Bangkok: Pinpoint Songkran water-playing spots in the central and regional areas, Water Festival 2025, inviting people to join in activities to receive happiness and refreshment. Mr. Anukul Prueksanusak, Deputy Government Spokesperson, revealed that the Tourism Authority of Thailand would like to invite Thai people to join the activities in the 'Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2025' at various locations organized for the public and tourists to enjoy the fun and excitement, including:
According to Thai News Agency, the festival will take place at several key locations. From April 11-15, 2025, the 'Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity' activity will be held at Ratchadamnoen Avenue and Sanam Luang in Bangkok. Another event, 'Songkran Siam Pha Khao Ma, Fun Splashing, Amazing', will transform Siam Square into a water park from April 13-15, 2025.
On April 14, 2025, the Amazing Bangkok Songkran Parade 2025 on Silom Road will feature a parade of LGBTQIA+ individuals in collaboration with government agencies, focusing on preserving Thai traditions and culture. From April 12-14, 2025, the S2O Songkran Music Festival will take place at Rajamangala National Stadium, combining "music" and "water" into a world-class experience.
From April 10-15, 2025, One Bangkok will host the One Lagoon Splashing Songkran Rhythms, turning the city's heart into an oasis that blends water with Thai arts and culture uniquely. ICONSIAM will celebrate from April 10-16, 2025, with the ICONSIAM THAICONIC SONGKRAN CELEBRATION 2025 under the theme 'Splashing Fun Songkran, Stream of Thai Charm.' Additionally, the Thai Rhythm Songkran Festival 2025 will occur from April 12-14, 2025, at the plaza in front of the Central World shopping center.
In regional areas, highlights include events in Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Khon Kaen, Udon Thani, and Phuket. In Chiang Mai, the festival will occur at Wat Chedi Luang from April 12-15, 2025, featuring traditional activities and northern Lanna food. Lamphun will host its event on April 12-13, 2025, at Songkran Market, Thanon Rot Kaew, with merit-making and local product parades.
In Khon Kaen, the celebration at Wat Chai Si, Ban Sawathi, will be held from April 13-15, 2025, offering traditional Isan ceremonies and performances. In Udon Thani, Ban Chiang World Heritage Cultural Square will host activities on April 12-13, 2025, focusing on cultural rituals and blessings. Lastly, in Phuket, events will take place at various locations from April 12-13, 2025, featuring local foods, cultural attire, and traditional merit-making.
'The government invites Thai people to join in the Songkran tradition, a cultural heritage of Thailand that has more meaning than just playing with water. It is a festival of love, gratitude, and family warmth that is worth passing on to the world. Thai Songkran is a cultural heritage that is worth preserving and passing on to future generations. We want Songkran to be a festival that everyone must visit at least once in their lifetime,' said Mr. Anukul.