It’s Thailand’s most famous festival – and one that Thai people hold nearest and dearest to their hearts. Songkran marks the beginning of Thai New Year, an important event on the Buddhist calendar, and one which is celebrated all over the country. The festival falls at the hottest time of […]
Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year, and is one of the most popular celebrations amongst foreigners and locals alike. The festivities can last anywhere from 3 days to a week, depending on where you are in the country. The official dates for 2018 are April 13th – 15th. The […]
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EXPERIENCE THAILAND’S VIBRANT SONGKRAN NEW YEAR FESTIVAL Thailand’s New Year name is taken from ancient Sanskrit, with “Songkran” meaning “to pass” or “to move into” in reference to the zodiacal orbit of the sun, moon and other planets. Indeed Songkran is greatly influenced by ancient Indian beliefs. The festival coincides […]
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