The “Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2025” will be held across Thailand, aiming to showcase Songkran as a unique cultural heritage and foster collaboration among government, private sectors, and local communities.
Bangkok and Metropolitan Area Highlights
- Ratchadamnoen Avenue & Sanam Luang (April 11–15): Experience the “Cultural Heritage” theme, focusing on preserving and celebrating traditional Thai Songkran customs in a tangible way.
- Siam Square (April 13–15): “Songkran Siam: Fun with the Traditional Scarf” transforms the shopping district into a vibrant urban water park.
- Silom Road (April 14): “Amazing Bangkok Songkran Parade 2025” features a diverse cultural parade, including the LGBTQIA+ community, under the theme of Thai cultural preservation.
- Rajamangala National Stadium (April 12–14): The “S2O Songkran Music Festival” brings together world-class electronic music and water festivities.
- One Bangkok (April 10–15): Enjoy “One Lagoon Splashing Songkran Rhythms,” blending water fun with contemporary art in the city center.
- ICONSIAM (April 10–16): “ICONSIAM THAICONIC SONGKRAN CELEBRATION 2025” celebrates the “Stream of Thai Charm” theme along the Chao Phraya River.
- CentralWorld (April 12–14): “Thai Rhythm Songkran Festival 2025” offers a variety of events connecting music and culture.
Key Regional Events
- Chiang Mai (April 12–15): At Wat Chedi Luang, enjoy the traditional New Year celebration with water blessings, light and sound shows, and local food markets.
- Lamphun (April 12–13): Rot Kaew Road hosts a community market and cultural activities.
- Khon Kaen (April 13–15): At Wat Chai Sri, Ban Sawathi, witness Isan-style blessing ceremonies, folk music, and the bathing of an ancient wooden Buddha statue.
- Udon Thani (April 12–13): Ban Chiang World Heritage Site hosts water blessings for elders and morning almsgiving.
- Phuket (April 12–13): At Dragon Plaza, Soi Rommanee, and Wat Mai Khao, locals are encouraged to wear traditional “Kebaya” attire and join cultural activities and New Year merit-making.
Thailand’s commitment to Songkran as a cultural heritage reflects values of love, gratitude, and family bonds. The nation is dedicated to elevating Songkran into a global festival that every traveler should experience at least once in their lifetime. This collaboration between government, private sectors, and communities aims to make Songkran a world-class cultural event, using art, culture, and creative activities to link the economy and tourism, both in major cities and regions—to boost travel, spending, and international awareness in a systematic way.
For more Information: Royal Thai Government
Link : https://www.thaigov.go.th/