The three main areas in Bangkok to celebrate Songkran and to get wet will most likely be Khao San Road (mainly foreigners), Silom Road (mainly Thai) and in front of Central World. There are also activities at many temples around the city and at Sanam Luang which are more traditional. I will update this page as and when news comes in. This is what I have so far:
- On Friday 12th April at 8 a.m., the Phra Buddha Sihing will be moved from the Putthai Sawan Pavilion at the National Museum to be housed at a ceremonial site at City Hall. The Buddha image will be carried in a floral procession to arrive at City Hall about 7pm when the official opening ceremony, presided over by the Bangkok governor will start.
- On Saturday 13th April, a ceremony to offer food to 186 monks during the morning alms round will begin at 8am with a ceremony to sprinkle scented lustral water on the palms of the elderly to pay respect to them on the Thai New Year.
- From 12-15 April, there will be cultural performances and music shows at the City Hall Plaza. Local products from Bangkok’s 50 districts will be sold at the event.
- From 12-15 April, the four-region Songkran fair will be held at Wat Pho, Wat Suthat Thepwararam, Wat Ratchaorasaram, and Wat Srakateratchaworamahaviharn.
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