 Songkran
Festival, referred to as "Water Festival" among foreigners, is Thailand's
New Year and most celebrated festival. Families and friends gather to
celebrate by visiting temples, sprinkling water on Buddha images in
reverence, and sprinkling water on each other's hands as an act of wishing
good luck. Songkran festival may range from 13 April to 15 April,
nationwide. However, in most parts of the country, such as
Bangkok,
Ayutthaya,
Chiang Mai, Phuket,
Hat
Yai, and Pattaya, Songkran
is celebrated on a wide scale with many joyous activities during the period.
9 April 06 – 16 April 06: Bangkok Songkran Festival
Bangkok Sonkran Festival is celebrated citywide, most notably at Sanam
Luang and at Wisutkasat. Tourists also participate enthusiastically in
Songkran celebrations on Khao Sand road where the Songkran festival was in
full swing.
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11 April 06 – 15 April 06: Chiang Mai Songkran Festival
One of the best places to experience Songkran is in Chiang Mai. The
celebration involves religious, marked by merit-making ceremonies at local
temples, and part is pure pleasure, with good-natured water throwing,
parades, and beauty contests.
Contact: TAT Northeastern Office - Region 1 Tel: +66 (0) 5324 8604
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13 April 06-15 April 06: Phuket Songkran Festival
The festival is celebrated every year in Phuket. It is a big moment of
joy and amusement, especially in major tourist areas like Patong beach.
Contact : TAT Southern Office – Region 4 Tel: +66 (0) 7621 1036
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18 April 06-19 April 06: Pattaya Songkran Festival
Each year in Pattaya, April 18-19 are the days that residents choose to
celebrate their water throwing festival and an array of activities are
included in the celebrations.
Contact: TAT Central Region Office: Region 3 Tel: +66 (0) 3842 7667
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