Thailand's annual Songkran festival was recently added to UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

This year, over 100 Songkran events are taking place throughout Thailand, in Bangkok and in the central, northern, northeastern, southern, and eastern regions. Each location offers its own unique blend of tradition and celebration, from sacred rituals and temple markets to music festivals and water fights.

Festival highlights include:

  • Maha Songkran World Water Festival, Sanam Luang and Ratchadamnoen Klang, Bangkok (April 11-15)
  • S20 Songkran Music Festival, Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok (April 12-14)
  • The legendary Songkran traditions of Chiang Mai (April 7–16)
  • Isan Songkran Festival, Khon Kaen (April 8–15)
  • Coastal festivals in Phuket, Songkhla and Surat Thani
  • Cultural parades in Phrae, Lamphun and Ubon Ratchathani