Songkran Midnight Sugnai Kolok Kicks Off, Attracting Tourists for Water Fights

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Sugnai Kolok launches its "Midnight Songkran" event to boost tourism and the local economy by attracting Thai and Malaysian visitors.

•The "OXYGEN Narathiwat 2026 SUNGAIKOLOK Midnight SongKran" event has commenced in Sugnai Kolok, Narathiwat.
•The event aims to stimulate the local economy by drawing both Thai and Malaysian tourists.
•Activities include water fights, foam parties, and light and sound shows featuring famous artists and DJs.
•Promotions are offered to encourage local stays and spending, including accommodation discounts and food vouchers.

•The "OXYGEN Narathiwat 2026 SUNGAIKOLOK Midnight SongKran" event began on April 12, 2026.
•Narathiwat Governor Mr. Boonchuang Homyamyen presided over the opening ceremony of the "OXYGEN Narathiwat 2026 SUNGAIKOLOK Midnight SongKran" event.
•The event is organized by the Narathiwat Provincial Tourism and Sports Office and the Sugnai Kolok Municipality to enhance Sugnai Kolok's status as a border town.
•The Songkran festival is being utilized as an opportunity to build confidence in tourism, particularly in Sugnai Kolok, a significant border town.
•Water splashing activities are set up at the intersection of Merlyn Hotel, Charoen Khet Road Soi 3, and Chuenmanka Road.
•Local residents and Malaysian tourists are actively participating in the event, contributing to a lively atmosphere.
•Tourists staying at participating hotels on April 12-13 and continuing their stay on April 14 will receive a 100 THB discount per room for the third night.
•A "Double Luck Draw" campaign, in collaboration with the Tourism Authority of Thailand Narathiwat Office and local operators, is in place to encourage spending and lodging in Sugnai Kolok.

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Sugnai Kolok(สุไหงโก-ลก)

Location hosting the Midnight Songkran event, serving as a significant border town.

Narathiwat(นราธิวาส)ℹ️

Province where Sugnai Kolok is located and the event is taking place.

Mr. Boonchuang Homyamyen(นายบุญช่วย หอมยามเย็น)

Governor of Narathiwat who presided over the opening of the Midnight Songkran event.

Tourism Authority of Thailand Narathiwat Office(ททท.สำนักงานนราธิวาส)

The provincial office of the TAT partnering in promotional campaigns for the Songkran event.

Sugnai Kolok Municipality(เทศบาลเมืองสุไหงโกลก)

Local governing body co-organizing the Midnight Songkran event.