BANGKOK, Thailand – Bangkok is gearing up for Songkran 2026 with major water celebrations across key districts, as many people choose to stay in the city amid rising travel costs and fuel prices. Events will take place across cultural landmarks, shopping districts, and iconic street zones from April 9–19, 2026.
Key Street Water Fight Zones
⦿ Khao San Road Songkran 2026
13–15 April 2026 | Khao San Road
⦿ Silom Songkran Splash Out With Thai Culture
12–14 April 2026 | Silom Road (Sala Daeng to Nararom intersection)
⦿ RCA Songkran 2026
12–14 April 2026 | RCA entertainment zone
⦿ S2O Land Bangkok 2026
11–13 April 2026 | MCOT area, Thiam Ruam Mit Road
⦿ Thawi Watthana relocated water play zone
Evening sessions 17:00–23:00 | Phutthamonthon / nearby intersection areas
Cultural and Traditional Songkran Events
⦿ Bangkok Songkran at Lan Khon Mueang
12–14 April 2026 | City Hall area (Dinso Road)
⦿ Baan Chan Songkran at Wat Suthat
11–14 April 2026 | Wat Suthat Thepwararam
⦿ Water Festival 2026 – Thai Water Heritage Celebration
13–15 April 2026 | 10 riverside locations including:
Wat Pho
Wat Arun
Wat Rakhang
Wat Kalayanamit
Wat Prayurawongsawat
Asiatique Riverfront
ICONSIAM riverside area
Tha Maharaj
Yodpiman River Walk
Khlong San Guan Yu Shrine pier
Free shuttle boat service available 09:00–18:00
Major Shopping & Entertainment District Events
⦿ Siam Songkran 2026
12–15 April 2026 | Siam Square
⦿ Siam Paragon Ultrasonic Summer Festival
10–15 April 2026 | Siam Paragon
⦿ CentralWorld Songkran Festival
11–15 April & 18–19 April 2026 | CentralWorld
⦿ Samyan Mitrtown Songkran Festival
12–14 April 2026 | Chula Soi 5
⦿ Banthat Thong Water Street 2026
12–14 April 2026 | Banthat Thong Road walking street
⦿ ICONSIAM Thaiconic Songkran Celebration
10–15 April 2026 | ICONSIAM riverside
⦿ King Power Songkran Festival
9–14 April 2026 | Rangnam Road
⦿ Sunsational Songkran Festival
10–15 April 2026 | One Bangkok (Lumphini MRT area)
⦿ Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2026
11–15 April 2026 | Benjakitti Park
Includes drone show with 1,200 drones at 20:00
Transport and Safety Updates
⦿ Free BMA Feeder shuttle buses operate
12–15 April 2026 | Lan Khon Mueang – Khao San – Sanam Luang loop
Runs every 20 minutes, 10:00–22:00
Real-time tracking via ViaBus app
⦿ Temporary Bangkok bus route changes around Silom
To avoid road closures, buses rerouted via Surawong and Rama IV Road
⦿ Police reminder
Unauthorized street closures and informal water zones are prohibited due to traffic and public safety concerns
