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TAT Launches Artistic Songkran 2026: Sculptures & Art in Bangkok, April 11-30

TAT Launches Artistic Songkran 2026: Sculptures & Art in Bangkok, April 11-30

MGR Online•General•2d ago

Reader Briefing

Bangkok's Lumphini Park will transform into an art destination for the "Saneh Art by Songkran Festival 2026," featuring large-scale 3D sculptures and creative activities from April 11-30, 2026.

  • •The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is organizing the "Saneh Art by Songkran Festival 2026" in Bangkok.
  • •The festival will feature 3D sculptures by famous artists and creative activities at Lumphini Park.
  • •The event aims to promote Art Tourism, blending Thai culture with contemporary art.
  • •Dates for the festival are April 11-30, 2026, with specific activity zones extending from April 11-15.

Overview

  • •The "Saneh Art by Songkran Festival 2026" is scheduled to take place from April 11-30, 2026, at Lumphini Park.
  • •The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) stated the festival aims to meet the needs of new-generation tourists by blending Thai culture with contemporary art and sculptures.
  • •TAT is inviting tourists to experience outdoor art and large-scale 3D sculptures created by renowned artists at Lumphini Park.
  • •The festival is an initiative by TAT to elevate Thai traditional Songkran into an "Art Tourism" experience and promote "High Value Tourism."
  • •The event will showcase 3D sculptures by artists including Mamuang, 2CHOEY, POORBOY, TOMATO TWINS, and Crybaby.
  • •A recreational zone and Art Market will operate from April 11-15, 2026, featuring various art and design products.
  • •Creative Songkran water play activities are planned for April 13-15, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, integrating art, light, and sound.
  • •Visitors can participate in a "Character Hunt Challenge" by scanning QR codes to collect stamps, or engage in other activities to win limited edition prizes.

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Key Quotes

Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaiboon
"TAT intends to extend this year's Songkran festival to meet the needs of new-generation tourists, inviting everyone to mark their creative spot in the heart of the city with “Saneh Art: Saneh Art by Songkran Festival” from April 11-30, 2026, at Lumphini Park (Entertainment Lawn), Bangkok."
ททท. ตั้งใจต่อยอดการจัดงานเทศกาลสงกรานต์ปีนี้ให้ตอบโจทย์นักท่องเที่ยวคนรุ่นใหม่ พร้อมชวนทุกคนมาปักหมุดความครีเอทีฟกลางกรุงกับงาน “เสน่ห์อาร์ต : Saneh Art by Songkran Festival” วันที่ 11-30 เมษายน 2026 ณ สวนลุมพินี (ลานบันเทิง) กรุงเทพมหานคร

Key Entities

Organization

Tourism Authority of Thailand(การท่องเที่ยวแห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️
The organizing body for the "Saneh Art by Songkran Festival 2026", aiming to promote Art Tourism.
TAT(ททท.)ℹ️
Abbreviation for the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the organizing body of the "Saneh Art by Songkran Festival 2026".
Trendy Editions
A brand or vendor participating in the Art Market at the "Saneh Art by Songkran Festival 2026".
Mood original art on product
A brand or vendor participating in the Art Market at the "Saneh Art by Songkran Festival 2026".
Fox and Moon
A brand or vendor participating in the Art Market at the "Saneh Art by Songkran Festival 2026".
Finding Goods
A brand or vendor participating in the Art Market at the "Saneh Art by Songkran Festival 2026".
freak show
A brand or vendor participating in the Art Market at the "Saneh Art by Songkran Festival 2026".
Patpixels
A brand or vendor participating in the Art Market at the "Saneh Art by Songkran Festival 2026".
Theshortleg
A brand or vendor participating in the Art Market at the "Saneh Art by Songkran Festival 2026".
Studio Cat Me Five
A brand or vendor participating in the Art Market at the "Saneh Art by Songkran Festival 2026".
Kamjin
A brand or vendor participating in the Art Market at the "Saneh Art by Songkran Festival 2026".
Street Star Gallery
A brand or vendor participating in the Art Market at the "Saneh Art by Songkran Festival 2026".
Amazing Thailand
A hashtag used for promoting Thailand tourism, relevant to the festival's social media campaign.
Thailand Festival
The Facebook fanpage where further details about the "Saneh Art by Songkran Festival 2026" can be found.

Place

Lumphini Park(สวนลุมพินี)ℹ️
The primary venue for the "Saneh Art by Songkran Festival 2026" in Bangkok.
Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️
The capital city where the "Saneh Art by Songkran Festival 2026" is being held.

Person

Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaiboon(นางสาวฐาปนีย์ เกียรติไพบูลย์)
Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, who spoke about the festival's objectives.
Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt(นายชัชชาติ สิทธิพันธุ์)
Governor of Bangkok, who attended the opening ceremony of the "Saneh Art by Songkran Festival 2026".
Mr. Narong Reungsri(นายณรงค์ เรืองศรี)
Permanent Secretary of Bangkok, who attended the opening ceremony of the "Saneh Art by Songkran Festival 2026".
Mr. Nat Krutsoot(นายณัฐ ครุฑสูตร)
Deputy Governor for Products and Business at TAT, who attended the opening ceremony.
Mamuang
A famous artist whose character's work is featured in the "Saneh Art by Songkran Festival 2026".
2CHOEY
A famous artist whose character, "หน้านิ้วมือ" (Face Finger), is featured in the "Saneh Art by Songkran Festival 2026".
POORBOY
A famous artist whose character is featured in the "Saneh Art by Songkran Festival 2026".
TOMATO TWINS
A famous artist duo whose characters are featured in the "Saneh Art by Songkran Festival 2026".
Crybaby
A famous artist whose character is featured in the "Saneh Art by Songkran Festival 2026".
Ms. Dok Or Jai Tang(น.ส.ดอกอ้อ ใจตั้ง)
Owner of Trendy Gallery and a famous character artist who participated in a discussion at the festival.
Mr. Wisut Ponnimit(นายวิศุทธิ์ พรนิมิตร)
Artist behind the Mamuang character, who participated in discussions at the festival.
Mr. Cherdsak Mueykhanmak(นายเชิดศักดิ์ เม้ยขันหมาก)
Artist behind the 2CHOEY character "หน้านิ้วมือ" (Face Finger), who participated in discussions at the festival.
Mr. Kasemwit Chawiwat(นายเกษมวิทย์ ชวีวัฒน์)
Artist behind the POORBOY character, who participated in discussions at the festival.
Ms. Sirinart Saiprasert(น.ส.สิรินาถ ไสประเสริฐ)
Artist behind the TOMATO TWINS characters, who participated in discussions at the festival.
Ms. Nisa Srikandi(น.ส.นิสา ศรีคำดี)
Owner of the Crybaby character, who participated in discussions at the festival.