Bangkok, 12 April 2025 – Thailand officially opened the Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2025 last night with a spectacular celebration in the heart of Bangkok. Hosted at Sanam Luang from 11–15 April, the festival is the centrepiece of the Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism & Sports Year 2025, with the Thailand Summer Festival campaign spotlighting Thai heritage, creativity, and cultural unity.

Highlights included The River of Blessings, featuring the majestic Naga, a mythical serpent believed to bring prosperity through water, and Colours of the Seasons, which celebrated Thailand’s tropical fruits—most notably durian, the “king of fruit”—alongside floating markets as symbols of abundance. The Flavour of Siam paid tribute to UNESCO-listed Tomyum Kung, not only a national dish but also a reflection of Thai wisdom and harmony with nature. The Noble Elephanthonoured Thailand’s revered elephants for their cultural and historical significance, while Betta Brilliance showcased the vibrant Thai fighting fish as a symbol of national pride and creativity.

The “Thai Charms” Zone invites visitors to experience the “5 Must Do in Thailand”: Must Tastetraditional Thai desserts, Must Try Muay Thai or Thai massage, Must Buy local favourites like elephant pants and herbal inhalers, Must See ancient boxing performances, and Must Seek traditional dress-up for souvenir photos.

Festivalgoers can step into a classic Thai Temple Fair, featuring a haunted house, open-air cinema, Ferris wheel, and sand pagoda building. Traditional New Year rituals include bathing Buddha images and water-pouring ceremonies to honour elders.

The Water Play Zone offers giant spill buckets, a water station for Songkran water play, musical fountain shows, and EDM sets by DJs such as JJetrin, Bubble Paint, Lazyprince, Leonie, Tong Apollo, B-Bass, and more.

Over 100 vendor booths offer regional dishes, crafts, and local products across Thailand. The event’s commitment to sustainability is reflected in the GCYOU-TURN initiative, which recycles plastic water bottles into reusable items on-site.

A Festival Web App provides real-time updates, maps, and Songkran event listings nationwide to support visitor convenience. Free shuttle servicesoperate daily from Central Pinklao, and MRT Sanam Chai Station, running between 15.00–23.00 Hrs.

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Credit: TAT News