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Phuket Songkran: Bangla Road Buzzes, Traffic Snarls Amidst Tourist Splashing

Phuket Songkran: Bangla Road Buzzes, Traffic Snarls Amidst Tourist Splashing

Thairath•Society•8h ago

Reader Briefing

Phuket's Songkran celebrations saw vibrant water splashing, particularly on Bangla Road, leading to significant traffic congestion.

  • •Phuket experienced lively Songkran celebrations on April 13, 2026, with significant tourist participation.
  • •Bangla Road in Patong was a focal point of activity, drawing large crowds of both Thai and foreign tourists.
  • •Heavy traffic jams occurred on main roads like Ratuthit 200 Pee and Thaweewong due to the festivities.
  • •Various other locations in Phuket, including Saphan Hin public park and Limelight Avenue, hosted events and celebrations.

Overview

  • •On April 13, 2026, Phuket experienced lively Songkran water splashing activities.
  • •Tourists, both Thai and foreign, flocked to Bangla Road in Patong to participate in water splashing.
  • •Heavy traffic congestion occurred on major roads like Ratuthit 200 Pee and Thaweewong, causing travel delays.
  • •Police implemented temporary road closures in Bangla Road and installed additional CCTV for security.
  • •The 'Songkran No Alcohol Festival Phuket 2026' was scheduled to take place at Chalerm Phrakiat 72nd Anniversary Maharatnini Park (Dragon Square) starting at 16.00.
  • •Other Songkran activities included merit-making and water pouring ceremonies at Saphan Hin public park.
  • •Activities also took place at Limelight Avenue on Dibuk Road, involving citizens and tourists.

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Key Entities

Place

Phuket(ภูเก็ต)ℹ️
The province in Thailand where Songkran celebrations are extensively covered.
Bangla Road(ซอยบางลา)
A popular street in Patong, Phuket, which became a central hub for Songkran festivities and water splashing.
Patong(ป่าตอง)ℹ️
A sub-district within Kathu District, Phuket, known for its vibrant tourist attractions, including Bangla Road.
Ratuthit 200 Pee Road(ถนนราษฎร์อุทิศ 200 ปี)
A major road in Patong, Phuket, that experienced severe traffic congestion due to Songkran festivities.
Thaweewong Road(ถนนทวีวงษ์)
A road in Patong, Phuket, that experienced severe traffic congestion due to Songkran festivities.
Saphan Hin Public Park(สวนสาธารณะสะพานหิน)
A public park in Mueang Phuket District where traditional Songkran activities like merit-making were held.
Mueang Phuket District(อำเภอเมืองภูเก็ต)
A district in Phuket Province where Saphan Hin Public Park is located and Songkran activities took place.
Limelight Avenue(ห้างไลม์ไลท์)
A commercial area in Phuket where Songkran celebrations and activities were held.
Dibuk Road(ถนนดีบุก)
A road in Phuket where Limelight Avenue is located and Songkran activities were part of the festive events.
Chalerm Phrakiat 72nd Anniversary Maharatnini Park (Dragon Square)(สวนเฉลิมพระเกียรติ 72 พรรษามหาราชินี (ลานมังกร))
A park in Phuket hosting the 'Songkran No Alcohol Festival Phuket 2026'.

Organization

Patong Municipality(เทศบาลเมืองป่าตอง)
The municipal administration responsible for Patong, which was the focus of Songkran celebrations.
Patong Municipality(เทศบาลเมืองป่าตอง)
The municipal administration responsible for Patong, which was the focus of Songkran celebrations.