Public celebrations for Songkran 2025 will be held across Hua Hin, Cha-am and Phetchaburi, with a mix of cultural traditions and festive activities planned to mark the Thai New Year.
Traditionally held from April 13 to 15, Songkran marks the start of the Thai lunar calendar and is best known for its water-pouring rituals, which symbolise the cleansing of misfortune. This year’s events across the region are open to the public and include free celebrations ranging from traditional ceremonies to modern entertainment.
Hua Hin Songkran Fest 2025
The main public event in Hua Hin will take place on April 12 and 13 in front of the Hua Hin Municipality Office on Damnoen Kasem Road.
Organised by Hua Hin Municipality, the Hua Hin Songkran Fest 2025 will feature two full days of festivities from noon to midnight each day. The road in front of Phon Kingphet Public Park will be closed to traffic to accommodate various zones, including cultural activities and live entertainment.
Event highlights include:
Water Tunnel Zone: An 800-square-metre tunnel stretching across Damnoen Kasem Road, offering an immersive water-splashing experience.
Foam Party Zone: A 150-square-metre area with live DJs and upbeat music for dancing.
Main Stage Zone: Live DJ sets and mini-concerts alongside a large LED screen.
Buddha Worship Zone: Visitors can pour water on the Phra Phuttha Sihing statue and birthday Buddha images to receive blessings for the new year.
Water-Pouring Ceremony for the Elderly: A traditional ceremony to show respect to older community members.
Hua Hin Street Food Market: Local vendors will serve a variety of regional food and snacks.
Spectacular Parade: A procession featuring nine decorative floats highlighting Thai culture and heritage.
The event is free to attend, and organisers have asked visitors not to bring glass bottles or containers for safety reasons. Updates and further information are available via the Hua Hin Songkran Fest 2025 Facebook page or by calling 032 511 047.
Additional events in Hua Hin
Elsewhere in Hua Hin, Songkran celebrations will be held at:
- Bluport Hua Hin: Activities from April 12 to 15, including water fights, live music, and dance performances.
- Market Village Hua Hin: Live music, DJ performances, and a foam party.
- Pae Mai Market: Community festivities are expected.
- Hua Hin Beach: Traditional ceremonies typically take place along the beachfront.
Popular areas for informal water-throwing activities include Soi Bintabaht, Soi 94, and Soi 80, which are likely to draw large crowds.
Cha-am Songkran Festival 2025
Cha-am will host an extended eight-day celebration from April 12 to 20 at the Cha-am Beach viewpoint.
The festival will feature a foam party, live music and DJs every night, parades, the Miss Songkran beauty pageant, a Miss Tiffany contest, a grand cabaret show, and an ice cream eating competition.
The event is expected to attract visitors from across the region and is one of the largest Songkran celebrations in the province.
Songkran in Phetchaburi
Phetchaburi province will host a wide range of Songkran activities, including a cultural highlight in Ban Lat District. From April 11 to 13, the Tham Rong Heritage Songkran Festival 2025 will be held in the rice fields of Ban Tham Rong under the theme “Rice Fields, Sugar Palm Forests, Dvaravati Legends, and the Way of Tham Rong.”
A key feature will be Thailand’s first-ever Songkran celebration held on ox carts, alongside traditional ox-cart and bull-racing events. The aim of the festival is to preserve and promote traditional Songkran practices, which were added to UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2023.
Other highlights in Ban Tham Rong include:
- A Khao Chae Street, featuring the province’s well-known summer dish
- A Songkran Goddess parade with participants from all eight districts
- Ceremonial bathing of Buddha images at local temples
In other parts of Phetchaburi, notable events include:
- Cha-am Beach: Large-scale celebrations as part of the city-wide programme
- Tha Yang District: Buddha image bathing ceremonies, Nang Songkran parades, elder-blessing rituals, pétanque and chess competitions
- Wat Khao Bandai It (Mueang District): A Songkran celebration focused on health and wellness
- Wat Mahathat Worawihan (Mueang District): Cultural preservation activities related to the Songkran tradition
For further information, contact:
- Tham Rong Subdistrict Administrative Organisation: 032-491 467
- Phetchaburi Municipality Public Relations: 032-403 888
- Tha Yang Subdistrict Administrative Organisation: 032-463 000–2
- Cha-Am Municipality Public Relations: 032-472 550
- TAT Phetchaburi Office: 032-471 005–6 | Email: tatphet@tat.or.th
- TAT Call Centre: 1672
This post will be updated with new info on Songkran events as and when it is announced