Bangkok Maha Songkran Festivals 2026

Name: Bangkok Maha Songkran Festivals 2026
Start: 2026-04-10
Location: Culture Café, 249 Sam Sen Rd

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Date

10 Apr (Friday)

Time

Fri, Apr 10 – Sat, Apr 11

Venue

Culture Café, 249 Sam Sen Rd

Phra Pradaeng, Thailand

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The Phra Pradaeng Songkran Festival 2026 is scheduled to take place from April 24 to 26, 2026.

Unlike the official nationwide Songkran celebrations (April 13–15), this event follows the traditional Mon calendar and is held approximately one week later. It is centered around the Phra Pradaeng District Office and surrounding municipal zones in Samut Prakan, just a short trip from Bangkok.

The festival is renowned for its preservation of Mon-Thai (Thai-Ramayana) cultural identity, featuring unique rituals and grand processions.

Event Schedule & Highlights

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•April 24–25 (Cultural Focus):

•Merit-making: Traditional religious ceremonies and offering food to monks.

•Bird and Fish Release: A Compassionate Mon tradition held at Wat Prot Ket Chedi Tharam to bring good fortune.

•Mon Traditional Plays: Performances such as Mon Sabaa (a traditional courtship game) and Mon Tha-ye (folk singing and dancing).

•April 26 (Water Flow Day / Wan Lai):

•Nang Songkran Parade: The grandest highlight featuring beautifully decorated floral floats and participants in traditional Thai-Ramayana costumes.

•Heaviest Water Play: This is the main day for splashing water; the parade typically begins in the afternoon, and visitors are advised to arrive before noon to secure a spot.

•Location: Phra Pradaeng District Office area and Phra Pradaeng Market, Samut Prakan.

•Type: Cultural Heritage & Water Festival.

•Key Activities: Floral float parade, Mon beauty contests, fish and bird release, traditional games (Saba), and local food stalls featuring delicacies like Kalamae (sweet sticky candy).

•Cost: Generally free to attend the street festivities and parades.

•Road Closures: Major routes like Suk Sawat Road and areas near the market will be closed for the parade on April 26.

•Preparation: Use waterproof bags for electronics and wear quick-dry clothing.

•Timing: Allow at least 1–2 hours extra for travel due to heavy traffic and tens of thousands of attendees.

•Official Contact: Phra Pradaeng Municipal Office (+66 2463 4841) or the TAT Bangkok Office (+66 2250 5500).

•TAT Bangkok Office

Updated at 23 Mar 2026