Songkran is both a UNESCO-recognised New Year tradition and a citywide social reset whose water play can be joyful without erasing etiquette.
What you’re here for
- Silom rail-access water corridor
- Khao San high-intensity street play
- Chiang Mai moat and temple traditions
Where to stay
- Bangkok near BTS/MRT but off Silom or Khao San
- Chiang Mai south of the moat or across the Ping for a dry retreat
What to eat
- Thai street food
- som tam
Know before you go
- Choose Bangkok versus Chiang Mai before booking; avoid airport or intercity transfers through the wettest core hours
The practical bits
when is songkran 2027
Typically 13–15 Apr 2027; local programmes may run longer. Next edition: 13 April 2027. Dates are set.
where to celebrate songkran
Thailand, Bangkok, Chiang Mai.