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The
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), under the Ministry of Tourism
and Sports, is preparing for the Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2025 —
the headline event of Thailand's New Year celebrations and a key
feature of the Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025 and
the Thailand Summer Festivals' Grand Festivity campaign.
Mr.
Jakkaphon Tangsutthitham, Vice Minister of Tourism and Sports, said: "Songkran
is more than a celebration — it's a proud symbol of Thai identity and soft
power. With this year's festival, we aim to share our cultural richness with
the world while encouraging travellers to explore every corner of Thailand,
from major cities to hidden gems."
Taking
place from 11–15 April at Sanam Luang, Bangkok, the festival
highlights Thailand's global festival ambitions, building on the
recent listing of 'Songkran in Thailand, traditional Thai New Year
festival' as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
A
key feature is the Maha Songkran Parade, with eight themed processions
showcasing Thai creativity and heritage. On 12 April at 17.00 Hrs., the
parade travels from Democracy Monument to Sanam Luang. A second
procession circles Sanam Luang on 13 April, followed by float
displays through 15 April.
Sanam
Luang will also host a multi-zone experience featuring:
·
Five regional Songkran zones
·
"5 Must Do in Thailand"
cultural activities
·
A Thai fair with a haunted house,
Ferris wheel, and sand pagoda building
·
Traditional rituals, water play zones,
light-and-sound shows, and EDM sets
·
Over 100 booths offering food and
crafts from across the country
·
Nightly concerts will feature leading
Thai artists including Bodyslam, Polycat, Jeff Satur, The Toys, Joey
Boy, and Carabao.
Ms.
Thapanee Kiatphaibool, TAT Governor, said: "Maha Songkran World
Water Festival 2025 captures the spirit of Thailand — joyful,
welcoming, and full of creative energy. This year's programme is packed with
firsts and favourites, designed to inspire wonder while upholding our heritage
and ensuring a safe, memorable experience for all."
TAT
is also rolling out a Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2025 web app with
real-time updates, maps, and performance schedules.
To
support sustainable tourism, the event will feature GCYOU-TURN, a plastic
recycling and upcycling initiative to help manage waste responsibly.
For
safety and convenience, the Tourist Police Bureau will provide 24-hour
support in eight languages. The Thailand Tourist Police mobile app includes
an SOS button, GPS location sharing, and direct access to emergency
services.
Nationwide,
the "Yen Tua La Maha Songkran" series will run across April
in destinations including Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen, Lampang, and Ayutthaya,
with added support from major private events like S2O, GCircuit,
and ICONSIAM's Maha Songkran.
TAT
projects 26.5 billion Baht in tourism revenue from 12–16 April,
with over 476,000 international arrivals and 4.4 million
domestic trips.
Image Credit: © Tourism Authority of Thailand
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