Bangkok, Thailand, April 10, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Banyan Tree Krabi, a beautiful beachfront resort on tranquil Tubkaek Beach, about a 35-minute drive from Krabi Town, invites you to an international Songkran BBQ dinner on April 13, starting at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy authentic Thai cuisine, delicious barbecue specialties, and spectacular live entertainment to celebrate the Thai New Year. Highlights include a live carving station featuring slow-cooked Angus ribs and a barbecue station with fresh lobster, king prawns, mussels, veal sausage, beef skewers, and grilled turmeric chicken. During the day, guests of the Banyan Tree Krabi can participate in a traditional Buddhist alms ceremony. Complimentary coconut ice cream is available for children in the afternoon. The evening culminates in live entertainment on the beach lawn. For reservations and further information, please call +66 075 811 888.

On the 21st floor of the Meliá Chiang Mai, the exclusive MAI Restaurant & Bar celebrates the Thai New Year with a special "Songkran Special Edition" menu from April 11th to 17th, 2026. Dishes range from spicy grilled scallop salad and baked black pork with Thai oregano to grilled Australian beef ribeye with a curry sauce made from fermented shrimp paste. One floor higher, at MAI The Sky Bar, the "Skykran Festival" takes place from April 13th to 15th, with free admission. The 360-degree rooftop bar on the 22nd floor, whose highest viewing points are connected by a glass bridge, serves Songkran-inspired cocktails and features live music.

The barbecue streets of Samui

Nestled into a lush hillside and boasting its own secluded stretch of beach, the 88 pool villas at Banyan Tree Samui—each with a private infinity pool—offer an oasis of peace and relaxation during Carnival week. From April 11 to 15, the award-winning Saffron restaurant, featured in last year's MICHELIN Guide, will serve a special Songkran menu daily. On April 13, starting at 7:00 pm, the Streets of Samui BBQ Buffet Food Market will take place, accompanied by a traditional Thai dance performance. And from April 13 to 15, The Edge restaurant will offer a special floating breakfast buffet daily.

At the INNSIDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit, Songkran celebrations this year range from a traditional water ceremony and drum parade to temple-style mango bites and ice cream. From April 13th to 15th, the hotel offers guests a complimentary "Songkran Fun Flow" corner at "The Kites Eatery" restaurant, featuring mango bites and local dips such as sweet fish sauce and sweet shrimp paste. On April 15th, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, the hotel will host the ceremony and parade, offering ice cream made by shaking metal straws filled with flavored drinks in a container of ice and salt. Staff will also participate in a competition to showcase their creative Songkran costumes.

Pool parties and music in Pattaya

The LAY Beach Club at the Meliá Pattaya Hotel is ringing in the Thai New Year with pool parties, live DJs, a foam cannon, dancers, fire shows, and much more. The Songkran Pool Party takes place from April 13th to 15th, from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The Lay Beach Club Foam Pool Party on April 16th and 19th, from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM, also features a foam cannon, dancers, and a fire show. Daybed and cabana packages are available on April 13th, 14th, 15th, and 19th, and on April 16th, drink packages including cocktail towers and beer buckets are offered. Admission to all events is free, except for April 16th. Tickets cost 250 THB online or 500 THB at the door per person (including one drink). The parties are being held in cooperation with sponsors Chang and Mekhong. DJs from Dreamland will be performing on April 16th and 19th.