The Songkran Festival in Thailand (สงกรานต์) is a large-scale festival of laughter and cooling off the heat. Whether everyone comes with a relaxed mood, make friends with a water gun, don’t worry about the other person being unhappy, just splash it hard!This time I immediately share the situation of the battle on Khao San Road yesterday, as well as the transportation methods, strategies and precautions for participating in the Bangkok Water Festival. I hope you can come here to experience it next year.
2022 Songkran Festival officially returns in Thailand
This year’s Songkran Festival Thai people can go to temples to participate in traditional religious ceremonies, and they can also reunite with their elders and shower blessings, but try to avoid long gatherings. The Thai command center prohibits splashing water or foam parties in public places, and recommends people to participate in the event Do a quick screening test first.The Songkran Festival, which has been suspended for two years, has finally returned. It also serves as the basis for the Thai government to evaluate tourism. If all goes well, the two application processes for inbound tourism will be cancelled from June and the previous entry procedures will be resumed.
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The origin of Songkran Festival (สงกรานต์) in Thailand?
The Songkran Festival in Thailand is called Songkran Festival (Thai: สงกรานต์, Songkran). It is celebrated in major cities in Thailand from April 4th to April 13th every year. Good luck, and greet the new year with joy.In this important festival, Thailand believes that water is a symbol of purity and the source of life. Therefore, during the New Year, apart from getting up early in the morning to take a bath, the Buddha statue is invited out of the temple, and the process of bathing in the Buddha’s praises began to last for several days. Water splashing activities are used to celebrate the New Year, so there is also a saying that the water splashing festival is also called "Buddhist Bathing Festival."
In addition, the traditional customs of Songkran are not unique to Thailand. Neighboring Southeast Asian countries, such as Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia, also celebrate this delightful festival at the same time.The Songkran Festival is also divided into different levels. The elders are treated first, usually by splashing a few drops of water on the leaves, which means something. The other kind of gentleness is the crazy type of splashing water. The person who is splashed can't hide. Oh!Will escape the blessing!Therefore, if you have participated in the Songkran Festival, if you have been splashed all over, don't be angry. This is a way of expression that will bring luck this year.
Reference:Thailand celebrates New Year's Songkran Festival (Songkran Festival)!
▲ When we set off, there was heavy rain in the sky. I thought it would affect Khaosan Road's participation in the Songkran Festival, but... it has no effect at all!
▲ Before arriving at Khao San Road, everyone has been playing along the way. ^^
What equipment should I prepare to participate in the Songkran Festival?
Thailand’s climate is very hot in mid-April, with temperatures exceeding 30 degrees every day. However, large shopping malls and MRT trains have super air-conditioning, so you should keep warm to avoid catching a cold.First of all, close to the week of the Songkran Festival, street vendors will sell water guns, waterproof bags, protective glasses of various colors and other equipment, which is quite convenient to purchase.
It should be noted that from the day when you go out, you must be prepared to "wet" your body. It is very likely that you will be wet before you reach Khao San Road. Therefore, it is necessary to wear light, quick-drying clothing.The following is an equipment list compiled by Anya~
- Hat: Water splashing starts at two o'clock in the afternoon. The weather is quite hot. You can prepare a hat for sun protection. The material is mainly breathable.
- Sunglasses/color protective glasses: Mainly everyone will get up to fight in water fights. Wearing them allows you to look straight ahead and fight. (Color protective glasses, the on-site price is 100THB.)
- Water gun: You can choose from cute backpack type to large water gun. I think large water gun is the best choice because of its large capacity and sufficient combat power. (Large water guns, the on-site price ranges from 200~290THB.)
- Small waterproof bag: It is mainly used for holding mobile phones and small objects. The waterproof effect is no problem, and it can be hung on the chest. (Waterproof bag, the on-site price is 40THB.)
- 大型防水背包：從5KG到20KG都有，先生背的是5KG、朋友的防水後背包則是20KG，可以放隨身物品避免被扒竊。(5KG防水包350THB、20G後背包1,200THB。)
- Clothing: It is better to be comfortable, light, and breathable. There will be foam, powder, etc. on site, so you can wear unnecessary clothes. (I personally think that you can wear better quick-drying underwear. I will not feel cold after playing with the hair dryer. I will provide it for your reference.)
- Shoes: slippers are fine.Ninety percent of the people at the scene wore flip-flops. The environment was wet. I would recommend the style of footwear to make it safer to walk.
▲ The standard equipment is provided for your reference.
▲ This type of waterproof bag can be purchased at airports and shopping malls.
▲ The young sisters are all wearing cute small water guns.
▲ These items are also sold in Khao San Road. (There are also wine merchants stationed, the price is affordable and not expensive, you can also buy it and drink it.)
▲ There are vendors "selling water" along the way, and a large bottle of water sells 5THB on site.
▲ Various cute backpack-type water guns! ^^
▲ The most curious thing is this Arbor. After pressurizing the white bucket of water on his back, it is poured into the spout on his head, which is super cool.
How to get to Khao San Road?You can take the MRT first and then transfer to a taxi or tuk-tuk.
There are vendors around Khao San Road. Tuk-tuk is very easy to congest. It is recommended that everyone go out early. In our case, first take the BTS to Chit Lom Station and get off at the exit near the Erawan Buddha. The taxi fare is 200THB, the driver has been joking about tipping, but with about 20 minutes' drive, I think the fare is enough.
On the return journey, due to the large crowds at the end, you can leave at about 5 o’clock after walking a lap. Remember to walk to the main road to stop the car. It is less likely to encounter screaming prices. We took a tuk-tuk from Khao San Road to Central World, the fare is also 200THB.
Where else in Bangkok are there large-scale Songkran events?
Khao San Road is already a first-class battlefield for the Songkran Festival. In addition, I would also recommend going to the Central Wolrd and Siam stations. It is also about 2~3 o’clock to start the water fight, plus there are department stores next to it. Everyone needs to tidy up and go to the bathroom. All are quite convenient, there are live singing activities in the evening, very lively!
In addition, in the evening, you can go to Sala Daeng Station to have a water fight and experience a different atmosphere of celebration.The last reminder is to pay attention to your belongings, there are often crowds on the road, be careful of pickpockets!
▲ If you don't know how to get to the periphery of Khao San Road, you can ask the vendor.
※ 2014 Thailand Songkran Festival photo collection!
▲ Yes, there is still a bubble offensive on the scene! ^^b
▲ The white is all water mist. Remember to use a waterproof bag or bring a waterproof camera to take pictures.
▲ Everyone is happy to experience different ways of celebrating the New Year.
▲ ㄜ... I was splashed with water, and my friends still photographed me like this~ XD
▲ Have fun, and strangers will take the initiative to come into the mirror~haha~
▲ Shoot as hard as you can, and they will be happy to be in the shot.
▲Someone will help you add food to your face at any time.
▲ Want to photograph them?Row!The premise is that they will spray you first~~~~.
▲ The children also had a great time.
▲ On the streets of Bangkok, whether you take a motorcycle taxi, bus, or tuk-tuk, you will be splashed!
▲ Even the police are no exception.
▲ This is Mr. Before and After, you know we have a lot of fun.
▲ Take a tuk-tuk back to the city on the return trip.
▲ The large-scale activities of Central World, including concerts, bubble zones and large-scale installations, are very fun.Finally, I wish everyone a Happy New Year.
