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Songkran 2026 around Bangkok: where to make merit then get soaked
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 09/04/2026
» Songkran in 2026 is best tackled like Bangkok traffic: pick your lane early, commit, and keep a dry change of clothes within reach. The Thai New Year’s water fights still dominate the headlines, but this year’s smartest day trips mix temple-time calm with big-city spectacle, from Rattanakosin’s most photogenic blessings to Samut Prakan’s late-April Mon traditions — plus a flagship “Maha Songkran” festival that is setting up shop at Benchakitti Park.
Nakhon Phanom dazzles with world-class illuminated boat festival
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 08/10/2025
» Nakhon Phanom has lit up the Mekong River with a spectacular debut of the Illuminated Boat Festival drawing over 100,000 visitors and marking a new chapter in the province’s cultural and economic development.