Celebrating Songkran in Bangkok? 🇹🇭
Hands up if you're excited to join in the Songkran celebrations this year! ✋🏼 Also known as Thailand's New Year, there's plenty to see and do with specific locations in the capital's central areas where locals gather to splash and spray water at each other, as well as exciting music festivals to enjoy.
What is Songkran? 💦
Source: Tourism Authority of Thailand Facebook
Famous for the act of pouring water at each other, Songkran is a festival to celebrate the start of the Thai New Year. The splashing, pouring or sprinkling of water signifies the washing away of sins from the previous year, and it is a gesture that the Thai people consider sacred.
Songkran is usually held over three days from 13-15 April, but it was announced last year that for 2024, Songkran celebrations will be happening all month long in April. Whether you've celebrated Songkran before or if you're looking forward to your first Songkran celebrations this year, here are the best places to celebrate Songkran around Bangkok!
📝 Planning your trip to Bangkok
Make your Bangkok trip even more enjoyable by preparing your necessities ahead of time! For a quick journey to your hotel (or back to the airport once it’s time to go home), book an airport transfer and bypass the long lines at the airport taxi stand. 🚗
We also recommend getting a rabbit card so you can easily get around Bangkok via the train. Lastly, remember to purchase a Thai SIM card to make sure you always have internet wherever you are in Bangkok as free WiFi isn’t as widely available in Bangkok. 🚆
Where to Celebrate Songkran in Bangkok 2024 🔫
1. Siam Songkran Music Festival
It’s always hot in Bangkok during the Songkran holidays, but it won’t feel that way anymore as you dance to the slick beats in this EDM festival at Siam Songkran Music Festival happening 12-15 April 2024! In line with the spirit of Songkran, you can cool off from the summer heat at the biggest, wildest, and wettest event in Thailand!
Grab your best party buddies and prepare for nights filled with electric beats, international and local performers, crazy fun crowds, and of course, lots and lots of water! Catch some of the world’s most sought-after DJs performing live on the main stage, with artistes like Afrojack and Yellow Claw.
- Address: เลขที่ 149 Kamphaeng Phet 7 Rd, บางกะปิ, Huai Khwang, Bangkok 10310, Thailand (Map)
2. Silom Road
Bring your water guns and head to Silom Road where the crowd will welcome you with a cooling blast of water! With the usually-crowded road closed off to cars during the three days at certain hours, it’s a popular spot among young visitors and locals to celebrate Songkran and engage in a water fight.
- Address: Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand (Map)
Go sightseeing and join in the splash-tastic festivities all at once in this Songkran Festival Day Tour!
Hop on a tuk-tuk and get ready for a wet and wild water battle along Silom Road! You'll also get to explore the Wang Lang Market and try many popular local snacks and dishes such as mango sticky rice and green papaya salad. There's also a boat ride along Wat Rakhang Kositaram Woramahawihan, where you can do as the locals do and make merit by releasing a fish or bird at Wat Rakung.
3. Khao San Road
A popular area for backpackers, Khao San Road is transformed into a water fight arena during Songkran. In fact, it’ll almost be impossible to get out of this spot dry – everyone will be carrying their water guns and buckets of water around so much so that you’ll get wet as soon as you enter. Feel free to fight back with water too – it’s highly welcomed here!
- Address: Talat Yot, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand (Map)
4. CentralwOrld
Although relatively newer than the water parties taking place at Silom Road and Khao San Road, the front area of Central World is becoming a more popular spot for people to celebrate Songkran. With its convenient location in the Ratchaprasong area and the joyous crowd, what’s not to love here?
- Address: 4, 5 Ratchadamri Road, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand (Map)
5. Waterbomb Bangkok Festival
Photo: 4ur0r49r4m on Instagram
Heard of the famous annual water festival in South Korea studded with the trendiest Korean artists? For the first time in Bangkok, you’ll get the same experience at Waterbomb Bangkok Festival with numerous Korean artists like CL, Sunmi, and ZICO confirmed to participate in the festival on 13-14 April! And yes, it’ll be full of water too with cannons of water blasted to the audience – after all, it’s a “waterbomb” festival.
- Address: Tambon Ban Mai, Pak Kret District, Nonthaburi 11120, Thailand (Map)
6. S2O Songkran Music Festival
Not a fan of Korean music? If Western bops and DJs are your jam, then you’ll love this annual water-themed music festival! Dance all night long and find yourself dancing to the beat from 13-15 April 2024 at S20 Songkran Music Festival as numerous water guns shoot water to the audience area from the stage – to say that you will have a splashing good time here is probably gonna be an understatement.
P.s.: The Chainsmokers and Illenium are also confirmed in the lineup for S2O Songkran Music Festival 2024 - it's gonna be a wet and wild party woohoo!
- Address: Rama IX Road, Bang Kapi, Huai Khwang, Bangkok 10310, Thailand (Map)
7. Sanam Luang
Not feeling like getting wet? You can also enjoy ring in the Thai new year by watching traditional Thai performances held at the Sanam Luang area located in front of the Grand Palace – held for public viewing and free of charge! From shadow puppetry and mask dancing to Muay Thai and Thai music performances, enjoy a full viewing of Thailand’s culture at its finest.
- Address: Ratchadamnoen Avenue, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand (Map)
8. Wat Pho & Wat Arun
Giving thanks for safely ending the previous year and asking for blessings for the upcoming year is always a great way to start the new year. Many Thais often go to the temples to do merit-making, pray, offer food to Buddhist monks, and pour water on monks, the elders, as well as Buddha statues to show respect, and thankfulness, and ask for blessings.
Feel free to visit any of the temples nearby to do so, or you can also go to well-known temples like Wat Pho and Wat Arun too.
- Wat Pho - Address: 2 Sanam Chai Rd, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand (Map), Opening hours: Daily from 8.30am to 6.30pm
- Wat Arun - Address: 158 Thanon Wang Doem, Wat Arun, Bangkok Yai, Bangkok 10600, Thailand (Map), Opening hours: Daily from 8am to 6pm
Other splash-tastic Songkran deals and fun Thailand activities! ☀️
Excited? Don’t miss out on any of these activities and enjoy an unforgettable Songkran holiday:
1. Klook Exclusive The First-Ever Michelin-Guide Jeh O on the Chao Phraya River
Experience the famous Jeh O signature dish, "Mama Tom Yum Noodle Soup" like never before on the iconic Chao Phraya River. Relish the famous mama noodle tom yum soup served directly to you as the sun sets and the stars of Bangkok begin to twinkle, all from the comfort of an enjoyable evening cruise down Thailand's famous Chao Phraya river.
☀️ Songkran Exclusive:
- Available for three dates only: 15-17 March 2024
2. Bangkok BTS Skytrain One Day Pass
This is a BKK travel essential you cannot miss when travelling around Bangkok! With a One Day Pass for the Bangkok Skytrain, you can enjoy unlimited access to the BTS lines for an entire day, enabling you to visit various famous destinations throughout Bangkok. All you need to do is tap in and out at the gates!
☀️ Songkran Exclusive:
- Get a special design BTS card + complimentary vouchers + freebies (first come first served)
3. Bangkok Safari World Shared and Private Transfers Service Tour
Enjoy convenience and peace of mind with this shared transfer and private transfer to Safari World, which is 45 minute.
This comfortable transfer service won’t just drive you to and from the park—it will even drive you through the Safari Park so you can get up close to the animals! It's almost like you're driving through the African wilderness, in search of magnificent creatures. You’ll even see the spectacular shows at the marine park, which include a Cowboy Stunt show, and more! Don’t worry about getting back to Bangkok; your car transfer will be waiting to pick you up and take you right back - all you need to do is sit back and relax!
4. Floating Markets Day Tour: Damnoen Saduak, Maeklong and Amphawa
Explore Thailand’s iconic floating markets on a fun whole day tour and get immersed in authentic local life! Choose to see all three markets in a day or go with a more relaxing option of visiting just two markets.
Damnoen Saduak is the biggest and most famous floating market in Bangkok, while Maeklong Railway Market offers a unique shopping experience that features a train regularly running right through the market space! Amphawa Floating Market is another authentic floating market popular with the locals for weekend shopping.
P.s.: Get a free coconut pudding treat when you book on Klook ;)
5. The Sanctuary of Truth
Nestled in the heart of Central Pattaya, the Sanctuary of Truth Museum is a sight to behold for first time tourists and returning visitors alike. This magnificent wooden castle is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Thailand, with its meticulously intricate wood carvings that narrate tales of Thai mythology, Eastern spirituality, and Buddhist beliefs.
P.s.: Did you know? The Sanctuary of Truth is an architectural marvel composed entirely of wood without any metal nails at all. How cool is that?
6. Koh Larn Full-day Tour with Water Activities from Pattaya
Wanna have a splashing good time in Pattaya? Discover Pattaya's rich underwater world, fly with a parachute, go on a sea walker dive, and more on a secluded beach with this Koh Larn tour!
This Coral Island activity combines 5 fun water things to do in Pattaya, and you are sure to find something you've always wanted to try. Choose from snorkelling, parasailing, jet-skiing, and banana boating! Whatever you pick - fun memories are guaranteed.
7. Andamanda Phuket Waterpark
Image credit: @timmolander_77 (Instagram)
Enjoy a splashing good time at Andamanda Phuket Waterpark, a Thai heritage-themed waterpark embracing local Thai culture with a solid dash of fun! With 25 unique attractions and the longest lazy river in Southeast Asia (550 metres), it's a haven for water enthusiasts of all ages.
8. James Bond and Phang Nga Bay Tour from Phuket
See a different side of Phuket on this journey!
James Bond Island is popularly known for its association with the movie ‘The Man with the Golden Gun’ and hence the name of the island. With its signature limestone karst towers jutting out of the emerald green waters, the island continues to be a major tourist spot in Phuket.
Beyond the cinematically famed island, Phang Nga Bay’s picturesque landscapes and hidden caves have also made it a popular destination for kayaking, boat tours, and exploring the captivating scenery in southern Thailand. Explore both of these gorgeous natural wonders on a James Bond and Phang Nga Bay Tour from Phuket!
9. For those who want to get their diving certificate
Want to go for underwater diving adventures? You can get your PADI certificates in Thailand too!
Check out these PADI Open Water courses:
Place | Course | Price |
|---|---|---|
Bangkok | From RM2700 | |
Bangkok | Dive Recharged: Bangkok Scuba Refresher Bliss with PADI 5*DiveCenter | From RM330 |
Pattaya | From RM240 | |
Pattaya | From RM600 | |
Phuket | Full-Day Dive Escape: Explore Phuket's Depths with PADI 5-Star IDC | From RM700 |
Phuket | From RM1950 |
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One More Thai Massage & Spa Experience at Chit Lom in Bangkok | Buy 1 Get 1 |
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Damoen Sadauk & Maeklong Market Join-in Day Trip from Bangkok by AK Travel | 20% off |
Classic Day Tour Maeklong Railway and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market | 20% off |
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🇹🇭 Bangkok Travel Essentials
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However, if you are only planning to spend a day travelling via the BTS Skytrain in Bangkok, then a BTS Skytrain One Day Pass might be a better choice.
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