Thailand
Songkran: Thailand’s Giant New-Year Water Fight
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Every April 13–15, Thailand celebrates its traditional New Year, Songkran, with the biggest water fight on earth. What began as a gentle ritual of pouring water over Buddha images and elders has become days of joyful, city-wide splashing.
Where to be
Chiang Mai, around its old-city moat, throws the most legendary party — though Bangkok's Khao San Road is a close second.
Come prepared
Assume you will get soaked. Waterproof your phone and cash, wear quick-dry clothes, buy a water gun locally, and join in with a smile — that's the whole point.
Day-by-day itinerary
Bangkok
Mon, 12 AprDelhi → Bangkok
Delhi (DEL) → Bangkok (BKK)
12 Apr, 5:35 pm
The Grand Palace
castle
Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwaramahawihan
buddhist temple
2 Thanon Sanam Chai, Khwaeng Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand
Khaosan Road
route
Thanon Khao San, Khwaeng Talat Yot, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand
Chiang Mai
Tue, 13 AprOld City Hotel, Chiang Mai
Tha Phae Gate
13 Apr, 8:30 am
Harmony Chiang Mai Old Town
lodging
18/2 Sinharat Rd Lane 3 Old City Tambon Si Phum, เมือง Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Tha Phae Gate
historical landmark
Tha Phae Road, Tambon Chang Khlan, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Wat Phra Singh Woramahawihan
buddhist temple
2 Samlarn Rd Old City Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Chiang Mai
Wed, 14 AprOld City Hotel, Chiang Mai
Tha Phae Gate
13 Apr, 8:30 am
Wat Chedi Luang
buddhist temple
QXPP+QCQ, 103 Prapokklao Road Old City Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
buddhist temple
Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Songkran kit
- A waterproof phone pouch (essential)
- Quick-dry clothes & sandals
- A water gun (buy locally)
- Sunglasses
- Cash sealed in a zip-lock bag
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