Bangkok moves to make Songkran a world-class festival draw
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026
Bangkok plans to elevate Songkran into a world-class festival with better infrastructure, tighter safety, greener waste management and stronger economic impact.
Bangkok Songkran crowds near 5 million, with Siam Square topping 1.5 million
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
Bangkok’s Songkran 2026 celebrations drew nearly 5 million people, up 93% from last year, with Siam Square, IconSiam and Silom Road among the busiest venues.