Songkran

2024 - 4 - 11

Experience the Vibrant Fusion of Traditional and Modern at Songkran 2024 in Bangkok

global audience - Macao - Songkran festival - Thai culture - traditional rituals - UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage - water festival

Get ready for an epic celebration of Thai culture at the upcoming Songkran festival in Bangkok!

Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year festival, is set to be a vibrant fusion of tradition and modernity at Sanam Luang in Bangkok. The festival will span five days, showcasing a seamless blend of Thai customs and contemporary elements. Alongside the festivities, Bangkok will offer a myriad of seasonal menus for visitors to indulge in during the Songkran celebrations, promising a delicious culinary experience. The demand for floral shirts and water guns has surged in Hat Yai district, Songkhla province, as locals and tourists gear up for Songkran. Stores are brimming with vibrant floral patterns, reflecting the festive spirit. Additionally, Dusit Hotels in Guam are inviting the island community to join in the Songkran celebrations, promising a lively event filled with traditional rituals and exciting activities. To boost global awareness of the Songkran festival, Thailand's Tourism Authority has partnered with the BBC for a spectacular campaign. The goal is to showcase the splendor of Songkran to international audiences, highlighting its cultural significance. Furthermore, the recent designation of Songkran as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity has added to the festival's prestige. The festive spirit of Songkran has not only brought joy but also boosted the Thai Industry Sentiment Index (TISI). With increased production of goods and growing domestic demand, the TISI rose to 92.4 points in March. Moreover, the Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024 promises to celebrate Thailand's rich cultural heritage, emphasizing the significance of Songkran as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

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A fusion of the traditional and the modern at Sanam Luang ... (Nation Thailand)

A massive Songkran festival will take place for five days at Sanam Luang in Bangkok, highlighting a seamless fusion of Thai traditional and modern ...

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5 Seasonal Menus to try for Songkran in Bangkok (Prestige Online)

Bangkok is not devoid of the fun and the delicious this Songkran. These are some new menu you could try during Songkran 2024 in Bangkok.

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Songkran Festival boosts sales of floral shirts and water guns across ... (Pattaya Mail)

In Hat Yai district, Songkhla province, the demand for vibrant flower-patterned shirts was high. Stores displayed an extensive selection of new patterns and ...

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Dusit Hotels in Guam invite the island to Songkran Festival ... (The Guam Daily Post)

Dusit Thani and Dusit Beach will host a vibrant Songkran celebration, featuring a variety of exciting activities and traditional rituals in celebration of ...

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BBC's campaign to bring Thailand's Songkran to global audiences ... (The Thaiger)

To dazzle global audiences with the splendour of Thailand's Songkran festival, TAT has teamed up with the BBC for an unprecedented campaign.

Thailand New Year – Songkran - United States Department of State (Department of State)

This year, I am especially delighted to join the Thai people in celebrating the holiday's recent designation as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by ...

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Songkran drives up industrial sentiment (Bangkok Post)

The Thai Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) rose to 92.4 points in March, driven by more goods production ahead of the Songkran festival and growing domestic ...

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Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024 Unveiled with Epic ... (TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific)

It celebrates the time-honoured traditions of 'Songkran in Thailand, the traditional Thai New Year festival' that is listed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural ...

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21-Day water splash during Songkran Festival was a ... (Pattaya Mail)

The clarification followed a viral clip of a Chinese tourist who visited Thailand, in hope to have fun at Songkran water fight, only to find out that there was ...

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Cool spots for Songkran (Bangkok Post)

Iconsiam is blending traditional Thai recreational activities with contemporary cultural entertainment during "Thaiconic Songkran Celebration", which is running ...

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Bangkok makes the most of Songkran's intangible cultural heritage ... (Nation Thailand)

She was speaking at the opening ceremony of "Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024" at Sanam Luang in Bangkok, which runs until April 15. She noted that ...

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21 days of Songkran: festivity highlights (Thai PBS World)

Songkran in Thailand will last 21 days this year. The Ministry of Tourism and Sport has announced extended festivities to celebrate UNESCO's inscription of ...

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Your complete guide to Songkran 2024 in Macao (Macau News)

The Southeast Asian New Year will be celebrated with a water festival, float parade, live performances and, of course, delicious food.

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Fan Bingbing crashes Bangkok Songkran parade in a tuk-tuk (Nation Thailand)

Two famous beauties from Thailand and China lit up Bangkok's Songkran parade as the traditional Thai New Year started with a splash of controversy on ...

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Srettha attends Songkran ceremony, sends good wishes to all Thais (The Star Online)

BANGKOK: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Thursday (April 11) attended a religious ceremony at Government House in Bangkok to mark the Songkran Festival, ...

Thailand New Year – Songkran (US Embassy in Thailand - USEmbassy.gov)

This year, I am especially delighted to join the Thai people in celebrating the holiday's recent designation as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by ...

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Tourists flock to Pattaya by planes, trains and automobiles for ... (Pattaya Mail)

PATTAYA, Thailand – Tourists flooded into South Pattaya railway station on Soi Khao Talo, eager to immerse themselves in the city's vibrant atmosphere.

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Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024 | The Nation (Nation Thailand)

A huge Songkran event is being hosted at Sanam Luang in Bangkok until April 15. The Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024 combines traditional and modern ...

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