April 2023’s festivals and events in Thailand

April is one of Thailand’s most exciting months when it comes to events and festivals. The traditional Thai New Year of Songkran takes place this month along with many other remarkable cultural festivals, sports events, concerts, special occasions and excursion train trips.

Songkran Festival 2023
The biggest and most important of Thailand’s annual festivals, the world-famous Songkran Thai New Year is a time when family comes first, respect is paid to seniors, and people visit the temples to take part in traditional ceremonies. It is officially observed as a three-day national holiday from 13-15 April, although there are some locations that stage unique local festivities a little later.

Songkran Festival was named by the International Festivals and Events Association ASIA as one of the three major festivals of Asia in 2021.