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Bangkok Songkran 2026: Event Guide

Bangkok Songkran 2026: Event Guide

MGR Online•General•2d ago

Reader Briefing

Bangkok announces a comprehensive Songkran festival schedule for 2026, featuring water play zones, cultural events, and transportation services across various city districts.

  • •Multiple locations in Bangkok will host Songkran celebrations from April 10-15, 2026.
  • •Key areas include Silom (April 12-14), Khao San Road (April 13-15), and Siam Square (April 12-15).
  • •Special transportation like free BMA Feeder buses and ferry services will be available.
  • •Authorities caution against unauthorized road closures for water play and vendor activities.

Overview

  • •Bangkok Songkran 2026 events will commence on April 10, 2026, and conclude on April 15, 2026.
  • •Songkran street water play in Silom is scheduled for April 12-14, 2026, due to its designation as a celebration zone.
  • •Khao San Road will host water play from April 13-15, 2026, as part of the city's Songkran festivities.
  • •The Metropolitan Police Bureau has warned the public against unauthorized road closures for water play and selling goods, resulting in potential disruptions.
  • •Free BMA Feeder bus services will operate between April 12-15, 2026, from Lan Khon Mueang to various desitnations like Sanam Luang and Khao San Road, in order to facilitate public transport.
  • •Free ferry services will be provided from April 13-15, 2026, connecting 10 riverside locations for the Water Festival 2026, to enhance attendee accessibility.
  • •Several shopping districts and cultural venues, including ICONSIAM, CentralwOrld, and Siam Paragon, will host Songkran events from April 10-15, 2026.

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Key Entities

Place

Bangkok(กรุงเทพฯ)ℹ️
The city hosting the Songkran 2026 celebrations.
Silom(สีลม)ℹ️
A district in Bangkok designated for Songkran water play from April 12-14, 2026.
Khao San Road(ข้าวสาร)ℹ️
A famous street in Bangkok hosting Songkran water play from April 13-15, 2026.
Lan Khon Mueang(ลานคนเมือง)
A public square in Bangkok hosting Songkran events from April 12-14, 2026, and a key hub for BMA Feeder bus services.
Dinso Road(ถนนดินสอ)
A road in Bangkok where a Songkran celebration is scheduled.
Wat Suthat Thepwararam(วัดสุทัศนเทพวราราม)ℹ️
A temple in Bangkok hosting the 'Sunsational Songkran Festival' from April 10-15, 2026.
Wat Pho(วัดพระเชตุพนวิมลมังคลาราม)ℹ️
A temple (Wat Pho) participating in the Water Festival 2026.
Wat Arun(วัดอรุณราชวราราม)ℹ️
A temple (Wat Arun) participating in the Water Festival 2026.
Wat Rakhang(วัดระฆังโฆสิตาราม)ℹ️
A temple (Wat Rakhang) participating in the Water Festival 2026.
Wat Kalayanamitr(วัดกัลยาณมิตร)ℹ️
A temple (Wat Kalayanamitr) participating in the Water Festival 2026.
Wat Prayurawongsawat(วัดประยุรวงศาวาส)ℹ️
A temple (Wat Prayurawongsawat) participating in the Water Festival 2026.
Asiatique The Riverfront Destination(เอเชียทีค เดอะ ริเวอร์ฟร้อนท์ เดสติเนชั่น)ℹ️
A riverside destination participating in the Water Festival 2026.
Sooksiam at ICONSIAM(สุขสยาม ณ ไอคอนสยาม)
A zone within ICONSIAM participating in the Water Festival 2026.
ICONSIAM(ไอคอนสยาม)ℹ️
A shopping mall and landmark hosting 'ICONSIAM THAICONIC SONGKRAN CELEBRATION' from April 10-15, 2026.
One Bangkokℹ️
A mixed-use development hosting the Sunsational Songkran Festival.
Benjakitti Park(สวนเบญจกิติ)ℹ️
A park in Bangkok hosting the Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2026.
Siam Squareℹ️
A popular shopping and entertainment district hosting Songkran events.
Siam Paragonℹ️
A luxury shopping mall hosting the Ultrasonic Summer Festival.
CentralWorldℹ️
A major shopping mall hosting a grand Songkran festival.
Samyan Mitrtownℹ️
A mixed-use development hosting a Songkran festival.
Banthat Thong Walking Street(ถนนคนเดินบรรทัดทอง)
A walking street hosting the Banthat Thong Water Street 2026 event.
Thawi Watthana Road(ถนนทวีวัฒนา)
A road mentioned as an example of previous unauthorized Songkran activities.
Phutthamonthon Sai 3 Road(ถนนพุทธมณฑล สาย 3)
A road where a group of youths has relocated their Songkran water play activities.

Organization

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration(ศาลาว่าการกรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️
The governing body of Bangkok, associated with the Lan Khon Mueang Songkran event.
BMA Feeder
A free shuttle bus service provided by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration during Songkran 2026.
ViaBus
An application used to track the BMA Feeder bus locations.
King Powerℹ️
A duty-free retailer hosting the 'King Power Aphimahasongkran Rangnam 2026' festival from April 9-14, 2026.
Metropolitan Police Bureau(กองบัญชาการตำรวจนครบาล)
The police authority issuing a warning against unauthorized Songkran road closures and vending.