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  'http://laksa162.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.hotels.com/go/thailand/songkran-ultimate-guide\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.hotels.com/go/thailand/songkran-ultimate-guide\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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Wild scenes of exuberance can be..."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Where to Celebrate Thailand’s Annual Water Festival on April 13th-15th\nSongkran is an annual festival which takes place over 3 days during the traditional Thai New Year, April 13th-15th (in almost all provinces). The official Songkran festival lasts 3 days but, in reality, the whole week is taken over by a mass celebration as the whole country shuts down for a momentous water fight. Wild scenes of exuberance can be seen throughout the Kingdom with music, dancing, drinking and people drenched from head to toe. Water guns, hose pipes, buckets, in fact, anything you can get your hands on can be used to splash people, and one thing is for certain: you will get wet!\nAs April is the hottest month of the year in Thailand, everyone gets involved with this country-wide water fight and it brings great relief from the soaring temperatures. Songkran started as a Buddhist tradition, using a light sprinkling of water to symbolize purification but, as time went by, people began splashing each other in a more playful manner until recent years, when the entire country becomes one almighty water fight celebrated by millions!\nThis is the ultimate guide to Songkran, detailing where to go, what to know and where to party in all the main areas of Thailand.\nThailand Hotels\nphoto by\nJames Antrobus\n(\nCC BY 2.0\n)  modified\nWhen: April 13-15\nDuring Songkran, Bangkok experiences a mass exodus as at least half of its residents travel back to their hometowns for family reunions. In their place are tourists, who fly into Bangkok particularly to enjoy one of the most colorful and festive times of the year. During Songkran, most office buildings, banks and even family-run shops and restaurants shut down completely, while big shopping malls usually remain open.\nWhere to party?\nAs the capital city of Thailand, Bangkok has more places to party than anywhere else. The biggest, brashest parties are found in 2 places in particular:\n-\nKhao San Road\n(the backpacking heartland of Bangkok)\n-\nSilom Road\n(the entire road closed off to traffic)\nMany hotels will have ticket-only pool parties which are more sophisticated affairs, while RCA also has huge dance-party extravaganzas with water cannons, pumping music and thousands of people.\nRead more\nphoto by\nTakeaway\n(\nCC BY-SA 3.0\n)  modified\nWhen: April 13-15\nSongkran in Chiang Mai is easily the wettest – and probably the most fun – of any of the nationwide celebrations of the Thai Buddhist New Year. Bangkok’s parties may be the biggest and Pattaya’s are the longest, but nowhere sees as much water flying as Chiang Mai, which makes it one of the most popular places in the whole of Southeast Asia to visit in mid-April, particularly with overseas tourists and backpackers.\nWhere to party?\nThat’s easy – head to Tha Pae Gate in the Old City and enjoy a full 4 km of water fighting along the old moat that once protected the city and its inhabitants. Street stalls sell all you might need and large sound systems are set up to entertain you along the route. There are parties taking place along the entirety of the moat, with a more chilled and local experience available at the many temples within the Old City.\nSee also\nphoto by\nJohan Fantenberg\n(\nCC BY 2.0\n)  modified\nWhen: April 13-15\nAs Thailand’s most popular beach destination, Phuket sees wild celebrations during Songkran. All 3 days of the New Year break has developed into an orgy of water throwing using buckets and water guns. Even the police in Phuket will get involved, swapping their firearm for a water pistol for a few days. In the past, Songkran in Phuket was celebrated mainly on the first day but in recent years you will find a morning till night party consume the island for a solid 3 days.\nWhere to party?\nPatong Beach is home to the most raucous scenes during Songkran, unsurprisingly when you consider this is where you will find the most bars and the best nightlife. There is a parade, a Miss Songkran beauty pageant and an intense water fight along Soi Bangla.\nphoto by\nMohithAgadi\n(\nCC BY-SA 3.0\n)  modified\nWhen: April 13-19\nPattaya is known as a party city so it should come as no surprise that Songkran festivities last longer here than anywhere else in Thailand. There will be water fights going on during the regular Songkran days (13th-15th April) but, uniquely, Pattaya celebrates into the following week too. Known in Thai as the Wan Lai Festival, the biggest day of revelry is usually on April 19th so if you arrive in Thailand a little late, this is your last chance to party.\nWhere to party?\nEverybody is armed with a water dispenser of some description. Some favor the semi-traditional bucket, many go for a water gun and some use high-pressure hoses made from a length of plastic plumbing pipe with a small hole at one and a plunger at the other. Beach Road is cut off to traffic and stages are set up for live music and foam machines. The fire department parks their engines here, filling numerous water butts for revellers to reload their soakers. On the roads that do allow vehicles, the main ones become a slow-moving traffic jam. Pick-up trucks are turned into mobile parties, the radio on full volume and many young Thais strafing pedestrians and other vehicles from the back.\nphoto by\nPer Meistrup\n(\nCC0\n)  modified\nWhen: April 13-15\nSongkran in Samui is not as intense as Pattaya or Phuket, but it’s still one of Thailand’s most fun celebrations with events taking place in all major beach towns. You will find makeshift parties throughout Samui and anyone is welcome to turn up and join in the fun! Local children are driven around the island in the back of pick-up trucks and will stop to have skirmishes with you which is always fun – just be aware they use melted ice water which is a shock to the senses.\nWhere to party?\nIf you’re looking for a no-holds-barred party, head to Chaweng Beach as there are parties on the beach and in all of the bars and clubs around Soi Green Mango. For a more traditional side of Samui, head to the west coast, especially around Na Thorn, as the local fishermen and their families also love to celebrate Thai New Year and you will be more than welcome to join in.\nphoto by\nJames Antrobus\n(\nCC BY 2.0\n)  modified\nIf you find yourself anywhere in Thailand during mid-April, there’s no getting away from being splashed (the only exceptions to this would be monks, newborn babies and the elderly), even if you are dressed in your nicest clothes, so leave your best suit and suede shoes at home. Also, take good care of cameras, passports, and other valuables – keep them in your hotel safe or, if you have to bring them out, waterproof bags are widely available and should be used.\nOne phrase you will hear all over Thailand during Songkran is “\nSawadee Bee Mai\n” which means ‘Happy New Year’, it’s sure to be greeted with smiles and is the best way to make new friends. Every provincial town will have some form of celebration and often the local exuberance in small towns can be as much fun as in any of the most popular towns and beach resorts listed above. Just remember to take a splashing with the good humor in which it is intended, and if you don’t like being splashed, stay indoors or in the confines of your hotel.\nIt’s all just fun, so don’t get angry.\nYou’re going to get soaked. Just accept it.\nIf you want to stay dry, stay inside.\nYou might get daubed in a gray-white paste made of scented powder and water. It’s harmless but stings if it gets in your eyes.\nSay: “sawadee bee mai”. It means “Happy New Year”\nSunglasses will protect your eyes from water and the mysterious paste.\nUse a waterproof pouch (cheap and widely available) to protect valuables.\nDon’t wear white – it goes see-through when wet!\nMonks are highly respected in Thailand, so never throw water at them.\nPeople riding a motorbike could have an accident if suddenly soaked.\nPeople riding tuk-tuks or songthaews are sitting ducks – lock and load!\nAvoid driving motorbikes during Songkran. Use four-wheeled public transportation or walk.\nSecure your valuables in your room and be mindful of any you do take with you.\nAvoid swallowing the water being sprayed at you – you don’t know where it came from!\nWet tiled floors will be slippery, so be careful of your footing.\nThis article includes opinions of the Go Guides editorial team. Hotels.com compensates authors for their writing appearing on this site; such compensation may include travel and other costs.\nWhere to stay in Thailand\nPanwaburi Beachfront Resort\n8.2 out of 10, (61)\nThe price is $274\n$176 nightly\n$274 total\nTotal with taxes and fees\nPanwaburi Beachfront Resort\nRailay Phutawan Resort\n8.6 out of 10, (318)\nThe price is $201\n$170 nightly\n$201 total\nTotal with taxes and fees\nRailay Phutawan Resort\nStart planning your trip","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/go\/thailand\/songkran-ultimate-guide#main_content)\n\n[![Hotels logo](https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/_dms\/header\/logo.svg?locale=en_US&siteid=300000001&theme=dark&variant=refresh&2)](https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/)\n\nShop travel\n\nShop travel\n\n- [Cars](https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/Cars)\n- [Deals](https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/lp\/b\/deals)\n- [Gift Cards](https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/lp\/b\/giftcards)\n- [One Key credit cards](https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/one-key-cards)\n\n- USD![US](https:\/\/a.travel-assets.com\/egds\/marks\/flags\/us.svg)\n- [List your property](https:\/\/apps.expediapartnercentral.com\/en_US\/list?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=HCOM_US-en_US&utm_campaign=direct&utm_contentewd=pwa-header-btn&siteId=300000001&tpid=3001&eapid=1&langId=1033&utm_term=direct&lasttouchMktgcode=direct)\n- [Support](https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/helpcenter)\n- [Trips](https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/trips)\n- Sign in\n  \n  Unlock instant savings with Member Prices\n  \n  - [Sign in](https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/login?&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2Fgo%2Fthailand%2Fsongkran-ultimate-guide)\n  - [Learn more about One Key](https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/welcome-one-key)\n  ***\n  - [Feedback](https:\/\/www.directword.io\/survey\/domain=www.hotels.com\/locale=en_US)\n\n![The Ultimate Guide to Songkran](https:\/\/cdn.sanity.io\/images\/nxpteyfv\/goguides\/002e2cca83a9ba4e139349caa4ff6e279c4d0792-1600x1067.jpg?fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&w=100&fit=max&auto=format)\n\n1. [GO](https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/go)\n2. [Asia](https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/go\/asia)\n3. [Thailand](https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/go\/thailand)\n\n# The Ultimate Guide to Songkran\n## Where to Celebrate Thailand’s Annual Water Festival on April 13th-15th\n\n[Go Guides](https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/go)[Thailand](https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/go\/thailand)[Things to do](https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/go\/thailand-things-to-do)[Food](https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/go\/thailand-food)[Shopping](https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/go\/thailand-shopping)[Nightlife](https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/go\/thailand-nightlife)[Tours](https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/go\/thailand-tours)[Information](https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/go\/thailand-information)[Thailand Hotels](https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/co10233171\/hotels-in-thailand\/)\n\nContent\n\n1\\. Songkran in BANGKOK\n\n2\\. Songkran in CHIANG MAI\n\n3\\. Songkran in PHUKET\n\n4\\. Songkran in PATTAYA\n\n5\\. Songkran in KOH SAMUI\n\n6\\. Good to know about Songkran in Thailand\n\n7\\. 15 tips for enjoying Songkran in Thailand\n\nSongkran is an annual festival which takes place over 3 days during the traditional Thai New Year, April 13th-15th (in almost all provinces). The official Songkran festival lasts 3 days but, in reality, the whole week is taken over by a mass celebration as the whole country shuts down for a momentous water fight. Wild scenes of exuberance can be seen throughout the Kingdom with music, dancing, drinking and people drenched from head to toe. Water guns, hose pipes, buckets, in fact, anything you can get your hands on can be used to splash people, and one thing is for certain: you will get wet\\!\n\nAs April is the hottest month of the year in Thailand, everyone gets involved with this country-wide water fight and it brings great relief from the soaring temperatures. Songkran started as a Buddhist tradition, using a light sprinkling of water to symbolize purification but, as time went by, people began splashing each other in a more playful manner until recent years, when the entire country becomes one almighty water fight celebrated by millions\\!\n\nThis is the ultimate guide to Songkran, detailing where to go, what to know and where to party in all the main areas of Thailand.\n\n[Thailand Hotels](https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/co10233171\/hotels-in-thailand\/)\n### [1\\. 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photo by [James Antrobus](https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/96862558@N03\/13893358974) ([CC BY 2.0](https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/)) modified\n\n**When: April 13-15**\n\nDuring Songkran, Bangkok experiences a mass exodus as at least half of its residents travel back to their hometowns for family reunions. In their place are tourists, who fly into Bangkok particularly to enjoy one of the most colorful and festive times of the year. During Songkran, most office buildings, banks and even family-run shops and restaurants shut down completely, while big shopping malls usually remain open.\n\n**Where to party?**  \nAs the capital city of Thailand, Bangkok has more places to party than anywhere else. The biggest, brashest parties are found in 2 places in particular:\n\n\\- **Khao San Road** (the backpacking heartland of Bangkok)  \n\\- **Silom Road** (the entire road closed off to traffic)\n\nMany hotels will have ticket-only pool parties which are more sophisticated affairs, while RCA also has huge dance-party extravaganzas with water cannons, pumping music and thousands of people. [Read more](https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/go\/thailand\/songkran)\n### 2\\. Songkran in CHIANG MAI\n![photo by \\<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Tuktuk\\_chiangmai\\_songkran\\_05b.jpg\" target=\"\\_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"\\>Takeaway\\<\/a\\> (\\<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/\" target=\"\\_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"\\>CC BY-SA 3.0\\<\/a\\>) 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photo by [Takeaway](https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Tuktuk_chiangmai_songkran_05b.jpg) ([CC BY-SA 3.0](https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/)) modified\n\n**When: April 13-15**\n\nSongkran in Chiang Mai is easily the wettest – and probably the most fun – of any of the nationwide celebrations of the Thai Buddhist New Year. Bangkok’s parties may be the biggest and Pattaya’s are the longest, but nowhere sees as much water flying as Chiang Mai, which makes it one of the most popular places in the whole of Southeast Asia to visit in mid-April, particularly with overseas tourists and backpackers.\n\n**Where to party?**  \nThat’s easy – head to Tha Pae Gate in the Old City and enjoy a full 4 km of water fighting along the old moat that once protected the city and its inhabitants. Street stalls sell all you might need and large sound systems are set up to entertain you along the route. There are parties taking place along the entirety of the moat, with a more chilled and local experience available at the many temples within the Old City.\n\n### See also\n[![Khlong Thom Market in Bangkok](https:\/\/cdn.sanity.io\/images\/nxpteyfv\/media-studio\/4eac2877cf1372bc2ccd04c48bdf8344d6cdc1a9-330x312.png?fit=max&w=250&h=250)Khlong Thom Market in Bangkok Thailand](https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/go\/thailand\/khlong-thom-market)\n\n[![Great Bangkok Dining Experiences](https:\/\/cdn.sanity.io\/images\/nxpteyfv\/media-studio\/4eac2877cf1372bc2ccd04c48bdf8344d6cdc1a9-330x312.png?fit=max&w=250&h=250)10 Great Bangkok Dining Experiences Thailand](https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/go\/thailand\/great-bangkok-dining)\n\n[![Best Things to Do in Nai Harn Beach](https:\/\/cdn.sanity.io\/images\/nxpteyfv\/media-studio\/4eac2877cf1372bc2ccd04c48bdf8344d6cdc1a9-330x312.png?fit=max&w=250&h=250)14 Best Things to Do in Nai Harn Beach Thailand](https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/go\/thailand\/best-nai-harn-things-to-do)\n### 3\\. Songkran in PHUKET\n![photo by \\<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jfantenb\/33170682754\" target=\"\\_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"\\>Johan Fantenberg\\<\/a\\> (\\<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"\\_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"\\>CC BY 2.0\\<\/a\\>) 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photo by [Johan Fantenberg](https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jfantenb\/33170682754) ([CC BY 2.0](https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/)) modified\n\n**When: April 13-15**\n\nAs Thailand’s most popular beach destination, Phuket sees wild celebrations during Songkran. All 3 days of the New Year break has developed into an orgy of water throwing using buckets and water guns. Even the police in Phuket will get involved, swapping their firearm for a water pistol for a few days. In the past, Songkran in Phuket was celebrated mainly on the first day but in recent years you will find a morning till night party consume the island for a solid 3 days.\n\n**Where to party?**  \nPatong Beach is home to the most raucous scenes during Songkran, unsurprisingly when you consider this is where you will find the most bars and the best nightlife. There is a parade, a Miss Songkran beauty pageant and an intense water fight along Soi Bangla.\n### 4\\. Songkran in PATTAYA\n![photo by \\<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:New\\_Year\\_Celebrations\\_in\\_Pattaya\\_(2013).JPG\" target=\"\\_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"\\>MohithAgadi\\<\/a\\> (\\<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/\" target=\"\\_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"\\>CC BY-SA 3.0\\<\/a\\>) 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photo by [MohithAgadi](https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:New_Year_Celebrations_in_Pattaya_\$2013\$.JPG) ([CC BY-SA 3.0](https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/)) modified\n\n**When: April 13-19**\n\nPattaya is known as a party city so it should come as no surprise that Songkran festivities last longer here than anywhere else in Thailand. There will be water fights going on during the regular Songkran days (13th-15th April) but, uniquely, Pattaya celebrates into the following week too. Known in Thai as the Wan Lai Festival, the biggest day of revelry is usually on April 19th so if you arrive in Thailand a little late, this is your last chance to party.\n\n**Where to party?**  \nEverybody is armed with a water dispenser of some description. Some favor the semi-traditional bucket, many go for a water gun and some use high-pressure hoses made from a length of plastic plumbing pipe with a small hole at one and a plunger at the other. Beach Road is cut off to traffic and stages are set up for live music and foam machines. The fire department parks their engines here, filling numerous water butts for revellers to reload their soakers. On the roads that do allow vehicles, the main ones become a slow-moving traffic jam. Pick-up trucks are turned into mobile parties, the radio on full volume and many young Thais strafing pedestrians and other vehicles from the back.\n### 5\\. Songkran in KOH SAMUI\n![photo by \\<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Song\\_Kran\\_2012\\_Chaweng.jpg\" target=\"\\_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"\\>Per Meistrup\\<\/a\\> (\\<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/share-your-work\/public-domain\/cc0\/\" target=\"\\_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"\\>CC0\\<\/a\\>) 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photo by [Per Meistrup](https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Song_Kran_2012_Chaweng.jpg) ([CC0](https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/share-your-work\/public-domain\/cc0\/)) modified\n\n**When: April 13-15**\n\nSongkran in Samui is not as intense as Pattaya or Phuket, but it’s still one of Thailand’s most fun celebrations with events taking place in all major beach towns. You will find makeshift parties throughout Samui and anyone is welcome to turn up and join in the fun! Local children are driven around the island in the back of pick-up trucks and will stop to have skirmishes with you which is always fun – just be aware they use melted ice water which is a shock to the senses.\n\n**Where to party?**  \nIf you’re looking for a no-holds-barred party, head to Chaweng Beach as there are parties on the beach and in all of the bars and clubs around Soi Green Mango. For a more traditional side of Samui, head to the west coast, especially around Na Thorn, as the local fishermen and their families also love to celebrate Thai New Year and you will be more than welcome to join in.\n### 6\\. Good to know about Songkran in Thailand\n![Songkran in Bangkok](data:image\/png;base64,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photo by [James Antrobus](https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/96862558@N03\/13892859315) ([CC BY 2.0](https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/)) modified\n\nIf you find yourself anywhere in Thailand during mid-April, there’s no getting away from being splashed (the only exceptions to this would be monks, newborn babies and the elderly), even if you are dressed in your nicest clothes, so leave your best suit and suede shoes at home. Also, take good care of cameras, passports, and other valuables – keep them in your hotel safe or, if you have to bring them out, waterproof bags are widely available and should be used.\n\nOne phrase you will hear all over Thailand during Songkran is “*Sawadee Bee Mai*” which means ‘Happy New Year’, it’s sure to be greeted with smiles and is the best way to make new friends. Every provincial town will have some form of celebration and often the local exuberance in small towns can be as much fun as in any of the most popular towns and beach resorts listed above. Just remember to take a splashing with the good humor in which it is intended, and if you don’t like being splashed, stay indoors or in the confines of your hotel.\n### 7\\. 15 tips for enjoying Songkran in Thailand\n![](data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAUoAAAE4CAMAAAAKHUr9AAAAGXRFWHRTb2Z0d2FyZQBBZG9iZSBJbWFnZVJlYWR5ccllPAAAAylpVFh0WE1MOmNvbS5hZG9iZS54bXAAAAAAADw\/eHBhY2tldCBiZWdpbj0i77u\/IiBpZD0iVzVNME1wQ2VoaUh6cmVTek5UY3prYzlkIj8+IDx4OnhtcG1ldGEgeG1sbnM6eD0iYWRvYmU6bnM6bWV0YS8iIHg6eG1wdGs9IkFkb2JlIFhNUCBDb3JlIDkuMS1jMDAxIDc5LjE0NjI4OTk3NzcsIDIwMjMvMDYvMjUtMjM6NTc6MTQgICAgICAgICI+IDxyZGY6UkRGIHhtbG5zOnJkZj0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMTk5OS8wMi8yMi1yZGYtc3ludGF4LW5zIyI+IDxyZGY6RGVzY3JpcHRpb24gcmRmOmFib3V0PSIiIHhtbG5zOnhtcD0iaHR0cDovL25zLmFkb2JlLmNvbS94YXAvMS4wLyIgeG1sbnM6eG1wTU09Imh0dHA6Ly9ucy5hZG9iZS5jb20veGFwLzEuMC9tbS8iIHhtbG5zOnN0UmVmPSJodHRwOi8vbnMuYWRvYmUuY29tL3hhcC8xLjAvc1R5cGUvUmVzb3VyY2VSZWYjIiB4bXA6Q3JlYXRvclRvb2w9IkFkb2JlIFBob3Rvc2hvcCAyNS4zIChNYWNpbnRvc2gpIiB4bXBNTTpJbnN0YW5jZUlEPSJ4bXAuaWlkOjM4RDdGNzc4QTM3MzExRUU5QTM3OTg2MENBRDZGNTEyIiB4bXBNTTpEb2N1bWVudElEPSJ4bXAuZGlkOjM4RDdGNzc5QTM3MzExRUU5QTM3OTg2MENBRDZGNTEyIj4gPHhtcE1NOkRlcml2ZWRGcm9tIHN0UmVmOmluc3RhbmNlSUQ9InhtcC5paWQ6M0U2NUU0N0ZBMzQ1MTFFRTlBMzc5ODYwQ0FENkY1MTIiIHN0UmVmOmRvY3VtZW50SUQ9InhtcC5kaWQ6M0U2NUU0ODBBMzQ1MTFFRTlBMzc5ODYwQ0FENkY1MTIiLz4gPC9yZGY6RGVzY3JpcHRpb24+IDwvcmRmOlJERj4gPC94OnhtcG1ldGE+IDw\/eHBhY2tldCBlbmQ9InIiPz7zDl1TAAAAYFBMVEXHzdXW2+HP1dvU2d\/M0tnc4OXL0djFzNTZ3ePIz9bb3+TQ1tzO09rT2d\/J0NfY3OLQ1t3R1t3IztbT2d7X3OLR1tzN09rY3eLZ3uPS197T2N7Jz9fS193N1NrS2N7S2N2VsKl5AAAXc0lEQVR42uydi5aiuhKGE5QA4aJ4QbF19vu\/5SE3CGrbqSp67J6TWmvP9OzVxOQjVSkw9Yel95YXWdFkgxW5+tnZ+syzjG3SIBOZUH+1mWcsyYIbqNWvsuGPLsuOK335h5ya40GN5I1MpfrlkxpMM17HWXYMub7Jnljx+e+z9BlLbYeH1kJJplx3u727dhveQG0uqodr9MW8yD4S11QZ2Igc\/ktUR\/54t+BUhbawe4YyA6GUFuAwD04MRdJMy\/bh2j68gdox68zFnn+UKcS2XAPVJlP+oZqr07+EcpyKdywBJNW0XCPvgu\/jh1R7d+X5CpCkPzmGoKOmpMjDrlqTUcrp\/s9YwmioyZTwmmFJWpZH9UemY5tliSeZDbGfZeIMmA7UWZk\/ZQmksdKTIO3RJMd4yTZby5KRSCq3blX4BUQpKsqnLKE0hlt6c3cWR9KyVBcbli2OpHFUluS6NwXgQo8DFuUTlmAaKnPKzTCwJMd4qSEesST3aumW2lOYcnIIy46M8oElnIaKuMWakUg6lm2GX3GMmx7UmKoM5N4GRH9T1glrzQ6K8p4lgsbYwodMaSwzEkmd0wwzUoRnQUhjaQhLjC3OEkdSoexMpBF5+g6UHkush44trNMlWCJJqvR8yIIGkDxN34NyJIGPdXmzy4jBcmJZonths6DvJvkCpWVJA7Elk\/SeIZE2xJcNLAtaHKVmSQWxJZPU3ShJLWygWdDiKIdB0EFIche3VJIqM+7T96JM8036fpNUkgPLv0DyC5Q\/w2T6K4yl0SLKiDKijBZRRpQRZUQZLaKMKCPKaBFlRBlRRpTRIsqIMqKMFlH+8yg3tyT\/9Rj3a7FnxZvHob6jVhv\/frVVevOFKQtBmjyK3U7siSR\/PUuza5FRNtNs7LYi\/MzeuO3Zv5llnjmUCbqJacv\/gUbSbBH+tYFyRInes1cEFVkFkSSFmcHeOqmTESV2FLNijBWNJN41bNivh8C9hgI9itUSKDsyytJHeaORpM1KvctcNtA4s0dsTn89K6+0m2GsoZBUkWJ9OB9hJPhEknWmERjLJFuGJR9R5kugLAgkywSzerWufrZSm0ArRAtmL+7E8nC97Y4IEJJZlKgdd\/x6SwQFpSa56cyG3jUiE9C1PCNJV3uHZSn5VRggGB\/9Y6u0MeuFgNRJfz4nyzTfFqVfARdMYiApNEuuqkld7d2OYViWycf4+VvUDkRdao15Bp+tFyiUtgUmzebJHbidVt0HU6+n\/mzc2ndBzUsiyFRvdi8RKJ+W\/hWoe1E+JKiZDCap4+PRTokJJZolHqR+4Nmz82SBLe0zIkrvGcd+5JaB2hnifOPeIUgX9UeUsEV5hQQpPXBnhfLK4IVvgogyZ4+f6AozA5\/mTyyrKlsKIxtvVnJwXUpvS96gecxlVkOam2QIivKpEAIgUCSPHzgsoA3ovYirUl\/N7qxadqAZibu8hkfHe5SXyTYElBkCpRt07xZQwBsmmz9VfqhEVZ2NcwnKUtyh7BDLjiCidA7eJDexU7WkDZxk5T72nmWJmVzrAsHSCyyZWXbgKHsiyrlOTKm0gKAkp5XmjiX4eUOvoXmOYZnWYmcNi1IWRJRznRjJEe+PT89Zwp\/c1PTuXE6U3D4EsmIbh\/JOfQiBcmhBJO6GVD3mTfxTlohn4CYzLyHGOuP6r6J8mqQDZ7b3OmSH+k7jCcsShUBNynFMHTJLR6McwkTX2DCBQ3n\/6hjx7dADS8x7mVU2vhkbnKNAf81FQLmEbUgkH1iiKkKT6Q4kRq3kV6KsaCTvWaJMTJ8trKf\/RpQjCfR3vx5Ljm2hnF465r8WpSNB2B9yYkSNkvTkxe7096I0JEg7bSzLMn2zvR1leirgr2SesHw7yVSW5eHdO9nOC8zs95M0L0bS325\/RRfj\/wPlj7GIMqKMKCPKaBFlRBlRRpTRIsqIMqKMFlFGlBFlRBktoowoI8poEeXbUf4TyhY\/AuU\/oWzxI1D+BGWLfk9t4cw5x1c3ycMSKH+CskVLPL1pb8tAP5CBKi\/2C6D8CcoWRiylwn7+yt+fjGpFZHs9r0kol1O2IJGsdaVZdThzOAl9+HNyGRy8F7idXmpfFRdBl7IQkhhli0V0KexpoLZsDxxn1sM14zYY1Qg8Uq30wdpBN4GFkETMykV0KaZzVRMMy+GixkewBUeq8+UYvgWUfU0SpWyxhC7FRFKdoHsrgCyHu9mYhTtvCt3QH9ikyMe6ueSKn5VkZYsFdClmJD9MJRykD8U4mYQrZ00gO63nJTWVxKEkK1ssoEsxI6kvLb0K8qBJWU8x0xRZS4gE3eZyuQhAkGOfz0mCssXEEq1LMSepSyB0SUXw3lYx1ajnXbcZwyVkc2zuqnKHHEBPZ77efXyWU7HPvRuvbPHMQYAqAHckh3C1SmBlJdmz4pEc5hpW3SQrDn6W+0mQYC\/iJFbZ4glLqJzCf\/ckM2iJzuZhxLl6bGEQna4BfDHcwNrpWrUvyzHYq2ccnLLFLClDCnxw9+Grx2pKHtiC+sXNenJHoXy7gaj58WHh6od2eDae9W7Ozs2vISgXULaY3kQgdSn0uKtHkg2gsMSgbDwhRKEK7wQkHdoMA9btKE2mtQow\/UkadzsGoFxC2WLqPE5LwZDI70mWauEJLYcwDu6r9zEVnnYgIb5cD4JPVJRHyP65QsfnKCnKFmPn8SzV9Fk9qGIkweUQUse3uhhdYq+gSniRj2z4NCvyNE8+qxT61MEpyhbTxEDqUphpmZD0RXZzVx6cstbJJrz+To4rjlU3el7s\/Ljs0JUt\/OdwrC6FmQfi0qG1HLY+Nbln+p2MQOq\/tqN3Dc9Qq+C8kq5sYY2mS7EyCUOCrQeVY5jMtQBAYm5uRyBZzp6hQlJ0urLFlODidSm4kWrl6HrQxKXjp4btbtx0BDUQLwtin09r9llwoClbuKcugi7FwLCQ9mkRVcWolGeu948MmJdV6m72\/PxVC+zV9TQVAaIuhVr\/irIi1CirSOV9o8MLZEtr91zQv9QpYy+XX5KKAFWXYozZTYq00wCvMO9ZpX7Jg7snO\/3EvEm+qJdmr9YMmh4DWZdiZIlVxrAvb9mH0GGKIWt0d3oB+zwL+grlEsoWVF2KsQ941fS6oSt9di4L6mWKQbmEsoUXefHRjirokPeJELeSsKmAf5EFfYlyAWULuslz9QMEHTYmj0rRKBdQtljCqp8g6BCSR73eM3ROf4CdfkAf\/gS4RtxfGfhE\/7VrRJSLWUQZUUaUEWW0iDKijCgjymgRZUQZUUaLKCPKiDKijBZRRpQRZbSIMqIMMHlZ5RHlEqa+oy7yX49Syh9B8kewJKA8HXUV6EeFraHf54uRRLPc5+9HmXtFqQVKdKV1w09qOkmzRfg9fSCiVBtgM5H0fdmpn9Y5YhR2KlWEGnyvjLJAkVygDyNK3RJ4mqs+dG4jb42J+61zy4qgZ+AX995wJMl9GBtjqqUWSqKdb4CVHdi\/WnugdlGh683uyqQFiiS5D1NjjOk6XRjLfPz9\/GZcewvcmWs8y56vuma4cfjebWpj+\/wv90F6jTHMCliMpQ+V23QvQBVvLkbpcXRmU2x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**It’s all just fun, so don’t get angry.**\n2. **You’re going to get soaked. Just accept it.**\n3. **If you want to stay dry, stay inside.**\n4. **You might get daubed in a gray-white paste made of scented powder and water. It’s harmless but stings if it gets in your eyes.**\n5. **Say: “sawadee bee mai”. It means “Happy New Year”**\n6. **Sunglasses will protect your eyes from water and the mysterious paste.**\n7. **Use a waterproof pouch (cheap and widely available) to protect valuables.**\n8. **Don’t wear white – it goes see-through when wet\\!**\n9. **Monks are highly respected in Thailand, so never throw water at them.**\n10. **People riding a motorbike could have an accident if suddenly soaked.**\n11. **People riding tuk-tuks or songthaews are sitting ducks – lock and load\\!**\n12. **Avoid driving motorbikes during Songkran. Use four-wheeled public transportation or walk.**\n13. **Secure your valuables in your room and be mindful of any you do take with you.**\n14. **Avoid swallowing the water being sprayed at you – you don’t know where it came from\\!**\n15. **Wet tiled floors will be slippery, so be careful of your footing.**\n\n![](https:\/\/mesocp3.azureedge.net\/media\/1w4lekki\/static-image.png)\n\nPaul Smith\n\nCompulsive Traveler\n\nThis article includes opinions of the Go Guides editorial team. 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Thailand](https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/go\/thailand\/best-nai-harn-things-to-do)\n\nNext\n\n- 1\n- 2\n\n### Where to stay in Thailand\n### Panwaburi Beachfront Resort\n### Panwaburi Beachfront Resort\n\n8\\.2 out of 10, (61)\n\n8\\.2\/10\n\n(61)\n\nPrice was \\$470, see more information about Standard Rate.\n\n~~\\$470~~\n\nThe price is \\$274\n\n\\$274\n\n\\$176 nightly\n\n\\$274 total\n\nTotal with taxes and fees\n\n[Panwaburi Beachfront Resort](https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/ho2938832960\/panwaburi-beachfront-resort-dixcove-ghana\/)\n\n### Wareerak Hot Spring & Wellness\n### Wareerak Hot Spring & Wellness\n\n8\\.2 out of 10, (27)\n\n8\\.2\/10\n\n(27)\n\nPrice was \\$339, see more information about Standard Rate.\n\n~~\\$339~~\n\nThe price is \\$145\n\n\\$145\n\n\\$122 nightly\n\n\\$145 total\n\nTotal with taxes and fees\n\n[Wareerak Hot Spring & Wellness](https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/ho463146\/wareerak-hot-spring-wellness-khlong-thom-thailand\/)\n\n### Railay Phutawan Resort\n### Railay Phutawan Resort\n\n8\\.6 out of 10, (318)\n\n8\\.6\/10\n\n(318)\n\nPrice was \\$384, see more information about Standard Rate.\n\n~~\\$384~~\n\nThe price is \\$201\n\n\\$201\n\n\\$170 nightly\n\n\\$201 total\n\nTotal with taxes and fees\n\n[Railay Phutawan Resort](https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/ho374744\/railay-phutawan-resort-krabi-thailand\/)\n\n### Hotel and Beach Bungalow at Lanta Resort\n### Hotel and Beach Bungalow at Lanta Resort\n\n8\\.4 out of 10, (80)\n\n8\\.4\/10\n\n(80)\n\nPrice was \\$153, see more information about Standard Rate.\n\n~~\\$153~~\n\nThe price is \\$58\n\n\\$58\n\n\\$54 nightly\n\n\\$58 total\n\nTotal with taxes and fees\n\n[Hotel and Beach Bungalow at Lanta Resort](https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/ho3192612192\/beach-bungalow-at-lanta-resort-ko-lanta-thailand\/)\n\n### Solitaire Bangkok Sukhumvit 11\n### Solitaire Bangkok Sukhumvit 11\n\n8\\.8 out of 10, (1757)\n\n8\\.8\/10\n\n(1757)\n\nPrice was \\$148, see more information about Standard Rate.\n\n~~\\$148~~\n\nThe 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Amari Bangkok\n### Amari Bangkok\n\n9\\.2 out of 10, (1005)\n\n9\\.2\/10\n\n(1005)\n\nPrice was \\$167, see more information about Standard Rate.\n\n~~\\$167~~\n\nThe price is \\$134\n\n\\$134\n\n\\$114 nightly\n\n\\$134 total\n\nTotal with taxes and fees\n\n[Amari Bangkok](https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/ho134834\/amari-watergate-bangkok-bangkok-thailand\/)\n\n### Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa, Patong Beach\n### Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa, Patong Beach\n\n8\\.8 out of 10, (1003)\n\n8\\.8\/10\n\n(1003)\n\nPrice was \\$178, see more information about Standard Rate.\n\n~~\\$178~~\n\nThe price is \\$128\n\n\\$128\n\n\\$108 nightly\n\n\\$128 total\n\nTotal with taxes and fees\n\n[Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa, Patong Beach](https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/ho216706\/diamond-cliff-resort-and-spa-patong-thailand\/)\n\n### Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok\n### Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok\n\n9\\.6 out of 10, (1539)\n\n9\\.6\/10\n\n(1539)\n\nPrice was \\$267, see more information about Standard 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The official Songkran festival lasts 3 days but, in reality, the whole week is taken over by a mass celebration as the whole country shuts down for a momentous water fight. Wild scenes of exuberance can be seen throughout the Kingdom with music, dancing, drinking and people drenched from head to toe. Water guns, hose pipes, buckets, in fact, anything you can get your hands on can be used to splash people, and one thing is for certain: you will get wet\\!\n\nAs April is the hottest month of the year in Thailand, everyone gets involved with this country-wide water fight and it brings great relief from the soaring temperatures. Songkran started as a Buddhist tradition, using a light sprinkling of water to symbolize purification but, as time went by, people began splashing each other in a more playful manner until recent years, when the entire country becomes one almighty water fight celebrated by millions\\!\n\nThis is the ultimate guide to Songkran, detailing where to go, what to know and where to party in all the main areas of Thailand.\n\n[Thailand Hotels](https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/co10233171\/hotels-in-thailand\/)\n\n![Songkran in Bangkok](data:image\/png;base64,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photo by [James Antrobus](https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/96862558@N03\/13893358974) ([CC BY 2.0](https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/)) modified\n\n**When: April 13-15**\n\nDuring Songkran, Bangkok experiences a mass exodus as at least half of its residents travel back to their hometowns for family reunions. In their place are tourists, who fly into Bangkok particularly to enjoy one of the most colorful and festive times of the year. During Songkran, most office buildings, banks and even family-run shops and restaurants shut down completely, while big shopping malls usually remain open.\n\n**Where to party?**  \nAs the capital city of Thailand, Bangkok has more places to party than anywhere else. The biggest, brashest parties are found in 2 places in particular:\n\n\\- **Khao San Road** (the backpacking heartland of Bangkok)  \n\\- **Silom Road** (the entire road closed off to traffic)\n\nMany hotels will have ticket-only pool parties which are more sophisticated affairs, while RCA also has huge dance-party extravaganzas with water cannons, pumping music and thousands of people. [Read more](https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/go\/thailand\/songkran)\n\n![photo by \\<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Tuktuk\\_chiangmai\\_songkran\\_05b.jpg\" target=\"\\_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"\\>Takeaway\\<\/a\\> (\\<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/\" target=\"\\_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"\\>CC BY-SA 3.0\\<\/a\\>) 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photo by [Takeaway](https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Tuktuk_chiangmai_songkran_05b.jpg) ([CC BY-SA 3.0](https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/)) modified\n\n**When: April 13-15**\n\nSongkran in Chiang Mai is easily the wettest – and probably the most fun – of any of the nationwide celebrations of the Thai Buddhist New Year. Bangkok’s parties may be the biggest and Pattaya’s are the longest, but nowhere sees as much water flying as Chiang Mai, which makes it one of the most popular places in the whole of Southeast Asia to visit in mid-April, particularly with overseas tourists and backpackers.\n\n**Where to party?**  \nThat’s easy – head to Tha Pae Gate in the Old City and enjoy a full 4 km of water fighting along the old moat that once protected the city and its inhabitants. Street stalls sell all you might need and large sound systems are set up to entertain you along the route. There are parties taking place along the entirety of the moat, with a more chilled and local experience available at the many temples within the Old City.\n\nSee also\n\n![photo by \\<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jfantenb\/33170682754\" target=\"\\_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"\\>Johan Fantenberg\\<\/a\\> (\\<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"\\_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"\\>CC BY 2.0\\<\/a\\>) 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photo by [Johan Fantenberg](https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jfantenb\/33170682754) ([CC BY 2.0](https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/)) modified\n\n**When: April 13-15**\n\nAs Thailand’s most popular beach destination, Phuket sees wild celebrations during Songkran. All 3 days of the New Year break has developed into an orgy of water throwing using buckets and water guns. Even the police in Phuket will get involved, swapping their firearm for a water pistol for a few days. In the past, Songkran in Phuket was celebrated mainly on the first day but in recent years you will find a morning till night party consume the island for a solid 3 days.\n\n**Where to party?**  \nPatong Beach is home to the most raucous scenes during Songkran, unsurprisingly when you consider this is where you will find the most bars and the best nightlife. There is a parade, a Miss Songkran beauty pageant and an intense water fight along Soi Bangla.\n\n![photo by \\<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:New\\_Year\\_Celebrations\\_in\\_Pattaya\\_(2013).JPG\" target=\"\\_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"\\>MohithAgadi\\<\/a\\> (\\<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/\" target=\"\\_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"\\>CC BY-SA 3.0\\<\/a\\>) 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photo by [MohithAgadi](https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:New_Year_Celebrations_in_Pattaya_\$2013\$.JPG) ([CC BY-SA 3.0](https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/)) modified\n\n**When: April 13-19**\n\nPattaya is known as a party city so it should come as no surprise that Songkran festivities last longer here than anywhere else in Thailand. There will be water fights going on during the regular Songkran days (13th-15th April) but, uniquely, Pattaya celebrates into the following week too. Known in Thai as the Wan Lai Festival, the biggest day of revelry is usually on April 19th so if you arrive in Thailand a little late, this is your last chance to party.\n\n**Where to party?**  \nEverybody is armed with a water dispenser of some description. Some favor the semi-traditional bucket, many go for a water gun and some use high-pressure hoses made from a length of plastic plumbing pipe with a small hole at one and a plunger at the other. Beach Road is cut off to traffic and stages are set up for live music and foam machines. The fire department parks their engines here, filling numerous water butts for revellers to reload their soakers. On the roads that do allow vehicles, the main ones become a slow-moving traffic jam. Pick-up trucks are turned into mobile parties, the radio on full volume and many young Thais strafing pedestrians and other vehicles from the back.\n\n![photo by \\<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Song\\_Kran\\_2012\\_Chaweng.jpg\" target=\"\\_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"\\>Per Meistrup\\<\/a\\> (\\<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/share-your-work\/public-domain\/cc0\/\" target=\"\\_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"\\>CC0\\<\/a\\>) 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photo by [Per Meistrup](https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Song_Kran_2012_Chaweng.jpg) ([CC0](https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/share-your-work\/public-domain\/cc0\/)) modified\n\n**When: April 13-15**\n\nSongkran in Samui is not as intense as Pattaya or Phuket, but it’s still one of Thailand’s most fun celebrations with events taking place in all major beach towns. You will find makeshift parties throughout Samui and anyone is welcome to turn up and join in the fun! Local children are driven around the island in the back of pick-up trucks and will stop to have skirmishes with you which is always fun – just be aware they use melted ice water which is a shock to the senses.\n\n**Where to party?**  \nIf you’re looking for a no-holds-barred party, head to Chaweng Beach as there are parties on the beach and in all of the bars and clubs around Soi Green Mango. For a more traditional side of Samui, head to the west coast, especially around Na Thorn, as the local fishermen and their families also love to celebrate Thai New Year and you will be more than welcome to join in.\n\n![Songkran in Bangkok](data:image\/png;base64,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photo by [James Antrobus](https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/96862558@N03\/13892859315) ([CC BY 2.0](https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/)) modified\n\nIf you find yourself anywhere in Thailand during mid-April, there’s no getting away from being splashed (the only exceptions to this would be monks, newborn babies and the elderly), even if you are dressed in your nicest clothes, so leave your best suit and suede shoes at home. Also, take good care of cameras, passports, and other valuables – keep them in your hotel safe or, if you have to bring them out, waterproof bags are widely available and should be used.\n\nOne phrase you will hear all over Thailand during Songkran is “*Sawadee Bee Mai*” which means ‘Happy New Year’, it’s sure to be greeted with smiles and is the best way to make new friends. Every provincial town will have some form of celebration and often the local exuberance in small towns can be as much fun as in any of the most popular towns and beach resorts listed above. Just remember to take a splashing with the good humor in which it is intended, and if you don’t like being splashed, stay indoors or in the confines of your 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Boilerpipe Text	Where to Celebrate Thailand’s Annual Water Festival on April 13th-15th Songkran is an annual festival which takes place over 3 days during the traditional Thai New Year, April 13th-15th (in almost all provinces). The official Songkran festival lasts 3 days but, in reality, the whole week is taken over by a mass celebration as the whole country shuts down for a momentous water fight. Wild scenes of exuberance can be seen throughout the Kingdom with music, dancing, drinking and people drenched from head to toe. Water guns, hose pipes, buckets, in fact, anything you can get your hands on can be used to splash people, and one thing is for certain: you will get wet! As April is the hottest month of the year in Thailand, everyone gets involved with this country-wide water fight and it brings great relief from the soaring temperatures. Songkran started as a Buddhist tradition, using a light sprinkling of water to symbolize purification but, as time went by, people began splashing each other in a more playful manner until recent years, when the entire country becomes one almighty water fight celebrated by millions! This is the ultimate guide to Songkran, detailing where to go, what to know and where to party in all the main areas of Thailand. Thailand Hotels photo by James Antrobus ( CC BY 2.0 ) modified When: April 13-15 During Songkran, Bangkok experiences a mass exodus as at least half of its residents travel back to their hometowns for family reunions. In their place are tourists, who fly into Bangkok particularly to enjoy one of the most colorful and festive times of the year. During Songkran, most office buildings, banks and even family-run shops and restaurants shut down completely, while big shopping malls usually remain open. Where to party? As the capital city of Thailand, Bangkok has more places to party than anywhere else. The biggest, brashest parties are found in 2 places in particular: - Khao San Road (the backpacking heartland of Bangkok) - Silom Road (the entire road closed off to traffic) Many hotels will have ticket-only pool parties which are more sophisticated affairs, while RCA also has huge dance-party extravaganzas with water cannons, pumping music and thousands of people. Read more photo by Takeaway ( CC BY-SA 3.0 ) modified When: April 13-15 Songkran in Chiang Mai is easily the wettest – and probably the most fun – of any of the nationwide celebrations of the Thai Buddhist New Year. Bangkok’s parties may be the biggest and Pattaya’s are the longest, but nowhere sees as much water flying as Chiang Mai, which makes it one of the most popular places in the whole of Southeast Asia to visit in mid-April, particularly with overseas tourists and backpackers. Where to party? That’s easy – head to Tha Pae Gate in the Old City and enjoy a full 4 km of water fighting along the old moat that once protected the city and its inhabitants. Street stalls sell all you might need and large sound systems are set up to entertain you along the route. There are parties taking place along the entirety of the moat, with a more chilled and local experience available at the many temples within the Old City. See also photo by Johan Fantenberg ( CC BY 2.0 ) modified When: April 13-15 As Thailand’s most popular beach destination, Phuket sees wild celebrations during Songkran. All 3 days of the New Year break has developed into an orgy of water throwing using buckets and water guns. Even the police in Phuket will get involved, swapping their firearm for a water pistol for a few days. In the past, Songkran in Phuket was celebrated mainly on the first day but in recent years you will find a morning till night party consume the island for a solid 3 days. Where to party? Patong Beach is home to the most raucous scenes during Songkran, unsurprisingly when you consider this is where you will find the most bars and the best nightlife. There is a parade, a Miss Songkran beauty pageant and an intense water fight along Soi Bangla. photo by MohithAgadi ( CC BY-SA 3.0 ) modified When: April 13-19 Pattaya is known as a party city so it should come as no surprise that Songkran festivities last longer here than anywhere else in Thailand. There will be water fights going on during the regular Songkran days (13th-15th April) but, uniquely, Pattaya celebrates into the following week too. Known in Thai as the Wan Lai Festival, the biggest day of revelry is usually on April 19th so if you arrive in Thailand a little late, this is your last chance to party. Where to party? Everybody is armed with a water dispenser of some description. Some favor the semi-traditional bucket, many go for a water gun and some use high-pressure hoses made from a length of plastic plumbing pipe with a small hole at one and a plunger at the other. Beach Road is cut off to traffic and stages are set up for live music and foam machines. The fire department parks their engines here, filling numerous water butts for revellers to reload their soakers. On the roads that do allow vehicles, the main ones become a slow-moving traffic jam. Pick-up trucks are turned into mobile parties, the radio on full volume and many young Thais strafing pedestrians and other vehicles from the back. photo by Per Meistrup ( CC0 ) modified When: April 13-15 Songkran in Samui is not as intense as Pattaya or Phuket, but it’s still one of Thailand’s most fun celebrations with events taking place in all major beach towns. You will find makeshift parties throughout Samui and anyone is welcome to turn up and join in the fun! Local children are driven around the island in the back of pick-up trucks and will stop to have skirmishes with you which is always fun – just be aware they use melted ice water which is a shock to the senses. Where to party? If you’re looking for a no-holds-barred party, head to Chaweng Beach as there are parties on the beach and in all of the bars and clubs around Soi Green Mango. For a more traditional side of Samui, head to the west coast, especially around Na Thorn, as the local fishermen and their families also love to celebrate Thai New Year and you will be more than welcome to join in. photo by James Antrobus ( CC BY 2.0 ) modified If you find yourself anywhere in Thailand during mid-April, there’s no getting away from being splashed (the only exceptions to this would be monks, newborn babies and the elderly), even if you are dressed in your nicest clothes, so leave your best suit and suede shoes at home. Also, take good care of cameras, passports, and other valuables – keep them in your hotel safe or, if you have to bring them out, waterproof bags are widely available and should be used. One phrase you will hear all over Thailand during Songkran is “ Sawadee Bee Mai ” which means ‘Happy New Year’, it’s sure to be greeted with smiles and is the best way to make new friends. Every provincial town will have some form of celebration and often the local exuberance in small towns can be as much fun as in any of the most popular towns and beach resorts listed above. Just remember to take a splashing with the good humor in which it is intended, and if you don’t like being splashed, stay indoors or in the confines of your hotel. It’s all just fun, so don’t get angry. You’re going to get soaked. Just accept it. If you want to stay dry, stay inside. You might get daubed in a gray-white paste made of scented powder and water. It’s harmless but stings if it gets in your eyes. Say: “sawadee bee mai”. It means “Happy New Year” Sunglasses will protect your eyes from water and the mysterious paste. Use a waterproof pouch (cheap and widely available) to protect valuables. Don’t wear white – it goes see-through when wet! Monks are highly respected in Thailand, so never throw water at them. People riding a motorbike could have an accident if suddenly soaked. People riding tuk-tuks or songthaews are sitting ducks – lock and load! Avoid driving motorbikes during Songkran. Use four-wheeled public transportation or walk. Secure your valuables in your room and be mindful of any you do take with you. Avoid swallowing the water being sprayed at you – you don’t know where it came from! Wet tiled floors will be slippery, so be careful of your footing. This article includes opinions of the Go Guides editorial team. Hotels.com compensates authors for their writing appearing on this site; such compensation may include travel and other costs. 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Songkran started as a Buddhist tradition, using a light sprinkling of water to symbolize purification but, as time went by, people began splashing each other in a more playful manner until recent years, when the entire country becomes one almighty water fight celebrated by millions\! This is the ultimate guide to Songkran, detailing where to go, what to know and where to party in all the main areas of Thailand. [Thailand Hotels](https://www.hotels.com/co10233171/hotels-in-thailand/) ### [1\. 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- photo by [James Antrobus](https://www.flickr.com/photos/96862558@N03/13893358974) ([CC BY 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/)) modified When: April 13-15 During Songkran, Bangkok experiences a mass exodus as at least half of its residents travel back to their hometowns for family reunions. In their place are tourists, who fly into Bangkok particularly to enjoy one of the most colorful and festive times of the year. During Songkran, most office buildings, banks and even family-run shops and restaurants shut down completely, while big shopping malls usually remain open. Where to party? As the capital city of Thailand, Bangkok has more places to party than anywhere else. The biggest, brashest parties are found in 2 places in particular: \- Khao San Road (the backpacking heartland of Bangkok) \- Silom Road (the entire road closed off to traffic) Many hotels will have ticket-only pool parties which are more sophisticated affairs, while RCA also has huge dance-party extravaganzas with water cannons, pumping music and thousands of people. [Read more](https://www.hotels.com/go/thailand/songkran) ### 2\. Songkran in CHIANG MAI ![photo by \<a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tuktuk\_chiangmai\_songkran\_05b.jpg" target="\_blank" rel="noreferrer"\>Takeaway\</a\> (\<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/" target="\_blank" rel="noreferrer"\>CC BY-SA 3.0\</a\>) 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- photo by [Takeaway](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tuktuk_chiangmai_songkran_05b.jpg) ([CC BY-SA 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/)) modified When: April 13-15 Songkran in Chiang Mai is easily the wettest – and probably the most fun – of any of the nationwide celebrations of the Thai Buddhist New Year. Bangkok’s parties may be the biggest and Pattaya’s are the longest, but nowhere sees as much water flying as Chiang Mai, which makes it one of the most popular places in the whole of Southeast Asia to visit in mid-April, particularly with overseas tourists and backpackers. Where to party? That’s easy – head to Tha Pae Gate in the Old City and enjoy a full 4 km of water fighting along the old moat that once protected the city and its inhabitants. Street stalls sell all you might need and large sound systems are set up to entertain you along the route. There are parties taking place along the entirety of the moat, with a more chilled and local experience available at the many temples within the Old City. ### See also [![Khlong Thom Market in Bangkok](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/nxpteyfv/media-studio/4eac2877cf1372bc2ccd04c48bdf8344d6cdc1a9-330x312.png?fit=max&w=250&h=250)Khlong Thom Market in Bangkok Thailand](https://www.hotels.com/go/thailand/khlong-thom-market) [![Great Bangkok Dining Experiences](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/nxpteyfv/media-studio/4eac2877cf1372bc2ccd04c48bdf8344d6cdc1a9-330x312.png?fit=max&w=250&h=250)10 Great Bangkok Dining Experiences Thailand](https://www.hotels.com/go/thailand/great-bangkok-dining) [![Best Things to Do in Nai Harn Beach](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/nxpteyfv/media-studio/4eac2877cf1372bc2ccd04c48bdf8344d6cdc1a9-330x312.png?fit=max&w=250&h=250)14 Best Things to Do in Nai Harn Beach Thailand](https://www.hotels.com/go/thailand/best-nai-harn-things-to-do) ### 3\. Songkran in PHUKET ![photo by \<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/jfantenb/33170682754" target="\_blank" rel="noreferrer"\>Johan Fantenberg\</a\> (\<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/" target="\_blank" rel="noreferrer"\>CC BY 2.0\</a\>) 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- photo by [Johan Fantenberg](https://www.flickr.com/photos/jfantenb/33170682754) ([CC BY 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/)) modified When: April 13-15 As Thailand’s most popular beach destination, Phuket sees wild celebrations during Songkran. All 3 days of the New Year break has developed into an orgy of water throwing using buckets and water guns. Even the police in Phuket will get involved, swapping their firearm for a water pistol for a few days. In the past, Songkran in Phuket was celebrated mainly on the first day but in recent years you will find a morning till night party consume the island for a solid 3 days. Where to party? Patong Beach is home to the most raucous scenes during Songkran, unsurprisingly when you consider this is where you will find the most bars and the best nightlife. There is a parade, a Miss Songkran beauty pageant and an intense water fight along Soi Bangla. ### 4\. Songkran in PATTAYA ![photo by \<a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:New\_Year\_Celebrations\_in\_Pattaya\_(2013).JPG" target="\_blank" rel="noreferrer"\>MohithAgadi\</a\> (\<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/" target="\_blank" rel="noreferrer"\>CC BY-SA 3.0\</a\>) 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- photo by [MohithAgadi](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:New_Year_Celebrations_in_Pattaya_$2013$.JPG) ([CC BY-SA 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/)) modified When: April 13-19 Pattaya is known as a party city so it should come as no surprise that Songkran festivities last longer here than anywhere else in Thailand. There will be water fights going on during the regular Songkran days (13th-15th April) but, uniquely, Pattaya celebrates into the following week too. Known in Thai as the Wan Lai Festival, the biggest day of revelry is usually on April 19th so if you arrive in Thailand a little late, this is your last chance to party. Where to party? Everybody is armed with a water dispenser of some description. Some favor the semi-traditional bucket, many go for a water gun and some use high-pressure hoses made from a length of plastic plumbing pipe with a small hole at one and a plunger at the other. Beach Road is cut off to traffic and stages are set up for live music and foam machines. The fire department parks their engines here, filling numerous water butts for revellers to reload their soakers. On the roads that do allow vehicles, the main ones become a slow-moving traffic jam. Pick-up trucks are turned into mobile parties, the radio on full volume and many young Thais strafing pedestrians and other vehicles from the back. ### 5\. Songkran in KOH SAMUI ![photo by \<a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Song\_Kran\_2012\_Chaweng.jpg" target="\_blank" rel="noreferrer"\>Per Meistrup\</a\> (\<a href="https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/" target="\_blank" rel="noreferrer"\>CC0\</a\>) 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- photo by [Per Meistrup](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Song_Kran_2012_Chaweng.jpg) ([CC0](https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/)) modified When: April 13-15 Songkran in Samui is not as intense as Pattaya or Phuket, but it’s still one of Thailand’s most fun celebrations with events taking place in all major beach towns. You will find makeshift parties throughout Samui and anyone is welcome to turn up and join in the fun! Local children are driven around the island in the back of pick-up trucks and will stop to have skirmishes with you which is always fun – just be aware they use melted ice water which is a shock to the senses. Where to party?** If you’re looking for a no-holds-barred party, head to Chaweng Beach as there are parties on the beach and in all of the bars and clubs around Soi Green Mango. For a more traditional side of Samui, head to the west coast, especially around Na Thorn, as the local fishermen and their families also love to celebrate Thai New Year and you will be more than welcome to join in. ### 6\. Good to know about Songkran in Thailand ![Songkran in 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- photo by [James Antrobus](https://www.flickr.com/photos/96862558@N03/13892859315) ([CC BY 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/)) modified If you find yourself anywhere in Thailand during mid-April, there’s no getting away from being splashed (the only exceptions to this would be monks, newborn babies and the elderly), even if you are dressed in your nicest clothes, so leave your best suit and suede shoes at home. Also, take good care of cameras, passports, and other valuables – keep them in your hotel safe or, if you have to bring them out, waterproof bags are widely available and should be used. One phrase you will hear all over Thailand during Songkran is “Sawadee Bee Mai” which means ‘Happy New Year’, it’s sure to be greeted with smiles and is the best way to make new friends. Every provincial town will have some form of celebration and often the local exuberance in small towns can be as much fun as in any of the most popular towns and beach resorts listed above. Just remember to take a splashing with the good humor in which it is intended, and if you don’t like being splashed, stay indoors or in the confines of your hotel. ### 7\. 15 tips for enjoying Songkran in Thailand 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It’s all just fun, so don’t get angry. 2. You’re going to get soaked. Just accept it. 3. If you want to stay dry, stay inside. 4. You might get daubed in a gray-white paste made of scented powder and water. It’s harmless but stings if it gets in your eyes. 5. Say: “sawadee bee mai”. It means “Happy New Year” 6. Sunglasses will protect your eyes from water and the mysterious paste. 7. Use a waterproof pouch (cheap and widely available) to protect valuables. 8. Don’t wear white – it goes see-through when wet\! 9. Monks are highly respected in Thailand, so never throw water at them. 10. People riding a motorbike could have an accident if suddenly soaked. 11. People riding tuk-tuks or songthaews are sitting ducks – lock and load\! 12. Avoid driving motorbikes during Songkran. Use four-wheeled public transportation or walk. 13. Secure your valuables in your room and be mindful of any you do take with you. 14. Avoid swallowing the water being sprayed at you – you don’t know where it came from\! 15. Wet tiled floors will be slippery, so be careful of your footing. ![](https://mesocp3.azureedge.net/media/1w4lekki/static-image.png) Paul Smith Compulsive Traveler This article includes opinions of the Go Guides editorial team. 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Readable Markdown	![The Ultimate Guide to Songkran](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/nxpteyfv/goguides/002e2cca83a9ba4e139349caa4ff6e279c4d0792-1600x1067.jpg?fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&w=100&fit=max&auto=format) Where to Celebrate Thailand’s Annual Water Festival on April 13th-15th Songkran is an annual festival which takes place over 3 days during the traditional Thai New Year, April 13th-15th (in almost all provinces). The official Songkran festival lasts 3 days but, in reality, the whole week is taken over by a mass celebration as the whole country shuts down for a momentous water fight. Wild scenes of exuberance can be seen throughout the Kingdom with music, dancing, drinking and people drenched from head to toe. Water guns, hose pipes, buckets, in fact, anything you can get your hands on can be used to splash people, and one thing is for certain: you will get wet\! As April is the hottest month of the year in Thailand, everyone gets involved with this country-wide water fight and it brings great relief from the soaring temperatures. Songkran started as a Buddhist tradition, using a light sprinkling of water to symbolize purification but, as time went by, people began splashing each other in a more playful manner until recent years, when the entire country becomes one almighty water fight celebrated by millions\! This is the ultimate guide to Songkran, detailing where to go, what to know and where to party in all the main areas of Thailand. 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- photo by [James Antrobus](https://www.flickr.com/photos/96862558@N03/13893358974) ([CC BY 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/)) modified When: April 13-15 During Songkran, Bangkok experiences a mass exodus as at least half of its residents travel back to their hometowns for family reunions. In their place are tourists, who fly into Bangkok particularly to enjoy one of the most colorful and festive times of the year. During Songkran, most office buildings, banks and even family-run shops and restaurants shut down completely, while big shopping malls usually remain open. Where to party? As the capital city of Thailand, Bangkok has more places to party than anywhere else. The biggest, brashest parties are found in 2 places in particular: \- Khao San Road (the backpacking heartland of Bangkok) \- Silom Road (the entire road closed off to traffic) Many hotels will have ticket-only pool parties which are more sophisticated affairs, while RCA also has huge dance-party extravaganzas with water cannons, pumping music and thousands of people. [Read more](https://www.hotels.com/go/thailand/songkran) ![photo by \<a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tuktuk\_chiangmai\_songkran\_05b.jpg" target="\_blank" rel="noreferrer"\>Takeaway\</a\> (\<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/" target="\_blank" rel="noreferrer"\>CC BY-SA 3.0\</a\>) 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- photo by [Takeaway](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tuktuk_chiangmai_songkran_05b.jpg) ([CC BY-SA 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/)) modified When: April 13-15 Songkran in Chiang Mai is easily the wettest – and probably the most fun – of any of the nationwide celebrations of the Thai Buddhist New Year. Bangkok’s parties may be the biggest and Pattaya’s are the longest, but nowhere sees as much water flying as Chiang Mai, which makes it one of the most popular places in the whole of Southeast Asia to visit in mid-April, particularly with overseas tourists and backpackers. Where to party? That’s easy – head to Tha Pae Gate in the Old City and enjoy a full 4 km of water fighting along the old moat that once protected the city and its inhabitants. Street stalls sell all you might need and large sound systems are set up to entertain you along the route. There are parties taking place along the entirety of the moat, with a more chilled and local experience available at the many temples within the Old City. See also ![photo by \<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/jfantenb/33170682754" target="\_blank" rel="noreferrer"\>Johan Fantenberg\</a\> (\<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/" target="\_blank" rel="noreferrer"\>CC BY 2.0\</a\>) 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- photo by [Johan Fantenberg](https://www.flickr.com/photos/jfantenb/33170682754) ([CC BY 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/)) modified When: April 13-15 As Thailand’s most popular beach destination, Phuket sees wild celebrations during Songkran. All 3 days of the New Year break has developed into an orgy of water throwing using buckets and water guns. Even the police in Phuket will get involved, swapping their firearm for a water pistol for a few days. In the past, Songkran in Phuket was celebrated mainly on the first day but in recent years you will find a morning till night party consume the island for a solid 3 days. Where to party? Patong Beach is home to the most raucous scenes during Songkran, unsurprisingly when you consider this is where you will find the most bars and the best nightlife. There is a parade, a Miss Songkran beauty pageant and an intense water fight along Soi Bangla. ![photo by \<a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:New\_Year\_Celebrations\_in\_Pattaya\_(2013).JPG" target="\_blank" rel="noreferrer"\>MohithAgadi\</a\> (\<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/" target="\_blank" rel="noreferrer"\>CC BY-SA 3.0\</a\>) 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- photo by [MohithAgadi](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:New_Year_Celebrations_in_Pattaya_$2013$.JPG) ([CC BY-SA 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/)) modified When: April 13-19 Pattaya is known as a party city so it should come as no surprise that Songkran festivities last longer here than anywhere else in Thailand. There will be water fights going on during the regular Songkran days (13th-15th April) but, uniquely, Pattaya celebrates into the following week too. Known in Thai as the Wan Lai Festival, the biggest day of revelry is usually on April 19th so if you arrive in Thailand a little late, this is your last chance to party. Where to party? Everybody is armed with a water dispenser of some description. Some favor the semi-traditional bucket, many go for a water gun and some use high-pressure hoses made from a length of plastic plumbing pipe with a small hole at one and a plunger at the other. Beach Road is cut off to traffic and stages are set up for live music and foam machines. The fire department parks their engines here, filling numerous water butts for revellers to reload their soakers. On the roads that do allow vehicles, the main ones become a slow-moving traffic jam. Pick-up trucks are turned into mobile parties, the radio on full volume and many young Thais strafing pedestrians and other vehicles from the back. ![photo by \<a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Song\_Kran\_2012\_Chaweng.jpg" target="\_blank" rel="noreferrer"\>Per Meistrup\</a\> (\<a href="https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/" target="\_blank" rel="noreferrer"\>CC0\</a\>) 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- photo by [Per Meistrup](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Song_Kran_2012_Chaweng.jpg) ([CC0](https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/)) modified When: April 13-15 Songkran in Samui is not as intense as Pattaya or Phuket, but it’s still one of Thailand’s most fun celebrations with events taking place in all major beach towns. You will find makeshift parties throughout Samui and anyone is welcome to turn up and join in the fun! Local children are driven around the island in the back of pick-up trucks and will stop to have skirmishes with you which is always fun – just be aware they use melted ice water which is a shock to the senses. Where to party? If you’re looking for a no-holds-barred party, head to Chaweng Beach as there are parties on the beach and in all of the bars and clubs around Soi Green Mango. For a more traditional side of Samui, head to the west coast, especially around Na Thorn, as the local fishermen and their families also love to celebrate Thai New Year and you will be more than welcome to join in. ![Songkran in Bangkok](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAUoAAAE4CAMAAAAKHUr9AAAAGXRFWHRTb2Z0d2FyZQBBZG9iZSBJbWFnZVJlYWR5ccllPAAAAylpVFh0WE1MOmNvbS5hZG9iZS54bXAAAAAAADw/eHBhY2tldCBiZWdpbj0i77u/IiBpZD0iVzVNME1wQ2VoaUh6cmVTek5UY3prYzlkIj8+IDx4OnhtcG1ldGEgeG1sbnM6eD0iYWRvYmU6bnM6bWV0YS8iIHg6eG1wdGs9IkFkb2JlIFhNUCBDb3JlIDkuMS1jMDAxIDc5LjE0NjI4OTk3NzcsIDIwMjMvMDYvMjUtMjM6NTc6MTQgICAgICAgICI+IDxyZGY6UkRGIHhtbG5zOnJkZj0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMTk5OS8wMi8yMi1yZGYtc3ludGF4LW5zIyI+IDxyZGY6RGVzY3JpcHRpb24gcmRmOmFib3V0PSIiIHhtbG5zOnhtcD0iaHR0cDovL25zLmFkb2JlLmNvbS94YXAvMS4wLyIgeG1sbnM6eG1wTU09Imh0dHA6Ly9ucy5hZG9iZS5jb20veGFwLzEuMC9tbS8iIHhtbG5zOnN0UmVmPSJodHRwOi8vbnMuYWRvYmUuY29tL3hhcC8xLjAvc1R5cGUvUmVzb3VyY2VSZWYjIiB4bXA6Q3JlYXRvclRvb2w9IkFkb2JlIFBob3Rvc2hvcCAyNS4zIChNYWNpbnRvc2gpIiB4bXBNTTpJbnN0YW5jZUlEPSJ4bXAuaWlkOjM4RDdGNzc4QTM3MzExRUU5QTM3OTg2MENBRDZGNTEyIiB4bXBNTTpEb2N1bWVudElEPSJ4bXAuZGlkOjM4RDdGNzc5QTM3MzExRUU5QTM3OTg2MENBRDZGNTEyIj4gPHhtcE1NOkRlcml2ZWRGcm9tIHN0UmVmOmluc3RhbmNlSUQ9InhtcC5paWQ6M0U2NUU0N0ZBMzQ1MTFFRTlBMzc5ODYwQ0FENkY1MTIiIHN0UmVmOmRvY3VtZW50SUQ9InhtcC5kaWQ6M0U2NUU0ODBBMzQ1MTFFRTlBMzc5ODYwQ0FENkY1MTIiLz4gPC9yZGY6RGVzY3JpcHRpb24+IDwvcmRmOlJERj4gPC94OnhtcG1ldGE+IDw/eHBhY2tldCBlbmQ9InIiPz7zDl1TAAAAYFBMVEXHzdXW2+HP1dvU2d/M0tnc4OXL0djFzNTZ3ePIz9bb3+TQ1tzO09rT2d/J0NfY3OLQ1t3R1t3IztbT2d7X3OLR1tzN09rY3eLZ3uPS197T2N7Jz9fS193N1NrS2N7S2N2VsKl5AAAXc0lEQVR42uydi5aiuhKGE5QA4aJ4QbF19vu/5SE3CGrbqSp67J6TWmvP9OzVxOQjVSkw9Yel95YXWdFkgxW5+tnZ+syzjG3SIBOZUH+1mWcsyYIbqNWvsuGPLsuOK335h5ya40GN5I1MpfrlkxpMM17HWXYMub7Jnljx+e+z9BlLbYeH1kJJplx3u727dhveQG0uqodr9MW8yD4S11QZ2Igc/ktUR/54t+BUhbawe4YyA6GUFuAwD04MRdJMy/bh2j68gdox68zFnn+UKcS2XAPVJlP+oZqr07+EcpyKdywBJNW0XCPvgu/jh1R7d+X5CpCkPzmGoKOmpMjDrlqTUcrp/s9YwmioyZTwmmFJWpZH9UemY5tliSeZDbGfZeIMmA7UWZk/ZQmksdKTIO3RJMd4yTZby5KRSCq3blX4BUQpKsqnLKE0hlt6c3cWR9KyVBcbli2OpHFUluS6NwXgQo8DFuUTlmAaKnPKzTCwJMd4qSEesST3aumW2lOYcnIIy46M8oElnIaKuMWakUg6lm2GX3GMmx7UmKoM5N4GRH9T1glrzQ6K8p4lgsbYwodMaSwzEkmd0wwzUoRnQUhjaQhLjC3OEkdSoexMpBF5+g6UHkush44trNMlWCJJqvR8yIIGkDxN34NyJIGPdXmzy4jBcmJZonths6DvJvkCpWVJA7Elk/SeIZE2xJcNLAtaHKVmSQWxJZPU3ShJLWygWdDiKIdB0EFIche3VJIqM+7T96JM8036fpNUkgPLv0DyC5Q/w2T6K4yl0SLKiDKijBZRRpQRZUQZLaKMKCPKaBFlRBlRRpTRIsqIMqKMFlH+8yg3tyT/9Rj3a7FnxZvHob6jVhv/frVVevOFKQtBmjyK3U7siSR/PUuza5FRNtNs7LYi/MzeuO3Zv5llnjmUCbqJacv/gUbSbBH+tYFyRInes1cEFVkFkSSFmcHeOqmTESV2FLNijBWNJN41bNivh8C9hgI9itUSKDsyytJHeaORpM1KvctcNtA4s0dsTn89K6+0m2GsoZBUkWJ9OB9hJPhEknWmERjLJFuGJR9R5kugLAgkywSzerWufrZSm0ArRAtmL+7E8nC97Y4IEJJZlKgdd/x6SwQFpSa56cyG3jUiE9C1PCNJV3uHZSn5VRggGB/9Y6u0MeuFgNRJfz4nyzTfFqVfARdMYiApNEuuqkld7d2OYViWycf4+VvUDkRdao15Bp+tFyiUtgUmzebJHbidVt0HU6+n/mzc2ndBzUsiyFRvdi8RKJ+W/hWoe1E+JKiZDCap4+PRTokJJZolHqR+4Nmz82SBLe0zIkrvGcd+5JaB2hnifOPeIUgX9UeUsEV5hQQpPXBnhfLK4IVvgogyZ4+f6AozA5/mTyyrKlsKIxtvVnJwXUpvS96gecxlVkOam2QIivKpEAIgUCSPHzgsoA3ovYirUl/N7qxadqAZibu8hkfHe5SXyTYElBkCpRt07xZQwBsmmz9VfqhEVZ2NcwnKUtyh7BDLjiCidA7eJDexU7WkDZxk5T72nmWJmVzrAsHSCyyZWXbgKHsiyrlOTKm0gKAkp5XmjiX4eUOvoXmOYZnWYmcNi1IWRJRznRjJEe+PT89Zwp/c1PTuXE6U3D4EsmIbh/JOfQiBcmhBJO6GVD3mTfxTlohn4CYzLyHGOuP6r6J8mqQDZ7b3OmSH+k7jCcsShUBNynFMHTJLR6McwkTX2DCBQ3n/6hjx7dADS8x7mVU2vhkbnKNAf81FQLmEbUgkH1iiKkKT6Q4kRq3kV6KsaCTvWaJMTJ8trKf/RpQjCfR3vx5Ljm2hnF465r8WpSNB2B9yYkSNkvTkxe7096I0JEg7bSzLMn2zvR1leirgr2SesHw7yVSW5eHdO9nOC8zs95M0L0bS325/RRfj/wPlj7GIMqKMKCPKaBFlRBlRRpTRIsqIMqKMFlFGlBFlRBktoowoI8poEeXbUf4TyhY/AuU/oWzxI1D+BGWLfk9t4cw5x1c3ycMSKH+CskVLPL1pb8tAP5CBKi/2C6D8CcoWRiylwn7+yt+fjGpFZHs9r0kol1O2IJGsdaVZdThzOAl9+HNyGRy8F7idXmpfFRdBl7IQkhhli0V0KexpoLZsDxxn1sM14zYY1Qg8Uq30wdpBN4GFkETMykV0KaZzVRMMy+GixkewBUeq8+UYvgWUfU0SpWyxhC7FRFKdoHsrgCyHu9mYhTtvCt3QH9ikyMe6ueSKn5VkZYsFdClmJD9MJRykD8U4mYQrZ00gO63nJTWVxKEkK1ssoEsxI6kvLb0K8qBJWU8x0xRZS4gE3eZyuQhAkGOfz0mCssXEEq1LMSepSyB0SUXw3lYx1ajnXbcZwyVkc2zuqnKHHEBPZ77efXyWU7HPvRuvbPHMQYAqAHckh3C1SmBlJdmz4pEc5hpW3SQrDn6W+0mQYC/iJFbZ4glLqJzCf/ckM2iJzuZhxLl6bGEQna4BfDHcwNrpWrUvyzHYq2ccnLLFLClDCnxw9+Grx2pKHtiC+sXNenJHoXy7gaj58WHh6od2eDae9W7Ozs2vISgXULaY3kQgdSn0uKtHkg2gsMSgbDwhRKEK7wQkHdoMA9btKE2mtQow/UkadzsGoFxC2WLqPE5LwZDI70mWauEJLYcwDu6r9zEVnnYgIb5cD4JPVJRHyP65QsfnKCnKFmPn8SzV9Fk9qGIkweUQUse3uhhdYq+gSniRj2z4NCvyNE8+qxT61MEpyhbTxEDqUphpmZD0RXZzVx6cstbJJrz+To4rjlU3el7s/Ljs0JUt/OdwrC6FmQfi0qG1HLY+Nbln+p2MQOq/tqN3Dc9Qq+C8kq5sYY2mS7EyCUOCrQeVY5jMtQBAYm5uRyBZzp6hQlJ0urLFlODidSm4kWrl6HrQxKXjp4btbtx0BDUQLwtin09r9llwoClbuKcugi7FwLCQ9mkRVcWolGeu948MmJdV6m72/PxVC+zV9TQVAaIuhVr/irIi1CirSOV9o8MLZEtr91zQv9QpYy+XX5KKAFWXYozZTYq00wCvMO9ZpX7Jg7snO/3EvEm+qJdmr9YMmh4DWZdiZIlVxrAvb9mH0GGKIWt0d3oB+zwL+grlEsoWVF2KsQ941fS6oSt9di4L6mWKQbmEsoUXefHRjirokPeJELeSsKmAf5EFfYlyAWULuslz9QMEHTYmj0rRKBdQtljCqp8g6BCSR73eM3ROf4CdfkAf/gS4RtxfGfhE/7VrRJSLWUQZUUaUEWW0iDKijCgjymgRZUQZUUaLKCPKiDKijBZRRpQRZbSIMqIMMHlZ5RHlEqa+oy7yX49Syh9B8kewJKA8HXUV6EeFraHf54uRRLPc5+9HmXtFqQVKdKV1w09qOkmzRfg9fSCiVBtgM5H0fdmpn9Y5YhR2KlWEGnyvjLJAkVygDyNK3RJ4mqs+dG4jb42J+61zy4qgZ+AX995wJMl9GBtjqqUWSqKdb4CVHdi/WnugdlGh683uyqQFiiS5D1NjjOk6XRjLfPz9/GZcewvcmWs8y56vuma4cfjebWpj+/wv90F6jTHMCliMpQ+V23QvQBVvLkbpcXRmU2xNIFmWrgY+/6t9WLkrhsZKNtaHhveCT5sNR1WKHKJK0brPU571kdrKl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- photo by [James Antrobus](https://www.flickr.com/photos/96862558@N03/13892859315) ([CC BY 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/)) modified If you find yourself anywhere in Thailand during mid-April, there’s no getting away from being splashed (the only exceptions to this would be monks, newborn babies and the elderly), even if you are dressed in your nicest clothes, so leave your best suit and suede shoes at home. Also, take good care of cameras, passports, and other valuables – keep them in your hotel safe or, if you have to bring them out, waterproof bags are widely available and should be used. One phrase you will hear all over Thailand during Songkran is “Sawadee Bee Mai” which means ‘Happy New Year’, it’s sure to be greeted with smiles and is the best way to make new friends. Every provincial town will have some form of celebration and often the local exuberance in small towns can be as much fun as in any of the most popular towns and beach resorts listed above. Just remember to take a splashing with the good humor in which it is intended, and if you don’t like being splashed, stay indoors or in the confines of your hotel. 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It’s all just fun, so don’t get angry. 2. You’re going to get soaked. Just accept it. 3. If you want to stay dry, stay inside. 4. You might get daubed in a gray-white paste made of scented powder and water. It’s harmless but stings if it gets in your eyes. 5. Say: “sawadee bee mai”. It means “Happy New Year” 6. Sunglasses will protect your eyes from water and the mysterious paste. 7. Use a waterproof pouch (cheap and widely available) to protect valuables. 8. Don’t wear white – it goes see-through when wet\! 9. Monks are highly respected in Thailand, so never throw water at them. 10. People riding a motorbike could have an accident if suddenly soaked. 11. People riding tuk-tuks or songthaews are sitting ducks – lock and load\! 12. Avoid driving motorbikes during Songkran. Use four-wheeled public transportation or walk. 13. Secure your valuables in your room and be mindful of any you do take with you. 14. 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