Where to celebrate Songkran in long holidays?
Where to celebrate Songkran in 2024? Let’s get ready to go out and splash the fun (water) to stay cool in this extremely hot weather to recharge your life batteries and refresh your body after working hard since the beginning of the year. Gather here, everyone, if you still don’t know where to celebrate Songkran. Let’s find out the most popular locations to celebrate Songkran across the country gathered here for you. This year, Songkran festival will take place for 21 days, so you can plan to go to several places, whether to the beach or in Bangkok. Now, let us help you make the decision!
1. How many days to celebrate Songkran in 2024?
2. Where to celebrate Songkran in Bangkok3. 3. Where to celebrate Songkran by the beach
4. laces to celebrate Songkran across Thailand
1. How many days to celebrate Songkran in 2024?
You may have already heard that, in Songkran 2024, people can celebrate the festival for 21 days. This year is a special year to celebrate the occasion that UNESCO has registered the Songkran tradition as cultural heritage. We can celebrate the festival from 1-21 April across the country, such as Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Sukhothai and Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. According to Thai tradition, there are 3 Songkran days as follows:
- Songkran Day: Saturday 13 April 2024
- Wan Nao: Sunday 14 April 2024
- New Year's Day: Monday 15 April 2024
- Special public holiday: Friday 12 April 2024
- Compensatory holiday: Tuesday 16 April 2024
2. Where to celebrate Songkran in Bangkok
Songkran is a festival that tourists all over the world look forward to. During this time, tourist attractions in Thailand that hold Songkran events are one of the most popular destinations. The first destination that many people have in mind is Bangkok. Let’s find out where to celebrate Songkran in Bangkok
Khao San Road, Bangkok
The number one place that everyone must visit in Bangkok is Khao San Road, a popular place for both Thai and foreign tourists every year which is crowded but also full of fun with water splashing. For rules, please study before visiting.
Silom Road
Songkran water festival at Silom Road is an extremely fun experience, allowing tourists to splash water all over the street to get wet all day until late at night. Importantly, Silom Road is also a gathering place for LGBTQIA+ people to celebrate the festival, easily accessed by public transports.
Siam Square
Another popular place to celebrate the Songkran festival is Siam Square, a bustling shopping area. If you don’t have any plans yet, try going to Siam Square this year.
ICONSIAM
ICONSIAM is a place known for holding grand and beautiful events for any festival, a destination that both Thai and foreign tourists must visit. Importantly, it is also next to the Chao Phraya River with beautiful views. In this year's event, there would be also a Songkran parade and performances from leading artists to enjoy.
RCA
For EDM fans, let’s get ready to have a lot of fun at RCA. This place is also famous for holding fun Songkran events, and there are a lot of tourists visiting there. Each club will organize splashing water zones for tourists to enjoy the fun in different themes.
3. Where to celebrate Songkran by the beach
For anyone who likes the beach but still can't figure out where to go for Songkran, we have convenient beach destinations which are well known among tourists to recommend.
Bang Saen, Chonburi Province
Talking about Songkran festival, many people think of Bang Saen in Chonburi Province as it is the place where the fun Songkran festival is held, guaranteed by a great number of tourists.
Importantly, in addition to organizing water splashing activities, there are also other activities, such as building sand pagodas and bathing Buddha images. If you want to go on a trip, you must plan your trip in advance as many people go to the event every year. Also, don’t forget to get ready for heavy traffic.
Pattaya in Chonburi Province
Another popular place to visit during Songkran can't be anywhere else, Pattaya. It is easy to travel to, not far from Bangkok. In addition to splashing water to stay cool, Pattaya also has attractions and many activities to do. There are also cute cafes and delicious restaurants by the beach.
Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province
Hua Hin Beach in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province is for another Songkran beach trip for the whole family. It is a famous beach near Bangkok and convenient to travel, not a very far drive. Traveling with the whole family or with adults will not be tiring. There are also many activities to do, such as riding a horse and walking on the sandy beach. There are many delicious restaurants and cafes to sit and have a drink.
Cha-am, Phetchaburi Province
For anyone who still doesn't know where to go for Songkran that is not crowded, we recommend Cha-am in Phetchaburi Province which is another famous west coast sea with the palm tree views that line the beach, considered a highlight point of Cha-am. Importantly, there are also uncrowded places, especially Bang Kao Beach. After going out all day, it would be great to sit and watch the sunset reflecting its light on the sea, to listen to the sound of the waves and to enjoy the peaceful moment. This is another way to recharge your energy during the holidays.
4. Places to celebrate Songkran across Thailand
If you still can’t make the decision, let's take a look at this list of places to visit during Songkran across Thailand.
Phra Pathom Chedi, Nakhon Pathom Province
The first place is Phra Pathom Chedi. In addition to holding Songkran activities around Phra Pathom Chedi, this is also an opportunity to add prosperity to life by going to worship the Phra Pathom Chedi and to make merit as well. Also, there is a market around Phra Pathom Chedi with famous restaurants and shops available.
Phra Pradaeng, Samut Prakan Province
Phra Pradaeng in Samut Prakan Province is famous for holding Songkran festival with many activities, such as Miss Songkran beauty pageant and monks' ceremony. If you want to visit there, please plan in advance as there will be a lot of traffic at the event. Yet, it is considered a very fun Songkran event to enjoy the festival.
Songkran Festival, Chiang Mai Province
Let's take a trip to experience Songkran festival at the northern region, Chiang Mai Province. In addition to being a province that tourists like to visit in every season, it is also popular during Songkran festival for both Thai and foreign tourists. Especially this year, there will be many traditional Songkran activities throughout the month for the tourists to stay cool and have fun.
Khao Neo (Sticky Rice) Road, Khon Kaen
Now, let's enjoy Songkran in the Northeast. Khao Neo (Sticky Rice) Road also holds a big Songkran festival event near the City Pillar Shrine of Khon Kaen Province. The event was full of fun with shows, contests and water-splashing activities, including local activities for everyone to enjoy.
In this year, there are many Songkran activities throughout the month. Besides, it's also a long holiday that everyone returns to their hometowns, so plan your trip well. Additionally, the weather is extremely hot. You should do outdoor activities when the sunlight is not strong; otherwise, you may feel sick. Don’t forget to boost your confidence in living life with Health insurance from Muang Thai Life Assurance
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