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Bangkok Welcomes Songkran 2026 with Merit-Making and Elder Blessing

Bangkok Welcomes Songkran 2026 with Merit-Making and Elder Blessing

Thairath•Politics•8h ago

Reader Briefing

Bangkok's Governor leads a merit-making ceremony and blesses elders in preparation for the Songkran Festival of 2026.

  • •Bangkok Governor Chatchart Sittipunt presided over a merit-making ceremony for 69 monks and a blessing ceremony for the elderly.
  • •The event was held at the City Hall courtyard ('Larn Kon Muang') on April 13, 2026, at 7:00 AM.
  • •The ceremonies were conducted to bring auspiciousness and promote gratitude towards elders during the Songkran festival.

Overview

  • •On April 13, 2026, at 07:00 AM, the Governor of Bangkok presided over a merit-making ceremony for 69 monks in order to bring auspiciousness for the Grand Songkran festival.
  • •On April 13, 2026, at 08:00 AM, the Governor of Bangkok presided over a ceremony to pour water and request blessings from the elderly, in order to promote gratitude towards elders.
  • •The Governor of Bangkok, Mr. Chatchart Sittipunt, led the merit-making ceremony.
  • •The ceremony involved offering alms to 69 monks.
  • •The Governor also led a ceremony to pour water on and receive blessings from elderly individuals.
  • •The event signifies the approach of the Grand Songkran festival, which falls on April 13 each year.
  • •The ceremonies were held to promote good fortune and to foster love and understanding among people.
  • •The significance of Songkran as a traditional Thai New Year, symbolizing a fresh start and respect for elders, was highlighted.

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Key Entities

Place

Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️
The metropolitan administrative entity where the Songkran festival events took place.
City Hall Courtyard (Giant Swing)(ลานคนเมือง ศาลาว่าการกรุงเทพมหานคร (เสาชิงช้า))
The location where the merit-making and elder blessing ceremonies were held.

Person

Chatchart Sittipunt(นายชัชชาติ สิทธิพันธุ์)ℹ️
The Governor of Bangkok who presided over the Songkran festival ceremonies.
Narong Ruangsri(นายณรงค์ เรืองศรี)
The Permanent Secretary of Bangkok who participated in the Songkran festival ceremonies.