Songkran 2017 in Bangkok – Celebrating the Thai New Year

The traditional New Year Festival in Thailand, more commonly known as Songkran is set to take place from 13th to 15th April, 2017. The whole country takes part in the festival, while the capital Bangkok is one destination where a full range of festivities and customs can be witnessed. The festival which is centred around water, is known for its tradition of splashing one another with water. During this period one may find dining promotions in Bangkok be it at a cafe or restaurant. Sukhumvit is amongst the areas in the city where one can find special celebrations including accommodation related Songkran offers at properties like Maitria Hotel Sukhumvit 18. Apart from the water based fun, this period is also a time for family reunions, taking part in Buddhist ceremonies and engaging in activities to gain merit.