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Where to celebrate Songkran in Bangkok
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 11/04/2025
» Bangkok might be rather empty as most people prefer to go upcountry during Songkran. However, the city will not be lonely this long holiday as many shopping malls, temples and tourist attractions have prepared a string of grand celebrations and fun activities to make Songkran in the city as fun as ever. Here are some recommended events for revellers to check out.
Lunar New Year festivities
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 23/01/2025
» According to the Chinese zodiac, the Year of the Snake -- which will begin on Jan 29 -- represents wisdom, transformation and renewal. This is a good sign after the challenges we've encountered in recent years. But before we start anew, let's have some fun with at shopping malls before going on with our lives in a wise way.
Cool spots for Songkran
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 12/04/2024
» This year's Songkran festival is special since it is the first after the holiday was formally recognised as an Intangible Cultural Heritage event by Unesco four months ago. In Bangkok alone, grand celebrations and activities are awaiting revellers at shopping malls, temples and tourist attractions. Here are some recommended venues to take part in water splashing to promote the nation's soft power.
A special Songkran awaits
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 13/04/2023
» The Songkran celebration is very special this year. It's the first time in four years we can enjoy the fun the festival has to offer.
Central to mark Songkran in new fashion
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 07/04/2021
» 'Thai Niyom (or Thainess)" is the central theme for the "Thailand Songkran Festival 2021", which will run at all 32 Central shopping centres across the country from tomorrow until April 18.
Virtual Visakha Bucha Day
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 05/05/2020
» Tomorrow is the first Visakha Bucha Day that there won't be activities at temples for lay people to engage in. Because of the Covid-19 outbreak, the Buddhist faithful are recommended to stay home instead and show their gratitude to Lord Buddha by observing the five precepts, practising meditation, chanting and listening to online sermons.
A jump on Songkran activities
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 04/04/2019
» Bangkokians will be in the mood to celebrate Thai New Year before anyone else, as two luxury shopping malls are bringing many Songkran-themed activities right to the heart of city.
Songkran hot spots throughout Bangkok
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 13/04/2018
» If last year's Songkran was a blast, just imagine what it will be like this year when the fun-filled festival kicks off today.