Thailand Songkran Water Festival 2024

03 April 2024

The Songkran Water Festival 2024 is set to take place from April 12th to April 16th at 20 renowned tourist places across Thailand.

Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year festival, celebrated annually in Thailand and several other Southeast Asian countries. It usually falls on April 13th-15th, though the duration of the festival can vary in different regions. Songkran is renowned for its water festival aspect, where people engage in water fights and splashing water on one another as a symbol of cleansing and washing away the past year's misfortunes, as well as bringing in good luck for the upcoming year. In addition to the water festival, Songkran is a time for family reunions, making merit at temples, paying respects to elders, and participating in various cultural and religious activities. It's one of the most significant and joyous celebrations in Thailand, attracting both locals and tourists alike.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced the schedule and locations for the Songkran festival in 20 provinces and cities, and famous tourist places in Thailand in April, aiming to provide information for travelers planning trips during this period.

Songkran Festival in the Northern Region

Province/City	Date	Festival Name	Main Venue
Bangkok	April 11-15	Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024	Ratchadamnoen Klang Avenue and Sanam Luang
Chiang Mai	April 4-20	Pawe Ni Pi Mai Muaeng Chiang Mai	Various locations across the province
Lampang	April 7-13	Salung Luang, Kong Yai, Pi Mai Mueang Nakhon Lampang 2024	Lampang Museum, Clock Tower Intersection
Chiang Rai	April 12-13	Pawe Ni Pi Mai Mueang	75th Anniversary Flag & Lamp Park
Phitsanulok	April 9-15	Songkran Song Kwai 2024	Mueang Phitsanulok, provincial capital of Phitsanulok
Sukhothai	April 8-12	Song Nam - Oi Tan Ceremony Songkran Si Satchanalai	Phraya Lithal Monument, Si Satchanalai Historical Park

Thai Songkran Festival in the Central Regionn

Province/City	Date	Festival Name	Main Venue
Kanchanaburi	April 12-17	Songkran Mon Festival	Wat Wang Wiwekaram in Sangkhla Buri District
Sing Buri	April 13-15	Songkran Ban Rachan Festival	Phikhao Ton Temple and Ban Rachan Retro Thai Market
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya	April 13-15	Water Splashing with the Elephants	Si Sangphet Road

Thai Water Festival in the Southern and Eastern Region

Province/City	Date	Festival Name	Venue
Nakhon Si Thammarat	April 13-16	Maha Songkran Festival 2024	Mueang Khon Ron Chan Activity Si Thammasokarat Park, central Nakhon Si Thammarat shopping district
Songkhla	April 12-13	Midnight Songkran Festival 2024	Sanaeha Nusom Road, Thammanun Withi Road, Nipat Uthit 2 Road, Nipat Uthit Road, Chi Uthit Road, Hat Yai District
Phuket	April 13	Songkran no Alcohol 2024	Songkran on Dibuk Road Limelight Shopping Center, Dibuk Road
Chon Buri	April 16-20	Bang Saen, Wan Lai Pattaya Festival 2024	Bang Saen Beach (April 16-17), Pattaya (April 18-20)

Thailand Songkran Water Festival in the Northeastern Region

Province/City	Date	Festival Name	Venue
Nakhon Ratchasima	April 12-15	Songkran Korat	Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima provincial capital of Nakhon Ratchasima
Khon Kaen	April 13-15	Isan Songkran Traditional Festival	Chaisi Temple
Udon Thani	April 13-16	Songkran Mueang Udon Thani Udon	Thani Museum, Prachak Silapakhom Park
Buri Ram	April 13-14	Procession of Buddha's robes to the volcano	Khao Kradong Park
Nong Khai	April 13-14	Songkran Nong Khai	Pho Chai Village, Nong Khai District mueang
Nakhon Phanom	April 15	Songran Nakhon Phanom	Naga Monument and Phaya Si Sattanakharat event area

Songkran marks the Thai New Year, a time to honor family values, show respect for elders, and observe traditional rituals at temples nationwide. During this occasion, people engage in water splashing to symbolize good luck. While the festival is celebrated throughout the country, Bangkok particularly hosts vibrant festivities, having previously set a Guinness World Record for the "World's Largest Water Gun Fight" in 2011, with nearly 3,500 participants engaging in a water gun battle for 10 minutes.

In 2024, Songkran officially extends for 4 days, from April 12th to April 16th. However, festivities in various provinces often start earlier and conclude later, extending from April 4th to April 20th.

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