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Discover Songkran

Songkran, Thailand’s Water Festival, is the nation’s renowned celebration, often referred to as the Thai New Year. It takes place from April 13 to April 15, though festivities can continue for days in various regions.

Songkran Celebrations

During Songkran, people engage in spiritual rituals such as paying respects to elders, visiting temples, and cleansing Buddha images with scented water. The festival also features lively water fights, symbolizing cleansing and renewal, where revelers armed with water guns and buckets douse each other in playful displays of camaraderie and joy.

The Best Places for Songkran in Bangkok

Khao San Road: the backpacker haven of Bangkok, transforms into a water-soaked playground during Songkran. Here, revelers armed with water guns and buckets engage in friendly water fights that last for days. The street pulsates with music, laughter, and the splashes of water as people from all walks of life come together to celebrate.

Siam Square: Among the myriad of celebratory hotspots, Siam Square stands out as an iconic destination, offering a unique blend of tradition and modernity that epitomizes the spirit of Songkran. This year, Songkran at Siam Square will be celebrated on a grand scale, as it is every year. The event will feature attractions such as giant slides, fountain tunnels, foam parties, and concerts, alongside food zones from over 30 renowned restaurants. Scheduled from April 13 to April 15 at 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

For this occasion, we, The Berkeley Hotel Pratunam, would like to extend our invitation to you to stay at our hotel and partake in the Songkran festivities at Khao San Road or Siam Square and don’t miss our special Khao Chae, the refreshing Thai summer dish, comprising jasmine rice with chilled jasmine-scented water and various accompaniments, available at our international buffet lunch throughout April.

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