Songkran Festival is the traditional Thai New Year , this year the event will be more spectacular with the Maha Songkran Water Festival 2025 at Sanam Luang, Bangkok. This festival is not only famous for its exciting water fight, but also has cultural activities, parades, and special food festivals.
1. Songkran Festival 2025 - A spectacular event not to be missed when traveling to Thailand this April
Songkran is one of the biggest festivals in Thailand that is most anticipated by tourists of the year. (Photo: Collected)
Songkran Festival 2025 is one of the most important and vibrant cultural events in Thailand, taking place from April 13 to 15 every year. This is not only an occasion to welcome the new year according to the Buddhist calendar but also an opportunity for people and tourists to participate in the jubilant water splashing, showing the washing away of bad luck and welcoming good luck for the new year. In 2025, this event will be even more spectacular with the Maha Songkran Water Festival 2025 held at Sanam Luang , Bangkok from April 11 to 15.
The festival is not only famous for its colorful water battles but also has a series of traditional cultural activities such as flower float parades, Buddha bathing rituals, art performances and especially rich street food areas. Millions of tourists from all over the world flock to Thailand to immerse themselves in the festival atmosphere, making Songkran one of the most attractive tourist events in Southeast Asia.
2. Special festival activities in the Maha Songkran water festival 2025
8 Maha Songkran Parades
Street parade during the Thai Water Festival. (Photo: Collected)
Taking place on Ratchadamnoen Klang Road on April 12-13, each parade is a different cultural story, recreating the glorious images of Thailand. Visitors will admire the colorful flower floats, dancers in traditional costumes performing graceful dances and powerful traditional martial arts performances.
Spectacular drone light show
More than 1,200 drones will come together to create magical images in the sky of Bangkok, giving visitors a mesmerizing visual experience.
The Ultimate EDM Concert
Exciting EDM concerts. (Photo: Collected)
With the world's top DJs at the "Water Splash Zone", the festival atmosphere becomes even more exciting as you can dance enthusiastically to the music and participate in exciting water battles with thousands of others.
Make merit and pray for good luck at famous temples
During this holiday, you can go to Wat Arun, Wat Pho to participate in the "Rod Nam Dum Hua" ritual, pay respect to the elders and wish them good luck for the new year.
3. Experience the exciting water battles at famous locations
3.1. Water splashing locations in Bangkok
Water splashing activities take place throughout Bangkok, including 12 main areas where water splashing rituals are held on Buddha statues. (Photo: Collected)
Bangkok will host the 2025 Water Festival in 12 areas from April 12 to 15, celebrating Thailand’s cultural heritage. Under the theme “Great Songkran, Great Joy,” both Thai and foreign visitors can join the water procession with Buddha statues from five royal temples, walk through the holy water tunnel, and participate in the water-splashing ceremony at the following 12 Songkran festival locations:
- Wat Phra Chetuphon
- Wat Arun
- Wat Kalayanamit
- Wat Rakhangkhositaram
- Wat Prayurawongsawat
- Asiatique The Riverfront
- Maharaj Pier
- Sooksiam at IconSiam Pier
- Guan Yu Shrine Pier (Khlong San)
- Ong Ang Canal
- Wat Bophit Phimuk
- Chinatown Market Chaloem Buri (April 13-15)
In addition, you can also experience water splashing with fiery "water gun wars" at familiar locations such as:
The bustling atmosphere of the Songkran festival, thousands of tourists take to the streets to splash water. (Photo: Collected)
- Khao San Road
Khao San is a street not to be missed when participating in the Thai Water Festival . With thousands of domestic and foreign tourists gathering every day, Khao San Road becomes the most vibrant "water battlefield", where battles with water guns, buckets and nozzles take place continuously from morning to night.
- Silom Road
No less bustling, Silom Road brings an extremely explosive festival atmosphere with the participation of tens of thousands of people and famous DJs stirring up the atmosphere with vibrant melodies.
- Sanam Luang
This is the focal point of the Maha Songkran Water Festival 2025, where traditional rituals, colorful parades, and a spectacular drone light show take place in the evening.
- Siam Square
Considered a "mecca" for young people, Siam Square offers a modern space with impressive street art performances, check-in photo activities and exciting water battles.
- Central World Plaza
If you want to experience Songkran 2025 in a more luxurious way, visit Central World Plaza - Bangkok's largest shopping mall, which hosts extremely interesting music and water events.
3.2. Water splashing locations in Pattaya
The Water Festival in Pattaya often lasts longer than usual, which is an opportunity for those who have not yet had time to participate in the official Songkran. (Photo: Collected)
- Beach Road
A great destination for those who love the sea air, Beach Road turns into a flooded avenue with a series of water battles between tourists and locals.
- Pattaya Floating Market
Combining the experience of splashing water and enjoying Thai cuisine, Pattaya Floating Market offers a colorful traditional space.
- Wan Lai Festival (April 18 - 19)
Extending after Songkran in Bangkok, Wan Lai is Pattaya's unique event with float parades, Buddhist ceremonies and many other traditional activities.
- Walking Street Pattaya
If you love the bustling nightlife atmosphere, come to Walking Street - where EDM parties combined with extremely vibrant water splashing are held.
4. Enjoy Thai street food
While water fights are a hallmark of Songkran, the festival is also an opportunity to explore Thailand's rich culinary heritage. (Photo: Collected)
You can’t leave Songkran 2025 without trying some of Thailand’s signature dishes. At the food markets during the Maha Songkran event, visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy many delicious dishes such as Pad Thai, mango sticky rice, Som Tum, Tom Yum, grilled meat skewers and cool drinks such as Thai milk tea and fresh coconut water.
5. Important notes when participating in Songkran Festival 2025
Always equip yourself with necessary waterproof protective gear. (Photo: Collected)
- Protect personal belongings: Use a waterproof bag to protect your phone, wallet and other electronic devices.
- Wear appropriate clothing: Choose comfortable, easy-to-dry clothing and avoid wearing white or overly thin clothing.
- Use sunscreen: Since the festival takes place outdoors all day long, apply sunscreen to protect your skin from sun damage.
- Avoid splashing water on passersby or people not participating in the festival: Especially monks, the elderly and children.
- Respect traditional rituals: When going to the temple to worship, dress politely and participate solemnly.
6. Suggested Thailand travel itinerary to experience Songkran Festival 2025
The Hung Kings Commemoration Day, April 30 and May 1 are the ideal times for you to travel to Thailand. (Photo: Collected)
Day 1: Explore Bangkok and the Khao San Road area
Arrive in Bangkok, check-in hotel near the city center.
Visit the Grand Palace, Temple of the Emerald Buddha and Wat Arun.
In the evening, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere at Khao San Road.
Day 2: Experience Maha Songkran Water Festival 2025
Participate in the Buddha bathing rituals at Sanam Luang.
Join the water fight at Silom Road or Central World Plaza.
Enjoy street food and attend music events.
Day 3: Depart for Pattaya
Move to Pattaya in the morning.
Experience the Wan Lai Festival at Beach Road.
Visit Pattaya Floating Market and enjoy local cuisine.
Evening explore Walking Street Pattaya.
Day 4: Relax and explore nature
Visit Coral Island (Koh Larn) and swim.
Experience water sports activities.
Afternoon return to Bangkok, prepare to end the trip.
With these unique experiences, Songkran Festival 2025 promises to bring you a memorable trip! Don't miss the opportunity to join the Maha Songkran Water Festival 2025 , book a Thailand Tour today and prepare for the most epic water festival journey in Southeast Asia!
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