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Calculated Shard: 137 (from laksa092)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa137.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.klook.com/en-US/blog/songkran-traditional-and-modern-water-festivals/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.klook.com/en-US/blog/songkran-traditional-and-modern-water-festivals/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.klook.com\/en-US\/blog\/songkran-traditional-and-modern-water-festivals\/","crawl_time":1774351828,"first_indexed_time":1679654322,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,klook!www,\/en-US\/blog\/songkran-traditional-and-modern-water-festivals\/ s443","src_root_hash":"15927523673973303137","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Modern and Traditional Ways to Celebrate Thailand's Songkran Water Festival! - Klook Travel Blog","meta_descriptions":["Planning on how to celebrate Songkran this year? Check out this list of the traditional and modern ways to celebrate Thailand's annual water festival and welcome the Thailand New Year."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Celebrate Songkran like the locals do! 💦\nIt's almost that time of the year where locals in\nThailand\nprepare for one of their most iconic celebrations of the year - the\nSongkran Water Festival\n! From epic water fights and lively parties, to temple visits and street parades, this annual event is a one-of-a-kind experience that you won't want to miss out on.\nIf you're planning to visit Thailand this April for a summer vacation or simply for a short weekend getaway, it'll be the perfect opportunity for you to participate in this Thai festival. The celebrations differ from city to city, so depending on where you're heading, you can expect either\nmodern festivals\nor\ntraditional activities\n, or a fun mix of both! Get your water pistols ready and keep reading to discover the\ndifferent ways you can celebrate Songkran\nthis year. 🔫\nBut first - what is Songkran?\nThe\nSongkran Water Festival\nis held annually by the locals in celebration of the\nThai New Year\n. The national holiday of Songkran is officially on the 13th of April each year, but the celebrations last for 3 days from April 13 to 15, happening all across Thailand.\nBangkok\n,\nPhuket\n,\nChiang Mai\n, and\nPattaya\n are popular destinations for Songkran celebrations.\nThis vibrant event brings locals and tourists together to splash each other with water and pay respects to their elders, but most importantly, to usher in the new year with joy and enthusiasm. In fact, water plays a major role in the festival and symbolically, it is meant to wash away the previous year to get ready for the next one.\nTraditional Songkran activities\n1. Visit a Buddhist temple\nSongkran is essentially a Buddhist festival and is traditionally celebrated by\nvisiting a temple\non the morning of Songkran Day itself. Most people would dedicate their morning to experiencing this lovely Thai tradition, before heading to the streets for a fun, cooling splash at noon.\nSome temples organize a ceremony in which you can pour water on the hands of the temple monks and receive blessings from them. Buddhists may also give offerings to the temple monks.\n2. Bathe images of Buddha\nAside from making offerings to the monks, Buddhists would show reverence to Buddha by 'bathing' images and statues of the religious teacher\n.\nThis traditional ritual is called\nSong Nam Phra\n, where scented water is poured or sprinkled over Buddha to wash away any bad luck in preparation for the new year.\nThe ritual can also be done outside of temples, at various markets, and in shopping malls. The celebration is continued by parading major Buddha statues and images along the streets, taken from local museums and temples so that people can pour water on them.\n3. Spring clean & pay respect to elders\nTo get ready for the new year, Thais will also celebrate the first day of the water festival by\nspring-cleaning their houses, schools, offices, and other public spaces\n. This is done to get rid of all negativity and bad luck from the previous year, allowing them to start the new year with a clean slate.\nMost Thais will also head home to their villages during this time to carry out the ritual of\nRod Nam Dam Hua\n, the pouring or sprinkling of scented water onto the palms and feet of their elders. The young would traditionally do this in respect of their parents and grandparents.\nModern Songkran activities\n1. Thai water festivals\nImagine a fun, friendly water fight all across the country! Thailand is well-known for its\nThai water festivals,\nthe modern way of celebrating Songkran and a must-do if you're traveling there during this period. Everyone will collect water in their buckets, hoses and water pistols, then hit the streets for full-blown water fights!\nThe main streets of the big cities such as Bangkok and Phuket are where you can find all of the action happening, filled with enthusiastic locals and tourists playfully splashing each other. April is the hottest month of the year in Thailand, and the soaring temperature definitely makes a good excuse to be involved in this playful (and cooling) water war!\n2. Songkran music festivals\nAnother popular way to celebrate Songkran in Thailand, as well as worldwide, is with a\nSongkran music festival\n. An extension of the well-known water fights, some of the famous streets in Thailand will turn into a vibrant party venue, filled with loud music, water cannons, and foam machines.\nThe music festivals last until late at night, so come well-rested as you party all night long, showing off your best dance moves and swaying to the music! These parties also often feature famous DJs and Thai singers performing on stage, so you know you're in for a real fun time.\n3. Celebrate with elephants\nEscape the city and get up close with nature as you\ncelebrate Songkran with elephants\ninstead. Elephants are the national animals of Thailand, and on Songkran day, many of the elephant sanctuaries and retirement parks in the country open up for visitors to celebrate with these gentle giants.\nThe elephants will use their trunks to spray water on visitors, adding more splashing fun to Songkran celebrations. You can also take this opportunity to bathe and feed these majestic creatures. Meanwhile, in the cities, these elephants are decorated and painted with different colors, then paraded down the main streets to join in the celebrations.\nBest places to celebrate Songkran in Thailand\n1. Chiang Mai\nChiang Mai\nis said to be the best place to celebrate Songkran in Thailand, where celebrations are in full swing across the whole city and last up to a whole week. The festivities are a fun balance between traditional and modern, kicking off with a procession around the city, and then you can expect cultural performances and rituals, street food and music, as well as lively water fighting zones.\nThese are some of the locations to celebrate Songkran in Chiang Mai:\nThapae Gate\nChiang Mai Gate\nPing River\n2. Bangkok\nYou can expect nothing less than lively, vibrant celebrations in\nBangkok\n, the capital city of Thailand. Enjoy various traditional and cultural activities such as sand pagoda building competitions, floral float parades, boat races, and more! Meanwhile, on the main city streets, you can expect large crowds of locals and tourists gathering to splash water at each other, as well as live performances, beauty pageants, food fairs, and even hotel pool parties.\nThese are some of the locations to celebrate Songkran in Bangkok:\nKhao San Road\nSilom\nPhra Pradaeng\n3. Phuket\nTake the celebrations up a notch at the lively\nPhuket\n, where Songkran feels like a city-wide party. The water fights begin on the streets of Phuket's old town early in the morning, lasting up until nighttime as the celebrations end in a full-scale water war zone across the city, on its famous streets and beaches.\nPatong Beach\nBangla Road\nWat Pho\n4. Pattaya\nSongkran is best celebrated near bodies of water, so you can expect\nPattaya\nand its beautiful beaches to host various celebrations during this time. 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& Traditional Ways To Celebrate Thailand's Annual Songkran Water Festival](https:\/\/res.klook.com\/image\/upload\/q_85\/c_fill,w_1360\/v1679412188\/blog\/sdjiezq8fvlqwxscjuah.jpg)\n\nSource: Tourism Authority of Thailand Facebook\n\n## **Celebrate Songkran like the locals do! 💦**\n![Thai people playing with water during festival]()\n\nSource: Tourism Authority of Thailand Facebook\n\n![People playing with water using water gun]()\n\nSource: Tourism Authority of Thailand Facebook\n\nIt's almost that time of the year where locals in [**Thailand**](https:\/\/www.klook.com\/coureg\/4-thailand-things-to-do\/) prepare for one of their most iconic celebrations of the year - the **Songkran Water Festival**! From epic water fights and lively parties, to temple visits and street parades, this annual event is a one-of-a-kind experience that you won't want to miss out on.\n\nIf you're planning to visit Thailand this April for a summer vacation or simply for a short weekend getaway, it'll be the perfect opportunity for you to participate in this Thai festival. The celebrations differ from city to city, so depending on where you're heading, you can expect either **modern festivals** or **traditional activities**, or a fun mix of both! Get your water pistols ready and keep reading to discover the **different ways you can celebrate Songkran** this year. 🔫\n\n[Discover the best activities & tours in Thailand here\\!](https:\/\/www.klook.com\/coureg\/4-thailand-things-to-do\/)\n\n## **But first - what is Songkran?**\n![All you need to know about Songkran Day ]()\n\n![What is the Songkran Water Festival?]()\n\nSource: Tourism Authority of Thailand Facebook\n\nThe [**Songkran Water Festival**](https:\/\/www.klook.com\/blog\/thailands-songkran-water\/) is held annually by the locals in celebration of the **Thai New Year**. The national holiday of Songkran is officially on the 13th of April each year, but the celebrations last for 3 days from April 13 to 15, happening all across Thailand. [Bangkok](https:\/\/www.klook.com\/city\/4-bangkok-things-to-do\/), [Phuket](https:\/\/www.klook.com\/city\/7-phuket-things-to-do\/), [Chiang Mai](https:\/\/www.klook.com\/city\/5-chiang-mai-things-to-do\/), and [Pattaya](https:\/\/www.klook.com\/city\/17-pattaya-things-to-do\/) are popular destinations for Songkran celebrations.\n\nThis vibrant event brings locals and tourists together to splash each other with water and pay respects to their elders, but most importantly, to usher in the new year with joy and enthusiasm. In fact, water plays a major role in the festival and symbolically, it is meant to wash away the previous year to get ready for the next one.\n\n[![Tourist and local celebrating Songkran Water Festival](https:\/\/res.klook.com\/image\/upload\/fl_lossy.progressive,q_85\/c_fill,w_550,h_356\/v1741173753\/ukbd6zrx61ghddjbfk5p.jpg)Things To Do Eat & Drink Accommodation Making a Splash: Your Post-Pandemic Guide to Thailand's Songkran Water Festival Welcome to the Songkran Water Festival, Thailand's most thrilling and vibrant celebration of the year! This festive event is all about ringing in the Thai New Year with lots of joy, excitement, and water fights. Our post-pandemic tips will help you prepare for this exciting event safely and confidently.](https:\/\/www.klook.com\/en-US\/blog\/thailands-songkran-water\/)\n\n## **Traditional Songkran activities**\n## 1\\. Visit a Buddhist temple\n![Visit a Buddhist temple to celebrate traditional Songkran]()\n\nSource: Tourism Authority of Thailand Facebook\n\nSongkran is essentially a Buddhist festival and is traditionally celebrated by **visiting a temple** on the morning of Songkran Day itself. Most people would dedicate their morning to experiencing this lovely Thai tradition, before heading to the streets for a fun, cooling splash at noon.\n\nSome temples organize a ceremony in which you can pour water on the hands of the temple monks and receive blessings from them. Buddhists may also give offerings to the temple monks.\n\n[Book day tours to visit famous temples in Thailand here\\!](https:\/\/www.klook.com\/search\/result\/?query=temple&spm=SearchResult.TopNavigation.SearchInput&clickId=c0141c3b23&country_id=4)\n\n## 2\\. Bathe images of Buddha\n![Song Nam Phra bathe Buddha to celebrate traditional Songkran]()\n\nSource: Tourism Authority of Thailand Facebook\n\n![Buddha parade in Thailand traditional way to celebrate Songkran]()\n\nSource: Tourism Authority of Thailand Facebook\n\nAside from making offerings to the monks, Buddhists would show reverence to Buddha by 'bathing' images and statues of the religious teacher**.** This traditional ritual is called **Song Nam Phra**, where scented water is poured or sprinkled over Buddha to wash away any bad luck in preparation for the new year.\n\nThe ritual can also be done outside of temples, at various markets, and in shopping malls. The celebration is continued by parading major Buddha statues and images along the streets, taken from local museums and temples so that people can pour water on them.\n\n## 3\\. Spring clean & pay respect to elders\n![Greeting elders during songkran]()\n\nSource: Tourism Authority of Thailand Facebook\n\nTo get ready for the new year, Thais will also celebrate the first day of the water festival by **spring-cleaning their houses, schools, offices, and other public spaces**. This is done to get rid of all negativity and bad luck from the previous year, allowing them to start the new year with a clean slate.\n\nMost Thais will also head home to their villages during this time to carry out the ritual of ***Rod Nam Dam Hua***, the pouring or sprinkling of scented water onto the palms and feet of their elders. The young would traditionally do this in respect of their parents and grandparents.\n\n## **Modern Songkran activities**\n## 1\\. Thai water festivals\n![Thai water festival with water pistol fight to celebrate Songkran]()\n\nSource: Tourism Authority of Thailand Facebook\n\n![celebrate Songkran water fight in Thailand]()\n\nSource: Tourism Authority of Thailand Facebook\n\nImagine a fun, friendly water fight all across the country! Thailand is well-known for its **Thai water festivals,** the modern way of celebrating Songkran and a must-do if you're traveling there during this period. Everyone will collect water in their buckets, hoses and water pistols, then hit the streets for full-blown water fights\\!\n\nThe main streets of the big cities such as Bangkok and Phuket are where you can find all of the action happening, filled with enthusiastic locals and tourists playfully splashing each other. April is the hottest month of the year in Thailand, and the soaring temperature definitely makes a good excuse to be involved in this playful (and cooling) water war\\!\n\n[Book a Bangkok day tour inclusive of a tuk tuk water battle this Songkran\\!](https:\/\/www.klook.com\/activity\/84694-wat-pho-tuk-tuk-ride-join-one-day-tour\/)\n\n## 2\\. Songkran music festivals\n![Songkran music festival in Thailand]()\n\nSource: Tourism Authority of Thailand Facebook\n\nAnother popular way to celebrate Songkran in Thailand, as well as worldwide, is with a **Songkran music festival**. An extension of the well-known water fights, some of the famous streets in Thailand will turn into a vibrant party venue, filled with loud music, water cannons, and foam machines.\n\nThe music festivals last until late at night, so come well-rested as you party all night long, showing off your best dance moves and swaying to the music! These parties also often feature famous DJs and Thai singers performing on stage, so you know you're in for a real fun time.\n\n[Get tickets to the SiamSongkran Music Festival in Bangkok\\!](https:\/\/www.klook.com\/activity\/142846-siamsongkran-music-festival\/)\n\n## 3\\. Celebrate with elephants\n![Elephants splashing tourist with water]()\n\nSource: Tourism Authority of Thailand Facebook\n\nEscape the city and get up close with nature as you **celebrate Songkran with elephants** instead. Elephants are the national animals of Thailand, and on Songkran day, many of the elephant sanctuaries and retirement parks in the country open up for visitors to celebrate with these gentle giants.\n\nThe elephants will use their trunks to spray water on visitors, adding more splashing fun to Songkran celebrations. You can also take this opportunity to bathe and feed these majestic creatures. Meanwhile, in the cities, these elephants are decorated and painted with different colors, then paraded down the main streets to join in the celebrations.\n\n[Visit these elephant sanctuaries in Thailand\\!](https:\/\/www.klook.com\/search\/result\/?query=elephant&spm=SearchResult.TopNavigation.SearchInput&clickId=e3e970dd84&country_id=4)\n\n## **Best places to celebrate Songkran in Thailand**\n## **1\\. Chiang Mai**\n![Celebrate Songkran Water Festival in Chiang Mai Thailand]()\n\nSource: Tourism Authority of Thailand Facebook\n\n[**Chiang Mai**](https:\/\/www.klook.com\/city\/5-chiang-mai-things-to-do\/) is said to be the best place to celebrate Songkran in Thailand, where celebrations are in full swing across the whole city and last up to a whole week. The festivities are a fun balance between traditional and modern, kicking off with a procession around the city, and then you can expect cultural performances and rituals, street food and music, as well as lively water fighting zones.\n\nThese are some of the locations to celebrate Songkran in Chiang Mai:\n\n- Thapae Gate\n- Chiang Mai Gate\n- Ping River\n\n[Book tickets to the top attractions & tours in Chiang Mai here\\!](https:\/\/www.klook.com\/city\/5-chiang-mai-things-to-do\/)\n\n## **2\\. Bangkok**\n![Celebrate Songkran Water Festival in Bangkok Thailand]()\n\nSource: Tourism Authority of Thailand Facebook\n\nYou can expect nothing less than lively, vibrant celebrations in [**Bangkok**](https:\/\/www.klook.com\/city\/4-bangkok-things-to-do\/), the capital city of Thailand. Enjoy various traditional and cultural activities such as sand pagoda building competitions, floral float parades, boat races, and more! Meanwhile, on the main city streets, you can expect large crowds of locals and tourists gathering to splash water at each other, as well as live performances, beauty pageants, food fairs, and even hotel pool parties.\n\nThese are some of the locations to celebrate Songkran in Bangkok:\n\n- Khao San Road\n- Silom\n- Phra Pradaeng\n\n[Discover the top things to do & places to visit in Bangkok here\\!](https:\/\/www.klook.com\/city\/4-bangkok-things-to-do\/)\n\n## **3\\. Phuket**\n![Patong Beach in Phuket best place to visit in Thailand 4d3n itinerary]()\n\nPatong Beach. Photo Credit: Mike Swigunski\n\nTake the celebrations up a notch at the lively [**Phuket**](https:\/\/www.klook.com\/city\/7-phuket-things-to-do\/), where Songkran feels like a city-wide party. The water fights begin on the streets of Phuket's old town early in the morning, lasting up until nighttime as the celebrations end in a full-scale water war zone across the city, on its famous streets and beaches.\n\n- Patong Beach\n- Bangla Road\n- Wat Pho\n\n[Explore Phuket with these island tours & fun activities\\!](https:\/\/www.klook.com\/city\/7-phuket-things-to-do\/)\n\n## **4\\. Pattaya**\n![Celebrate Songkran Water Festival in Pattaya Thailand]()\n\nPhoto credit: Ryutaro Uozumi\n\nSongkran is best celebrated near bodies of water, so you can expect [**Pattaya**](https:\/\/www.klook.com\/city\/17-pattaya-things-to-do\/) and its beautiful beaches to host various celebrations during this time. In fact, Songkran is a week-long festivity in this seaside city, where you can expect full-blown water fights, foam parties, and sand sculpture competitions. The main celebration here falls on the 19th of April, a traditional event known as *Wan Lai*, in which parades, beauty pageants, and cultural shows take place.\n\n- Beach Road\n- Walking Street\n\n[Get tickets to the top attractions & experiences in Pattaya here\\!](https:\/\/www.klook.com\/city\/17-pattaya-things-to-do\/)\n\n**Thailand Local Traffic Guide during Songkran** (refer to: Penghu Local Traffic Guide)\n\n- **Phuket car rental:** [30% OFF, starting at USD 29.94](https:\/\/www.klook.com\/en-AU\/car-rentals\/city\/7-phuket-province-car-rentals\/)\n- **Bangkok car rental:** [30% OFF, starting at USD 30.76](https:\/\/www.klook.com\/en-AU\/car-rentals\/city\/4-bangkok-car-rentals\/)\n- Instant confirmation, free cancellation (limited time only)\n## **Related Articles**\n[![a beach in Thailand with a view of boats and buildings](https:\/\/res.klook.com\/image\/upload\/fl_lossy.progressive,q_85\/c_fill,w_550,h_356\/v1639703700\/blog\/oqysesxk8vkucfne9z9t.jpg)Things To Do \\[UPDATED\\] Thailand Has Now Reopened to the World! 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All rights reserved.*  Do not sell or share my personal Information","attrs_readable_markdown":"## **Celebrate Songkran like the locals do! 💦**\nIt's almost that time of the year where locals in [**Thailand**](https:\/\/www.klook.com\/coureg\/4-thailand-things-to-do\/) prepare for one of their most iconic celebrations of the year - the **Songkran Water Festival**! From epic water fights and lively parties, to temple visits and street parades, this annual event is a one-of-a-kind experience that you won't want to miss out on.\n\nIf you're planning to visit Thailand this April for a summer vacation or simply for a short weekend getaway, it'll be the perfect opportunity for you to participate in this Thai festival. The celebrations differ from city to city, so depending on where you're heading, you can expect either **modern festivals** or **traditional activities**, or a fun mix of both! Get your water pistols ready and keep reading to discover the **different ways you can celebrate Songkran** this year. 🔫\n\n## **But first - what is Songkran?**\nThe [**Songkran Water Festival**](https:\/\/www.klook.com\/blog\/thailands-songkran-water\/) is held annually by the locals in celebration of the **Thai New Year**. The national holiday of Songkran is officially on the 13th of April each year, but the celebrations last for 3 days from April 13 to 15, happening all across Thailand. [Bangkok](https:\/\/www.klook.com\/city\/4-bangkok-things-to-do\/), [Phuket](https:\/\/www.klook.com\/city\/7-phuket-things-to-do\/), [Chiang Mai](https:\/\/www.klook.com\/city\/5-chiang-mai-things-to-do\/), and [Pattaya](https:\/\/www.klook.com\/city\/17-pattaya-things-to-do\/) are popular destinations for Songkran celebrations.\n\nThis vibrant event brings locals and tourists together to splash each other with water and pay respects to their elders, but most importantly, to usher in the new year with joy and enthusiasm. In fact, water plays a major role in the festival and symbolically, it is meant to wash away the previous year to get ready for the next one.\n\n## **Traditional Songkran activities**\n## 1\\. Visit a Buddhist temple\nSongkran is essentially a Buddhist festival and is traditionally celebrated by **visiting a temple** on the morning of Songkran Day itself. Most people would dedicate their morning to experiencing this lovely Thai tradition, before heading to the streets for a fun, cooling splash at noon.\n\nSome temples organize a ceremony in which you can pour water on the hands of the temple monks and receive blessings from them. Buddhists may also give offerings to the temple monks.\n\n## 2\\. Bathe images of Buddha\nAside from making offerings to the monks, Buddhists would show reverence to Buddha by 'bathing' images and statues of the religious teacher**.** This traditional ritual is called **Song Nam Phra**, where scented water is poured or sprinkled over Buddha to wash away any bad luck in preparation for the new year.\n\nThe ritual can also be done outside of temples, at various markets, and in shopping malls. The celebration is continued by parading major Buddha statues and images along the streets, taken from local museums and temples so that people can pour water on them.\n\n## 3\\. Spring clean & pay respect to elders\nTo get ready for the new year, Thais will also celebrate the first day of the water festival by **spring-cleaning their houses, schools, offices, and other public spaces**. This is done to get rid of all negativity and bad luck from the previous year, allowing them to start the new year with a clean slate.\n\nMost Thais will also head home to their villages during this time to carry out the ritual of ***Rod Nam Dam Hua***, the pouring or sprinkling of scented water onto the palms and feet of their elders. The young would traditionally do this in respect of their parents and grandparents.\n\n## **Modern Songkran activities**\n## 1\\. Thai water festivals\nImagine a fun, friendly water fight all across the country! Thailand is well-known for its **Thai water festivals,** the modern way of celebrating Songkran and a must-do if you're traveling there during this period. Everyone will collect water in their buckets, hoses and water pistols, then hit the streets for full-blown water fights\\!\n\nThe main streets of the big cities such as Bangkok and Phuket are where you can find all of the action happening, filled with enthusiastic locals and tourists playfully splashing each other. April is the hottest month of the year in Thailand, and the soaring temperature definitely makes a good excuse to be involved in this playful (and cooling) water war\\!\n\n## 2\\. Songkran music festivals\nAnother popular way to celebrate Songkran in Thailand, as well as worldwide, is with a **Songkran music festival**. An extension of the well-known water fights, some of the famous streets in Thailand will turn into a vibrant party venue, filled with loud music, water cannons, and foam machines.\n\nThe music festivals last until late at night, so come well-rested as you party all night long, showing off your best dance moves and swaying to the music! These parties also often feature famous DJs and Thai singers performing on stage, so you know you're in for a real fun time.\n\n## 3\\. Celebrate with elephants\nEscape the city and get up close with nature as you **celebrate Songkran with elephants** instead. Elephants are the national animals of Thailand, and on Songkran day, many of the elephant sanctuaries and retirement parks in the country open up for visitors to celebrate with these gentle giants.\n\nThe elephants will use their trunks to spray water on visitors, adding more splashing fun to Songkran celebrations. You can also take this opportunity to bathe and feed these majestic creatures. Meanwhile, in the cities, these elephants are decorated and painted with different colors, then paraded down the main streets to join in the celebrations.\n\n## **Best places to celebrate Songkran in Thailand**\n## **1\\. Chiang Mai**\n[**Chiang Mai**](https:\/\/www.klook.com\/city\/5-chiang-mai-things-to-do\/) is said to be the best place to celebrate Songkran in Thailand, where celebrations are in full swing across the whole city and last up to a whole week. The festivities are a fun balance between traditional and modern, kicking off with a procession around the city, and then you can expect cultural performances and rituals, street food and music, as well as lively water fighting zones.\n\nThese are some of the locations to celebrate Songkran in Chiang Mai:\n\n- Thapae Gate\n- Chiang Mai Gate\n- Ping River\n## **2\\. Bangkok**\nYou can expect nothing less than lively, vibrant celebrations in [**Bangkok**](https:\/\/www.klook.com\/city\/4-bangkok-things-to-do\/), the capital city of Thailand. Enjoy various traditional and cultural activities such as sand pagoda building competitions, floral float parades, boat races, and more! 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Boilerpipe Text	Celebrate Songkran like the locals do! 💦 It's almost that time of the year where locals in Thailand prepare for one of their most iconic celebrations of the year - the Songkran Water Festival ! From epic water fights and lively parties, to temple visits and street parades, this annual event is a one-of-a-kind experience that you won't want to miss out on. If you're planning to visit Thailand this April for a summer vacation or simply for a short weekend getaway, it'll be the perfect opportunity for you to participate in this Thai festival. The celebrations differ from city to city, so depending on where you're heading, you can expect either modern festivals or traditional activities , or a fun mix of both! Get your water pistols ready and keep reading to discover the different ways you can celebrate Songkran this year. 🔫 But first - what is Songkran? The Songkran Water Festival is held annually by the locals in celebration of the Thai New Year . The national holiday of Songkran is officially on the 13th of April each year, but the celebrations last for 3 days from April 13 to 15, happening all across Thailand. Bangkok , Phuket , Chiang Mai , and Pattaya are popular destinations for Songkran celebrations. This vibrant event brings locals and tourists together to splash each other with water and pay respects to their elders, but most importantly, to usher in the new year with joy and enthusiasm. In fact, water plays a major role in the festival and symbolically, it is meant to wash away the previous year to get ready for the next one. Traditional Songkran activities 1. Visit a Buddhist temple Songkran is essentially a Buddhist festival and is traditionally celebrated by visiting a temple on the morning of Songkran Day itself. Most people would dedicate their morning to experiencing this lovely Thai tradition, before heading to the streets for a fun, cooling splash at noon. Some temples organize a ceremony in which you can pour water on the hands of the temple monks and receive blessings from them. Buddhists may also give offerings to the temple monks. 2. Bathe images of Buddha Aside from making offerings to the monks, Buddhists would show reverence to Buddha by 'bathing' images and statues of the religious teacher . This traditional ritual is called Song Nam Phra , where scented water is poured or sprinkled over Buddha to wash away any bad luck in preparation for the new year. The ritual can also be done outside of temples, at various markets, and in shopping malls. The celebration is continued by parading major Buddha statues and images along the streets, taken from local museums and temples so that people can pour water on them. 3. Spring clean & pay respect to elders To get ready for the new year, Thais will also celebrate the first day of the water festival by spring-cleaning their houses, schools, offices, and other public spaces . This is done to get rid of all negativity and bad luck from the previous year, allowing them to start the new year with a clean slate. Most Thais will also head home to their villages during this time to carry out the ritual of Rod Nam Dam Hua , the pouring or sprinkling of scented water onto the palms and feet of their elders. The young would traditionally do this in respect of their parents and grandparents. Modern Songkran activities 1. Thai water festivals Imagine a fun, friendly water fight all across the country! Thailand is well-known for its Thai water festivals, the modern way of celebrating Songkran and a must-do if you're traveling there during this period. Everyone will collect water in their buckets, hoses and water pistols, then hit the streets for full-blown water fights! The main streets of the big cities such as Bangkok and Phuket are where you can find all of the action happening, filled with enthusiastic locals and tourists playfully splashing each other. April is the hottest month of the year in Thailand, and the soaring temperature definitely makes a good excuse to be involved in this playful (and cooling) water war! 2. Songkran music festivals Another popular way to celebrate Songkran in Thailand, as well as worldwide, is with a Songkran music festival . An extension of the well-known water fights, some of the famous streets in Thailand will turn into a vibrant party venue, filled with loud music, water cannons, and foam machines. The music festivals last until late at night, so come well-rested as you party all night long, showing off your best dance moves and swaying to the music! These parties also often feature famous DJs and Thai singers performing on stage, so you know you're in for a real fun time. 3. Celebrate with elephants Escape the city and get up close with nature as you celebrate Songkran with elephants instead. Elephants are the national animals of Thailand, and on Songkran day, many of the elephant sanctuaries and retirement parks in the country open up for visitors to celebrate with these gentle giants. The elephants will use their trunks to spray water on visitors, adding more splashing fun to Songkran celebrations. You can also take this opportunity to bathe and feed these majestic creatures. Meanwhile, in the cities, these elephants are decorated and painted with different colors, then paraded down the main streets to join in the celebrations. Best places to celebrate Songkran in Thailand 1. Chiang Mai Chiang Mai is said to be the best place to celebrate Songkran in Thailand, where celebrations are in full swing across the whole city and last up to a whole week. The festivities are a fun balance between traditional and modern, kicking off with a procession around the city, and then you can expect cultural performances and rituals, street food and music, as well as lively water fighting zones. These are some of the locations to celebrate Songkran in Chiang Mai: Thapae Gate Chiang Mai Gate Ping River 2. Bangkok You can expect nothing less than lively, vibrant celebrations in Bangkok , the capital city of Thailand. Enjoy various traditional and cultural activities such as sand pagoda building competitions, floral float parades, boat races, and more! Meanwhile, on the main city streets, you can expect large crowds of locals and tourists gathering to splash water at each other, as well as live performances, beauty pageants, food fairs, and even hotel pool parties. These are some of the locations to celebrate Songkran in Bangkok: Khao San Road Silom Phra Pradaeng 3. Phuket Take the celebrations up a notch at the lively Phuket , where Songkran feels like a city-wide party. The water fights begin on the streets of Phuket's old town early in the morning, lasting up until nighttime as the celebrations end in a full-scale water war zone across the city, on its famous streets and beaches. Patong Beach Bangla Road Wat Pho 4. Pattaya Songkran is best celebrated near bodies of water, so you can expect Pattaya and its beautiful beaches to host various celebrations during this time. In fact, Songkran is a week-long festivity in this seaside city, where you can expect full-blown water fights, foam parties, and sand sculpture competitions. The main celebration here falls on the 19th of April, a traditional event known as Wan Lai , in which parades, beauty pageants, and cultural shows take place. 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![Modern & Traditional Ways To Celebrate Thailand's Annual Songkran Water Festival](https://res.klook.com/image/upload/q_85/c_fill,w_1360/v1679412188/blog/sdjiezq8fvlqwxscjuah.jpg) Source: Tourism Authority of Thailand Facebook ## Celebrate Songkran like the locals do! 💦 ![Thai people playing with water during festival]() Source: Tourism Authority of Thailand Facebook ![People playing with water using water gun]() Source: Tourism Authority of Thailand Facebook It's almost that time of the year where locals in [Thailand](https://www.klook.com/coureg/4-thailand-things-to-do/) prepare for one of their most iconic celebrations of the year - the Songkran Water Festival! From epic water fights and lively parties, to temple visits and street parades, this annual event is a one-of-a-kind experience that you won't want to miss out on. If you're planning to visit Thailand this April for a summer vacation or simply for a short weekend getaway, it'll be the perfect opportunity for you to participate in this Thai festival. The celebrations differ from city to city, so depending on where you're heading, you can expect either modern festivals or traditional activities, or a fun mix of both! Get your water pistols ready and keep reading to discover the different ways you can celebrate Songkran this year. 🔫 [Discover the best activities & tours in Thailand here\!](https://www.klook.com/coureg/4-thailand-things-to-do/) ## But first - what is Songkran? ![All you need to know about Songkran Day ]() ![What is the Songkran Water Festival?]() Source: Tourism Authority of Thailand Facebook The [Songkran Water Festival](https://www.klook.com/blog/thailands-songkran-water/) is held annually by the locals in celebration of the Thai New Year. The national holiday of Songkran is officially on the 13th of April each year, but the celebrations last for 3 days from April 13 to 15, happening all across Thailand. [Bangkok](https://www.klook.com/city/4-bangkok-things-to-do/), [Phuket](https://www.klook.com/city/7-phuket-things-to-do/), [Chiang Mai](https://www.klook.com/city/5-chiang-mai-things-to-do/), and [Pattaya](https://www.klook.com/city/17-pattaya-things-to-do/) are popular destinations for Songkran celebrations. This vibrant event brings locals and tourists together to splash each other with water and pay respects to their elders, but most importantly, to usher in the new year with joy and enthusiasm. In fact, water plays a major role in the festival and symbolically, it is meant to wash away the previous year to get ready for the next one. [![Tourist and local celebrating Songkran Water Festival](https://res.klook.com/image/upload/fl_lossy.progressive,q_85/c_fill,w_550,h_356/v1741173753/ukbd6zrx61ghddjbfk5p.jpg)Things To Do Eat & Drink Accommodation Making a Splash: Your Post-Pandemic Guide to Thailand's Songkran Water Festival Welcome to the Songkran Water Festival, Thailand's most thrilling and vibrant celebration of the year! This festive event is all about ringing in the Thai New Year with lots of joy, excitement, and water fights. Our post-pandemic tips will help you prepare for this exciting event safely and confidently.](https://www.klook.com/en-US/blog/thailands-songkran-water/) ## Traditional Songkran activities ## 1\. Visit a Buddhist temple ![Visit a Buddhist temple to celebrate traditional Songkran]() Source: Tourism Authority of Thailand Facebook Songkran is essentially a Buddhist festival and is traditionally celebrated by visiting a temple on the morning of Songkran Day itself. Most people would dedicate their morning to experiencing this lovely Thai tradition, before heading to the streets for a fun, cooling splash at noon. Some temples organize a ceremony in which you can pour water on the hands of the temple monks and receive blessings from them. Buddhists may also give offerings to the temple monks. [Book day tours to visit famous temples in Thailand here\!](https://www.klook.com/search/result/?query=temple&spm=SearchResult.TopNavigation.SearchInput&clickId=c0141c3b23&country_id=4) ## 2\. Bathe images of Buddha ![Song Nam Phra bathe Buddha to celebrate traditional Songkran]() Source: Tourism Authority of Thailand Facebook ![Buddha parade in Thailand traditional way to celebrate Songkran]() Source: Tourism Authority of Thailand Facebook Aside from making offerings to the monks, Buddhists would show reverence to Buddha by 'bathing' images and statues of the religious teacher. This traditional ritual is called Song Nam Phra, where scented water is poured or sprinkled over Buddha to wash away any bad luck in preparation for the new year. The ritual can also be done outside of temples, at various markets, and in shopping malls. The celebration is continued by parading major Buddha statues and images along the streets, taken from local museums and temples so that people can pour water on them. ## 3\. Spring clean & pay respect to elders ![Greeting elders during songkran]() Source: Tourism Authority of Thailand Facebook To get ready for the new year, Thais will also celebrate the first day of the water festival by spring-cleaning their houses, schools, offices, and other public spaces. This is done to get rid of all negativity and bad luck from the previous year, allowing them to start the new year with a clean slate. Most Thais will also head home to their villages during this time to carry out the ritual of *Rod Nam Dam Hua, the pouring or sprinkling of scented water onto the palms and feet of their elders. The young would traditionally do this in respect of their parents and grandparents. ## Modern Songkran activities* ## 1\. Thai water festivals ![Thai water festival with water pistol fight to celebrate Songkran]() Source: Tourism Authority of Thailand Facebook ![celebrate Songkran water fight in Thailand]() Source: Tourism Authority of Thailand Facebook Imagine a fun, friendly water fight all across the country! Thailand is well-known for its Thai water festivals, the modern way of celebrating Songkran and a must-do if you're traveling there during this period. Everyone will collect water in their buckets, hoses and water pistols, then hit the streets for full-blown water fights\! The main streets of the big cities such as Bangkok and Phuket are where you can find all of the action happening, filled with enthusiastic locals and tourists playfully splashing each other. April is the hottest month of the year in Thailand, and the soaring temperature definitely makes a good excuse to be involved in this playful (and cooling) water war\! [Book a Bangkok day tour inclusive of a tuk tuk water battle this Songkran\!](https://www.klook.com/activity/84694-wat-pho-tuk-tuk-ride-join-one-day-tour/) ## 2\. Songkran music festivals ![Songkran music festival in Thailand]() Source: Tourism Authority of Thailand Facebook Another popular way to celebrate Songkran in Thailand, as well as worldwide, is with a Songkran music festival. An extension of the well-known water fights, some of the famous streets in Thailand will turn into a vibrant party venue, filled with loud music, water cannons, and foam machines. The music festivals last until late at night, so come well-rested as you party all night long, showing off your best dance moves and swaying to the music! These parties also often feature famous DJs and Thai singers performing on stage, so you know you're in for a real fun time. [Get tickets to the SiamSongkran Music Festival in Bangkok\!](https://www.klook.com/activity/142846-siamsongkran-music-festival/) ## 3\. Celebrate with elephants ![Elephants splashing tourist with water]() Source: Tourism Authority of Thailand Facebook Escape the city and get up close with nature as you celebrate Songkran with elephants instead. Elephants are the national animals of Thailand, and on Songkran day, many of the elephant sanctuaries and retirement parks in the country open up for visitors to celebrate with these gentle giants. The elephants will use their trunks to spray water on visitors, adding more splashing fun to Songkran celebrations. You can also take this opportunity to bathe and feed these majestic creatures. Meanwhile, in the cities, these elephants are decorated and painted with different colors, then paraded down the main streets to join in the celebrations. [Visit these elephant sanctuaries in Thailand\!](https://www.klook.com/search/result/?query=elephant&spm=SearchResult.TopNavigation.SearchInput&clickId=e3e970dd84&country_id=4) ## Best places to celebrate Songkran in Thailand ## 1\. Chiang Mai ![Celebrate Songkran Water Festival in Chiang Mai Thailand]() Source: Tourism Authority of Thailand Facebook [Chiang Mai](https://www.klook.com/city/5-chiang-mai-things-to-do/) is said to be the best place to celebrate Songkran in Thailand, where celebrations are in full swing across the whole city and last up to a whole week. The festivities are a fun balance between traditional and modern, kicking off with a procession around the city, and then you can expect cultural performances and rituals, street food and music, as well as lively water fighting zones. These are some of the locations to celebrate Songkran in Chiang Mai: - Thapae Gate - Chiang Mai Gate - Ping River [Book tickets to the top attractions & tours in Chiang Mai here\!](https://www.klook.com/city/5-chiang-mai-things-to-do/) ## 2\. Bangkok ![Celebrate Songkran Water Festival in Bangkok Thailand]() Source: Tourism Authority of Thailand Facebook You can expect nothing less than lively, vibrant celebrations in [Bangkok](https://www.klook.com/city/4-bangkok-things-to-do/), the capital city of Thailand. Enjoy various traditional and cultural activities such as sand pagoda building competitions, floral float parades, boat races, and more! Meanwhile, on the main city streets, you can expect large crowds of locals and tourists gathering to splash water at each other, as well as live performances, beauty pageants, food fairs, and even hotel pool parties. These are some of the locations to celebrate Songkran in Bangkok: - Khao San Road - Silom - Phra Pradaeng [Discover the top things to do & places to visit in Bangkok here\!](https://www.klook.com/city/4-bangkok-things-to-do/) ## 3\. Phuket ![Patong Beach in Phuket best place to visit in Thailand 4d3n itinerary]() Patong Beach. Photo Credit: Mike Swigunski Take the celebrations up a notch at the lively [Phuket](https://www.klook.com/city/7-phuket-things-to-do/), where Songkran feels like a city-wide party. The water fights begin on the streets of Phuket's old town early in the morning, lasting up until nighttime as the celebrations end in a full-scale water war zone across the city, on its famous streets and beaches. - Patong Beach - Bangla Road - Wat Pho [Explore Phuket with these island tours & fun activities\!](https://www.klook.com/city/7-phuket-things-to-do/) ## 4\. Pattaya ![Celebrate Songkran Water Festival in Pattaya Thailand]() Photo credit: Ryutaro Uozumi Songkran is best celebrated near bodies of water, so you can expect [Pattaya](https://www.klook.com/city/17-pattaya-things-to-do/) and its beautiful beaches to host various celebrations during this time. In fact, Songkran is a week-long festivity in this seaside city, where you can expect full-blown water fights, foam parties, and sand sculpture competitions. The main celebration here falls on the 19th of April, a traditional event known as Wan Lai, in which parades, beauty pageants, and cultural shows take place. - Beach Road - Walking Street [Get tickets to the top attractions & experiences in Pattaya here\!](https://www.klook.com/city/17-pattaya-things-to-do/) Thailand Local Traffic Guide during Songkran (refer to: Penghu Local Traffic Guide) - Phuket car rental: [30% OFF, starting at USD 29.94](https://www.klook.com/en-AU/car-rentals/city/7-phuket-province-car-rentals/) - Bangkok car rental: [30% OFF, starting at USD 30.76](https://www.klook.com/en-AU/car-rentals/city/4-bangkok-car-rentals/) - Instant confirmation, free cancellation (limited time only) ## Related Articles [![a beach in Thailand with a view of boats and buildings](https://res.klook.com/image/upload/fl_lossy.progressive,q_85/c_fill,w_550,h_356/v1639703700/blog/oqysesxk8vkucfne9z9t.jpg)Things To Do \[UPDATED\] Thailand Has Now Reopened to the World! 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Our post-pandemic tips will help you prepare for this exciting event safely and confidently.](https://www.klook.com/en-US/blog/thailands-songkran-water/) [Bangkok](https://www.klook.com/en-US/blog/city/bangkok/) [Phuket](https://www.klook.com/en-US/blog/city/phuket/) [Chiang Mai](https://www.klook.com/en-US/blog/city/chiang-mai/) [Pattaya](https://www.klook.com/en-US/blog/city/pattaya/) [Thailand](https://www.klook.com/en-US/blog/country/thailand/) 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Readable Markdown	## Celebrate Songkran like the locals do! 💦 It's almost that time of the year where locals in [Thailand](https://www.klook.com/coureg/4-thailand-things-to-do/) prepare for one of their most iconic celebrations of the year - the Songkran Water Festival! From epic water fights and lively parties, to temple visits and street parades, this annual event is a one-of-a-kind experience that you won't want to miss out on. If you're planning to visit Thailand this April for a summer vacation or simply for a short weekend getaway, it'll be the perfect opportunity for you to participate in this Thai festival. The celebrations differ from city to city, so depending on where you're heading, you can expect either modern festivals or traditional activities, or a fun mix of both! Get your water pistols ready and keep reading to discover the different ways you can celebrate Songkran this year. 🔫 ## But first - what is Songkran? The [Songkran Water Festival](https://www.klook.com/blog/thailands-songkran-water/) is held annually by the locals in celebration of the Thai New Year. The national holiday of Songkran is officially on the 13th of April each year, but the celebrations last for 3 days from April 13 to 15, happening all across Thailand. [Bangkok](https://www.klook.com/city/4-bangkok-things-to-do/), [Phuket](https://www.klook.com/city/7-phuket-things-to-do/), [Chiang Mai](https://www.klook.com/city/5-chiang-mai-things-to-do/), and [Pattaya](https://www.klook.com/city/17-pattaya-things-to-do/) are popular destinations for Songkran celebrations. This vibrant event brings locals and tourists together to splash each other with water and pay respects to their elders, but most importantly, to usher in the new year with joy and enthusiasm. In fact, water plays a major role in the festival and symbolically, it is meant to wash away the previous year to get ready for the next one. ## Traditional Songkran activities ## 1\. Visit a Buddhist temple Songkran is essentially a Buddhist festival and is traditionally celebrated by visiting a temple on the morning of Songkran Day itself. Most people would dedicate their morning to experiencing this lovely Thai tradition, before heading to the streets for a fun, cooling splash at noon. Some temples organize a ceremony in which you can pour water on the hands of the temple monks and receive blessings from them. Buddhists may also give offerings to the temple monks. ## 2\. Bathe images of Buddha Aside from making offerings to the monks, Buddhists would show reverence to Buddha by 'bathing' images and statues of the religious teacher. This traditional ritual is called Song Nam Phra, where scented water is poured or sprinkled over Buddha to wash away any bad luck in preparation for the new year. The ritual can also be done outside of temples, at various markets, and in shopping malls. The celebration is continued by parading major Buddha statues and images along the streets, taken from local museums and temples so that people can pour water on them. ## 3\. Spring clean & pay respect to elders To get ready for the new year, Thais will also celebrate the first day of the water festival by spring-cleaning their houses, schools, offices, and other public spaces. This is done to get rid of all negativity and bad luck from the previous year, allowing them to start the new year with a clean slate. Most Thais will also head home to their villages during this time to carry out the ritual of *Rod Nam Dam Hua, the pouring or sprinkling of scented water onto the palms and feet of their elders. The young would traditionally do this in respect of their parents and grandparents. ## Modern Songkran activities* ## 1\. Thai water festivals Imagine a fun, friendly water fight all across the country! Thailand is well-known for its Thai water festivals, the modern way of celebrating Songkran and a must-do if you're traveling there during this period. Everyone will collect water in their buckets, hoses and water pistols, then hit the streets for full-blown water fights\! The main streets of the big cities such as Bangkok and Phuket are where you can find all of the action happening, filled with enthusiastic locals and tourists playfully splashing each other. April is the hottest month of the year in Thailand, and the soaring temperature definitely makes a good excuse to be involved in this playful (and cooling) water war\! ## 2\. Songkran music festivals Another popular way to celebrate Songkran in Thailand, as well as worldwide, is with a Songkran music festival. An extension of the well-known water fights, some of the famous streets in Thailand will turn into a vibrant party venue, filled with loud music, water cannons, and foam machines. The music festivals last until late at night, so come well-rested as you party all night long, showing off your best dance moves and swaying to the music! These parties also often feature famous DJs and Thai singers performing on stage, so you know you're in for a real fun time. ## 3\. Celebrate with elephants Escape the city and get up close with nature as you celebrate Songkran with elephants instead. Elephants are the national animals of Thailand, and on Songkran day, many of the elephant sanctuaries and retirement parks in the country open up for visitors to celebrate with these gentle giants. The elephants will use their trunks to spray water on visitors, adding more splashing fun to Songkran celebrations. You can also take this opportunity to bathe and feed these majestic creatures. Meanwhile, in the cities, these elephants are decorated and painted with different colors, then paraded down the main streets to join in the celebrations. ## Best places to celebrate Songkran in Thailand ## 1\. Chiang Mai [Chiang Mai](https://www.klook.com/city/5-chiang-mai-things-to-do/) is said to be the best place to celebrate Songkran in Thailand, where celebrations are in full swing across the whole city and last up to a whole week. The festivities are a fun balance between traditional and modern, kicking off with a procession around the city, and then you can expect cultural performances and rituals, street food and music, as well as lively water fighting zones. These are some of the locations to celebrate Songkran in Chiang Mai: - Thapae Gate - Chiang Mai Gate - Ping River ## 2\. Bangkok You can expect nothing less than lively, vibrant celebrations in [Bangkok](https://www.klook.com/city/4-bangkok-things-to-do/), the capital city of Thailand. Enjoy various traditional and cultural activities such as sand pagoda building competitions, floral float parades, boat races, and more! Meanwhile, on the main city streets, you can expect large crowds of locals and tourists gathering to splash water at each other, as well as live performances, beauty pageants, food fairs, and even hotel pool parties. These are some of the locations to celebrate Songkran in Bangkok: - Khao San Road - Silom - Phra Pradaeng ## 3\. Phuket Take the celebrations up a notch at the lively [Phuket](https://www.klook.com/city/7-phuket-things-to-do/), where Songkran feels like a city-wide party. The water fights begin on the streets of Phuket's old town early in the morning, lasting up until nighttime as the celebrations end in a full-scale water war zone across the city, on its famous streets and beaches. - Patong Beach - Bangla Road - Wat Pho ## 4\. Pattaya Songkran is best celebrated near bodies of water, so you can expect [Pattaya](https://www.klook.com/city/17-pattaya-things-to-do/) and its beautiful beaches to host various celebrations during this time. In fact, Songkran is a week-long festivity in this seaside city, where you can expect full-blown water fights, foam parties, and sand sculpture competitions. The main celebration here falls on the 19th of April, a traditional event known as Wan Lai, in which parades, beauty pageants, and cultural shows take place. - Beach Road - Walking Street Thailand Local Traffic Guide during Songkran (refer to: Penghu Local Traffic Guide) - Instant confirmation, free cancellation (limited time only) ## Related Articles
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