Top Embassies Celebrate Thai Songkran 2026 with Video Clips (Part 2)

MGR Online•General•13h ago

Reader Briefing

Multiple foreign embassies in Thailand creatively celebrated the Songkran festival in 2026 by releasing interactive and informative video clips.

•Various embassies in Thailand produced video clips to celebrate the nation's Songkran festival in 2026.
•The video clips showcased creative and engaging content, including cultural insights, safety tips, and festive greetings.
•Participating embassies included Japan, Vietnam, South Korea, New Zealand, Switzerland, Canada, Ireland, Finland, Denmark, Belgium, and Malaysia.

Overview

•In 2026, embassies in Thailand actively participated in celebrating the Songkran festival.
•Multiple embassies, including Japan and Vietnam, released video clips to commemorate Songkran in 2026.
•The created video clips aimed to promote friendly relations and cultural exchange between Thailand and the respective countries.
•The Embassy of Japan in Thailand depicted staff celebrating Songkran with traditional Thai and Japanese elements.
•The Embassy of New Zealand in Thailand shared safety tips and greetings for Songkran.
•The Embassy of Canada to Thailand humorously presented a "Songkran Mission" involving water-fighting preparations.
•The Embassy of Ireland in Thailand offered practical safety advice for enjoying the Songkran festival.
•The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Thailand featured an outgoing ambassador sharing Songkran experiences with a student and a rapper.

Full article content is available on the original source.

Read on MGR Online (Thai Version)View in Google Translate

Source: MGR Online (Original)

View Original Article

Key Quotes

Japanese Ambassador to Thailand

"Today is Songkran."

วันนี้วันสงกรานต์นะ

New Zealand Ambassador to Thailand

"Wishing everyone a wonderful time with family and loved ones."

ขอให้ทุกท่านมีช่วงเวลาที่ดีกับครอบครัวและคนที่คุณรัก

Canadian Diplomat

"This Songkran is very important. We must achieve victory. Can you uphold the reputation of Canadians?"

สงกรานต์นี้เป็นช่วงเวลาที่สำคัญมาก เราต้องคว้าชัยชนะมาให้ได้ คุณจะรักษาชื่อเสียงของคนแคนาดา ทำได้ไหม

Irish Embassy

"If you are not careful, laughter may turn into tears. So I invite everyone to see tips to help you play Songkran safely and enjoy this festival without tears."

ถ้าไม่ระวังเสียงหัวเราะอาจกลายเป็นเสียงร้องไห้ได้ ดังนั้นผมขอชวนทุกคนมาดูเคล็ดลับที่จะช่วยให้คุณเล่นสงกรานต์ได้อย่างปลอดภัย และสนุกในเทศกาลนี้โดยไม่ต้องมีน้ำตา

Key Entities

Organization

Embassy of Japan in Thailand(สถานทูตญี่ปุ่นประจำประเทศไทย)ℹ️

Organized a Songkran celebration video clip featuring staff and noted cultural comparisons.

Embassy of New Zealand in Thailand(สถานเอกอัครราชทูตนิวซีแลนด์ประจำประเทศไทย)ℹ️

Created a Songkran video clip that offered tips for a fun and friendly celebration.

Embassy of Switzerland in Thailand(สถานเอกอัครราชทูตสวิตเซอร์แลนด์ ณ กรุงเทพฯ)ℹ️

Produced a Songkran video clip depicting a playful water-sprinkling scene.

Embassy of Canada to Thailand(สถานเอกอัครทูตแคนาดาประจำประเทศไทย)ℹ️

Released a humorous 'Songkran Mission' video featuring diplomats preparing for water fights.

Embassy of Ireland in Thailandℹ️

Shared a Songkran video clip offering safety tips to prevent accidents during the festival.

Embassy of Finland in Bangkokℹ️

Posted a Songkran-themed 'Choose Your Character' video clip.

Embassy of Denmark in Thailandℹ️

Created a Songkran video titled 'Songkran Mission: Save The Ambassador' which ended in a water fight.

Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Thailandℹ️

Featured an outgoing ambassador discussing Songkran with a student and a Korean rapper.

Embassy of Vietnam in Thailand(Embassy of Viet Nam in Thailand)ℹ️

Published a video of staff playing a decoding game related to Thai Songkran cultural elements.

Embassy of Belgium in Thailand(สถานเอกอัครราชทูตเบลเยี่ยมประจำประเทศไทย)ℹ️

Released a video clip to celebrate the Songkran festival.

Embassy of Malaysia in Thailand(สถานทูตมาเลเซียประจำประเทศไทย)ℹ️

Released a video clip to celebrate the Songkran festival.

Person

Mr. Otaka Masato(นายโอตากะ มาซาโตะ)

Likely the Japanese Ambassador to Thailand who appeared in the embassy's Songkran video.

Mr. Jonathan Kings(นายโจนาธาน คิงส์)

New Zealand Ambassador to Thailand who delivered Songkran greetings in the embassy's video.

Mr. Park Yong-min(นายปาร์ค ยงมิน)

Outgoing Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Thailand who participated in a Songkran video call.

Mr. Il Hong Min (P'Hong Bangkokboy)(นายอิล ฮง มิน (พี่ฮง แบงค็อกบอย))

A Korean rapper featured in the South Korean Embassy's Songkran video, sharing experiences.