walking. and cause disorder There will be a checkpoint before entering the area. Especially in the Khao San Road area. Safety poles, CCTV cameras, and emergency loudspeakers have been installed. and a command center was established to monitor the situation at the Chao Phraya Room. and a sub-center in the area, Chana Songkhram Police Station, as well as having an understanding with the community near the event area. The entire municipality has been deployed together with the police to provide strict security supervision. It is believed that this year there will be more tourists. This is because there is more tourism promotion and there is also the matter of Free Visa for Thailand-China,' the Bangkok Governor emphasized. For the event areas that are important highlights are as follows: Cultural Songkran (Wet Noi) includes Songkran Lan Khon Mueang. which is organized by Bangkok Between 12 - 14 April 2024 from 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Activities include a worship ceremony, a ceremony to recite Phra Paritraman and consecrate holy water. Merit making ceremony by giving alms to monks Water pouring ceremony to ask for blessings from the elderly Thai cultural performances and performances by artists folk games and fun activities in the form of temple fairs Activity area and demonstration of Thai arts and culture Selling Bangkok Brand products and good products in 50 districts Maha Songkran World Water Festival, cool all over the world, Maha Songkran 2024, organized by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), scheduled for a big Maha Songkran activity in the heart of the city. Between 11 - 15 April 2024 at Ratchadamnoen Klang Road. Sanam Luang area Activities include Organizing a parade of Soft Power Songkran vehicles from various regions to create a variety of colors. Cultural and contemp orary performances and the Songkran activity area in 5 regions, including selling the best products and goodies from 76 provinces, special activities: bathing Buddha images, making merit by giving alms to monks, pouring water on the elderly Providing a fountain and playing in the water Songkran Festival 2024 organized by the Department of Cultural Promotion Ministry of Culture Between 12 - 15 April 2024 at Wat Suthat Thepwararam. Ratchaworamahawihan, Phra Nakhon District. Activities include bathing Buddha images and building a sand pagoda. cultural performance Cultural demonstration activities Organizing Songkran events in 4 regions, including Chiang Mai, Phuket, Chonburi, Khon Kaen, and supporting Songkran events through the Bangkok Cultural Council, 6 regional groups. Water Festival 2024, the 9th year of the Water Festival...Thai Way, organized by Thai Beverage Public Company Limited between 13 - 15 April 2024, including 5 temples, 5 river banks, which are of historical importance at Wat Phra Chetuphon. W imon Mangkalaram Ratchawaramahawihan, Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchaworamahawihan, Wat Kalayanamit Woramahawihan, Wat Rakhang Kositaram Woramahawihan, Wat Prayurawongsawas Worawihan, Asiatique The Riverfront, Tha Maharat, Tha Yodphiman, Tha Suk Siam at ICONSIAM, as well as Tha Guan U Shrine and Canal. Basin jar Ploen Songkran Festival Local food, financial fun, organized by the Bank of Thailand on April 20, 2024. Activities include Pouring water on a replica of the Phra Siam Devadhiraj, Workshop activities, arranging flower bouquets to worship the Buddha Financial exhibition Booths from communities surrounding the Bank of Thailand Siam Center Splashtastic Fun Fest organized by Siam Center Between 1 - 30 April 2024 at Siam Center Shopping Center, Pathumwan District, inviting everyone to play in realistic Songkran water with the Water Interactive Screen, using AI technology to decorate the shopping center in 3D format and inviting everyone to play in the water on the Interactive Screen. Highlights Special is t he presentation of fashion designs from Thai designers and new designers who bring Thai wisdom batik fabric to present in a modern way for Thai customers and tourists from around the world to experience up close. Siam Paragon Ultrasonic Water Festival 2024, organized by Siam Paragon from 9 - 16 April 2024 at Siam Paragon Shopping Center, Pathumwan District, brings together world-famous artist Philip Colbert, an Englishman whose work is a new style of Pop Art. Come design a special Summer Decoration in Thailand. This is the first time that Thai people have been able to experience and enjoy the works of world-class artists. Performances from famous artists with music from JOOX Music Streaming Application THE MALL LIFESTORE SUMMER-CATION SONGKRAN FESTIVAL is organized by The Mall Group, organizing workshop activities, joining in the fun, playing games, music performances, children's activities, and selling children's toys. Thai cultural performance From 11 - 16 April 2024, 3 locations: The Mall Bang Khae Branc h, Bang Kapi Branch, Tha Phra Branch. Thailand Songkran Festival 2024 Songkran Mahaentertainment At Central Shopping Centers All Over Thailand Organized by Central Pattana, pinning 9 landmarks throughout Bangkok. From 2 - 21 April 2024, 9 locations: Central World, Pathumwan District, Central Rama 2, Bang Khun Thian District, Central Rama 3, Yannawa District, Central Rama 9, Huai Khwang District, Central EastVille, Lat Phrao District, Central Ramintra, Bang Khen District, Central Lat Phrao, Chatuchak District, Central Bangna, Bangna District, Esplanade Ratchada, Din Daeng District, with highlighted activities such as the Thai Great Entertainment Festival, UNESCO World Heritage Showcase, Thai culture that is rare to see. Happy Entertainment Festival Activities to preserve Thai culture and traditions Music festival and splashing water, great entertainment, etc. Songkran Wisutthikasat Festival, year 82, B.E. 2024, organized by the Sports and Recreation Association for the Elderly (Thailand) between 12 - 15 Apri l 2024 at Santichai Prakan Park, Phra Nakhon District, with activities to preserve culture and traditions. Songkran Sai Sanook (very wet) includes: Songkran Festival on Khao San Road, Phra Nakhon District Khao San World Water Festival UNESCO 2024 organized by the Khao San Road Business Association. Between 12 - 15 April 2024, emphasis will be placed on activities to open areas for citizens and tourists to play in the water with maximum safety. Songkran Festival on Silom Road Organized by business operators in the Silom area together with the Bang Rak District Office and the Ministry of Culture Between 13 - 14 April 2024 from 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., activities include: Organizing a procession for bathing Buddha images and cultural processions Using 4 6 - 10 wheel trucks on April 13, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., organizing activities on stage on Silom Road in front of Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited, LGBT beauty pageant, arts and culture performances in April 13, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Organ izing activities on the Thai arts and culture stage. Contemporary music performance Performances from famous artists on April 14, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Water pouring activity to ask for blessings for 120 elderly people and eating meals with the elderly people. Songkran Delight Songkran Sadmit Festival Invite close friends to splash out on the fun. Organized by Samyan Mitrtown in collaboration with Thai Health Promotion Foundation (Health Promotion Foundation) between 13 - 15 April 2024 at the front of Samyan Mitrtown Shopping Center, Pathumwan District. Activities include Setting up a water play area, 120 meters long, in front of the Samyan Mitrtown Shopping Center. Concert performances from famous artists Organizing a cultural activity area and a swimming area for families King Power Event Api Maha Songkran Rangnam 2024 is organized by King Power Rangnam Shopping Center between 11 - 16 April 2024 at King Power Rangnam Shopping Center, Ratchathewi District. Activities include Songkran parade from 4 regions joins in carrying on Thai traditions An army of artists who will come to have fun with the first river music festival and the best music festival in the heart of the city "RANGNAM WATER STREET BY SUPERFLUID" to reinforce the destination for tourists around the world. Songkran Banthat Thong Samyan Water Street 2024 is organized by the Chulalongkorn University Property Management Office in collaboration with Coca-Cola (Thailand) Company Limited from 13 - 15 April 2024 at Chula Soi 5 Road, Pathumwan District. Activities include Organizing Songkran water play areas along Chula Soi 5, Water Tower, concerts from leading artists and a music stage for viewing free of charge. Arrangement of market zones and fun activities in the event area Siam Songkran Festival, Pha Khao Ma, Yooyen, Pensanook, organized by Siam Square. Chulalongkorn University Property Management Office in collaboration with BEX between 13 - 15 April 2024 at Siam Square, Pathumwan District from 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. White Songkran Trave l to events safely, no porn, no powder, no nudes, and no alcohol. Complete with a giant slide, fountain tunnel, foam party, and a food zone with over 30 great restaurants and music performances by famous artists and singers. The ICONSIAM Miraculous Chao Phraya Maha Songkran 2024 event, which has elevated itself to become a world-class Maha Songkran Festival with the concept 'THAICONIC SONGKRAN CELEBRATION: Celebrate Maha Songkran. Continuing the World Heritage Legend' at ICONSIAM, Khlong San District, between 10 - 21 April 2024. Activities include Queen Songkran Mahothorn Devi parade, 7 days, 7 people, by famous actors and actresses Activities to enhance auspiciousness: bathing in a replica of the Buddha Sihing. Transforming the River Park area into a Water Splash Landmark. Enjoy a mini-concert from leading artists at 7:00 p.m., as well as many contemporary cultural performances. Create an atmosphere that promotes Thainess with cheerfulness to welcome the Thai New Year. Meet the first release of the song "So ngkran in our country" version in 3 languages, ready to invite Thai people to create a phenomenon by wearing flower-patterned shirts. Source: Thai News Agency
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