Government and business alike place desires on the Thai New Year.
The Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2025, a five-day event that runs along Ratchadamnoen Klang Road and Sanam Luang, will be held until April 15th, along Ratchadamnoen Klang Road and Sanam Luang, is a promotion of the Tourism Authority of Thailand ( TAT ).
The event features free music by leading Thai artists, light and sound displays, historical parades from five regions, and historical parades from five regions, according to TAT government Thapanee Kiatphaibool.
Eight great marches with over 500 performers showcasing Thailand’s personality and the gentle authority it fosters, as well as the design Thainess Iconic, are highlights.
Additionally, there are dances that feature local dances, elephants, fighting fish, tuk-tuks, and gastronomy in Thailand.
The parades will take place on Saturday and Sunday and finish at Sanam Luang and Democracy Monument.
Drone light indicates featuring 1, 200 robots will be held under two elements: Guardians of Siam, scheduled on April 12, 13 and 15 at 8.30pm-8.45pm, 8.15pm-8.30pm and 8pm-8.15pm both, and Thainess Eternal, scheduled on April 11 and 14 at 9pm-9.15pm and 8.45pm-9pm both.
Additionally, there will be social shows like Hun Lakorn Lek puppetry and Hoo-Loo Musical Folk Drama.
a wide range of actions, including artists Bodyslam, Carabao, Jeff Satur, Zeal, and others on the major stage.
There is also a Thai Charm area with five “must-do” activities, including cooking demonstrations and food tastings, Thai treatment, shopping for famous Thai items like elephant pants and natural inhalers, dressing up in Thai attire, and taking photos with historical landmarks.
Additionally, there are temple fair games like the haunted house, outdoor movie screenings, a Ferris wheel, a water play area with musical fountains, and more than 100 food and product booths from across the nation.
PTT Global Chemical’s “GC YOU Turn” campaign, which promotes proper waste separation and plastic waste management, is included in the event to promote sustainability.
From April 11 through April 15 between 3 p.m. and 11 p.m., the TAT will also be providing shuttle services from MRT Sanam Chai and Central Pinklao.
Private vehicle drivers can drive free for 24 hours at Central Pinklao, Royal Navy at 6am and 1am for 30 baht for the first hour, and Tha Maharaj at 6am to midnight for 40 baht and 100 baht after midnight.
Sasikarn Wattanachan, a deputy government spokeswoman, stated on Saturday that the country is anticipated to earn$ 26.5 billion from the Songkran festival this year.
This will generate 7.32 billion baht from foreign visitors, and 19.24 billion from domestic visitors, up 7 % and 9 % from the same period last year, with over 4.4 million domestic trips.
She quoted Traveloka, a leading Southeast Asian travel website, as saying that during the Songkran era, Bangkok remained the region’s most well-liked destination.
Bangkok’s status as a key festive hub is reinforced by the vibrant water-splashing hotspots Khao San Road, Silom, and Siam Square, according to the website.
Secondary cities are also experiencing rapid growth in tourism, in line with the government’s policy of attracting visitors seeking a more traditional Songkran celebration this year.
Travel searches for places like Chumphon have increased by 95 %, followed by similar increases in the number of searches for Nakhon Phanom ( 68 % ), Sakon Nakhon ( 53 % ), Loei ( 46 % ), and Nan ( 40 % ).
According to spokesman, this indicated a growing interest in authentic local Songkran experiences that reflect the country’s distinctive nature, culture, and tradition.