Celebrate the experience of “Maha Songkran World Water Festival” with Marriott Bonvoy
Revel Thai New Year with upbeat activities all across the kingdom, including Bangkok’s spectacular Maha Songkran World Water Festival, and an exclusive members-only discount.
Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of hotels in Thailand is inviting the world’s explorers to come together and make a splash this April, as the country celebrates Songkran, the iconic and enchanting Thai New Year festival.
Held every April – the hottest month of the year in Thailand – this immersive summer celebration is a wonderful way to cool off, reconnect with loved ones, and soak up the spirit of Thai culture. Families and friends gather at temples to take part in gentle water pouring rituals, while the streets of Thai towns and villages burst with life and color as residents enjoy lively water-drenched parties.
From April 11th to 15th, visitors to Bangkok can embrace the essence of Thai New Year at the Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2025, a cultural extravaganza that highlights the timeless traditions of Songkran, from its ancient origins to the present day. Staged at Sanam Luang, the verdant park overlooked by the golden spires of the Grand Palace, this fun-filled event will transport guests to the five regions of Thailand through a series of distinct zones and a marketplace featuring regional products and delicacies, plus temple fair activities, classical performances, sand pagoda building, and merit-making activities including almsgiving, water-pouring ceremonies, and Buddhist bathing rituals. The upbeat, modern vibe of Songkran will come to life with water play zones, live music by renowned artists & top DJs, and dramatic drone shows!
On April 12th & 13th, this majestic festival will take to the streets surrounding Sanam Luang with grand parades that blend Thailand’s rich heritage with contemporary creativity. Guests who want to experience this exhilarating celebration can stay at a choice of exceptional hotels in the Thai capital, including the art-inspired Le Méridien Bangkok, heritage-rich Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse, vibrant and playful Moxy Bangkok Ratchaprasong, uniquely inspired W Bangkok, design-led Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel, and Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel Bangkok, the waterfront icon.
Alternatively, nature lovers can head up to Thailand’s northern hills, where the Chiang Saen Songkran Festival will blend nature and culture overlooking the Mekong River, and Chiang Mai’s iconic celebrations at Tha Phae Gate will bring the spirit of the Lanna kingdom to life. Soothing stays can be enjoyed amid the lush mountains at Le Méridien Chiang Rai Resort, or in the heart of the ancient city at Chiang Mai Marriott Hotel.
Hua Hin’s Phon King Phet Park is a great place to soak up the history and culture of Songkran, and immersive escapes can be enjoyed at a choice of beachfront hotels – Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa and Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa. Across the glistening gulf on Thailand’s Eastern Seaboard, Pattaya’s Wan Lai Festival is an extended Songkran celebration with parades, parties and processions. Revelers can stay in the heart of the city at Courtyard by Marriott North Pattaya and Renaissance Pattaya Resort & Spa, or in a stunning seafront setting at Rayong Marriott Resort & Spa.
In Phuket, Patong Beach is a vibrant hub of thrilling water adventures, where visitors can enjoy endless days of fun then unwind in style at Courtyard by Marriott Phuket, Patong Beach Resort, Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort, Le Méridien Phuket Beach Resort, or Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach. For those who prefer staying in town, Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town offers a perfect retreat. And finally in Koh Samui, the soft sands of Chaweng Beach transform into a New Year party paradise, and guests can enjoy unforgettable escapes at Sheraton Samui Resort or Vana Belle, a Luxury Collection Resort, Koh Samui.
