If you are planning to visit Bangkok in April, make sure to enjoy Songkran Festival in one of top 5 places in Thai capital as the celebrations of the most amazing Thai festival there is really fun!
Top 5 places to enjoy Songkran Festival celebration in Bangkok are:
1. Silom Road
Silom Road is probably the biggest and the best place for you to experience Songkran in Bangkok. You will be amazed by how many thousands of locals and tourists come to this 5 km long walking street to celebrate Songkran. Silom is a great choice if you are looking to have some serious fun as people will try to soak you by dumping buckets of water or shooting with water guns to make sure that you would be completely wet all day long.
How to get there
BTS SkyTrain: Take BTS Skytrain to BTS Sala Daeng Station (S2)
MRT Metro: Take MRT Metro to Silom Station
Public Bus: Take Public Bus No 1, 15, 16, 35, 36, 75, 93, 115, 163, 502, 505, 514
2. Khaosan Road
During Songkran, Bangkok's Khaosan Road basically becomes a massive water fight street with a great party atmosphere. People are dancing around, the music is playing everywhere. It is impossible to walk down the street without getting wet. It is recommended to get there early to avoid crowds at the entrance.
How to get there
Khlong Boat: Take Khlong Saen Saeb Boat Service to Panfa Leelard (W4) near the base of the Golden Mount and walk to Khao San Road
BTS SkyTrain & Boat: Take BTS Skytrain to Saphan Taksin Station (S6), Exit 2 and walk to nearby Chao Phraya Express Boat Pier, then take Express Boat upriver to Phra Arthit Pier and walk to Khao San Road
- Regular buses No. 2,6,9,15,32,33,39,42,44,47,59,60,64,68,70,79,201
- Air-con buses No. 3,6,9,11,12,39,44
Taxi: Taxi is the easiest way to go there. Be sure to ask the taxi driver to turn the meter on. From Victory Monument, Siam, or Silom to Khao San Road should cost less than 100 baht by metered taxi.
Tuk Tuk: Tuk-Tuk is tending to be one of the most expensive modes of transportation so it is recommended to agree on price before hopping on.
3. CentralWorld
Songkran Festival in front of CentralWorld Shopping Complex in Bangkok is a hidden gem with a cool and family friendly atmosphere. It is safe for everyone as no alcohol is allowed. There are many entertainment activities, games and free concerts by famous Thai singers and DJs. The highlight of Songkran celebration here is a bubbly area called “The Foam Party Zone” where everyone can get frothy and have fun.
How to get there
BTS SkyTrain: Taking BTS SkyTrain to Chidlom Station or Siam Station and then walking on the skywalk to Central World shopping mall, as Central World is in the middle between these two BTS SkyTrain stations.
Public Bus: Take public Bus No. 2, 14, 15, 25, 74, 77, 79, 204, 505, 511, 513, 514, 54, 204
4. Siam Square
Siam Square is another popular place for local teenagers to enjoy Songkran celebration in Bangkok. This year celebration here comes up with the theme of traditional Farmers Sarongs called "Pha Khao Ma" that will provide you a chance to experience some of the more traditional aspects of Songkran. Merit-making will be possible here.
How to get there
BTS SkyTrain: Take BTS SkyTrain to Siam Station
- Regular buses No. 25, 29, 34, 36, 47, 50, 55, 93, 103, 163
- Air-con buses No. 1, 2, 21, 29, 30, 141, 501, 542
5. RCA (Royal City Avenue)
If you like clubbing and partying, you should check out RCA which is Bangkok's largest nightlife area. There are plenty of bars, clubs and live music venues offering you different themed environment for celebrating night-time water fights during Songkran. Each club will be packed by crowds of locals and foreigners. You will have a great time there moving to the beat as well as soaking up in water and foam throughout the night.
How to get there
MRT Metro: Take MRT Metro to Petchaburi Station and take taxi or motorcycle to RCA. It's approximately 2 km from the station.
Taxi: Taxi is the most convenient option. Just tell the driver to "RCA” and make sure he uses taxi meter.
For more information about Songkran celebration in Bangkok check: A Guide to Songkran Festival Celebration in Bangkok
If you will be visiting another part of Thailand during Songkran, check: Where to Celebrate Songkran in Thailand
Find out where are Bangkok's best Songkran Festival celebration spots in 2019: Where to Celebrate Songkran Festival in Bangkok 2019
