Experiencing Thailand’s Songkran water festival
Thailand is gearing up for its flagship cultural event – the Grand ‘Maha’ Songkran World Water Festival 2025.
This is the pinnacle of Thailand’s New Year celebrations and a centrepiece of the Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025, the Tourism Authority of Thailand says.
The Maha Songkran World Water Festival in April is a nationwide celebration with grand processions, cultural performances, and epic water fights.
Beyond Songkran, this month travellers can also explore events like the Thailand Coffee Hub in Chiang Mai, the Kite Festival in Surat Thani, and the Phanom Rung Festival in Buri Ram.
Worapa Angkhasirisap, Director of TAT UK & Ireland said: “Songkran is a symbol of Thailand’s identity and a deeply meaningful event. It’s a great time to be in Thailand as a tourist and really engage with local culture.”
Songkran celebrations extend nationwide to communities across Thailand, with events running throughout April in provinces such as Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen, Lampang, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Nong Khai, and Ayutthaya.
Wherever travellers are in Thailand they will be able to enjoy the festival.
These regional festivals showcase local heritage while promoting tourism in lesser known cities.
In addition, private sector events including ICONSIAM’s Maha Songkran, S2O Songkran Music Festival, and lgbtq+ GCircuit Songkran 2025 will amplify the festive atmosphere in Bangkok and elsewhere.
TAT is enhancing travellers’ safety with the Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2025 web app, which provides real-time updates, zone maps, and performance schedules.
Also, “GCYOU-TURN” is a plastic recycling and upcycling initiative that will help manage festival waste responsibly.
For safety and convenience, the Tourist Police Bureau will provide 24-hour support in eight languages, alongside the Thailand Tourist Police mobile app, which integrates an SOS button, GPS location sharing, and direct links to national emergency services.
TAT expects Songkran 2025 to generate over THB26.5 billion in tourism revenue during 12–16 April, marking an 8% increase year-on-year.
This includes 476,000 international arrivals contributing THB7.324 billion.
For a full list of events, visit: Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2025.
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