Songkran – Make a Splash This Thai New Year

TAT confirms Songkran celebrations nationwide will proceed as planned, assuring tourists that travel, transport, and hotels remain unaffected by the quake.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced on Sunday that its plans to hold grand Songkran celebrations across the country would proceed as scheduled.

The TAT stated that after assessing the situation following Friday’s earthquake, it found that conditions in Bangkok and other parts of the country had returned to normal.

Thai New Year or Songkran is the Thai New Year's national holiday. Songkran is on 13 April every year, but the holiday period extends from 14 to 15 April. In some provinces for an additional 7 days.

Songkran is Thailand’s most famous festival. An important event on the Buddhist calendar, this ‘water splashing’ festival marks the beginning of the traditional Thai New Year. The name Songkran comes from a Sanskrit word meaning ‘passing’ or ‘approaching’. Although getting well and truly soaked is what makes this festival so famous.

Don't forget that if you want to celebrate Songkran in Thailand, you need to book early.

Take care and see you soon.