BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), together with its network partners, is preparing to stage Water Festival 2026, the 11th Thai Water Culture Festival, under the theme “Sanook Sanan Songkran Ban Chan” (Joyful Songkran in My Home).
The event will take place from April 11-15, 2026, across six provinces in four regions, linking cultural spaces along waterways, promoting cultural tourism, generating income for communities, and helping local wisdom gain sustainable international recognition.
TAT stages Water Festival to connect six provinces across Thailand
Bangkok, at 10 historic piers
April 13-15, 2026
Water procession of Buddha images, visits to five temples, community food, and rare traditional Thai performances.
Chiang Mai, at Wat Chedi Luang Varavihara
April 11-13, 2026
Chotika Almsgiving Ceremony, ceremonial cloth-draping of the Chedi Luang stupa, and local delicacies alongside Lanna community life.
Lamphun, on Rod Kaew Road and Inthayongyot Road
April 11-13, 2026
Watch the procession for ritual bathing of Buddha images, and enjoy shopping, food and community markets featuring local dishes.
Khon Kaen, at Wat Chai Si, Ban Sawathi, Mueang Khon Kaen district
April 13-15, 2026
Experience traditional Isaan Songkran merit-making, a bad-luck-cleansing ritual, alms-giving in front of the ordination hall, and mor lam performances.
Udon Thani, at Ban Chiang World Heritage Cultural Plaza, Nong Han district
April 12-13, 2026
Make merit, offer alms, bathe Buddha images, and pour water to seek blessings from community elders in line with local tradition.
Phuket
April 11-13, 2026, at Patong Beach
April 13, 2026, at Wat Mai Khao
Enjoy art installations, experience Peranakan culture, and discover the charm of key attractions such as Patong Beach. - The Nation/ANN
