April 15, 2026 | 09:07 AM Phuket, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, and Hat Yai bustling during Songkran as money flows in for the high season
April 15, 2026 | 09:07 AM Phuket, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, and Hat Yai bustling during Songkran as money flows in for the high season — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.
Songkran celebrations in Phuket, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, and Hat Yai drew large crowds of Thai and international tourists on April 15, 2026, as high season spending surged across Thailand. Central shopping centers led the festivities, hosting water play zones, music stages, and cultural performances to boost tourism and consumer activity in key destinations.
Festival Activities and Regional Coverage
Central shopping malls organized Songkran events nationwide, with activities spanning every region. In southern provinces, including Phuket and Hat Yai, events ran from April 11 to 15, while Chiang Mai and other northern cities held celebrations between April 12 and 17.
Pattaya extended its festivities with the "Wan Lai" water festival from April 18 to 19, aiming to maintain tourist interest through the end of the holiday period. In Bangkok, CentralWorld hosted the “PEPSI Presents THAI LIZM 2026” event, featuring continuous water play and live music from midday into the evening.
Additional Songkran activities took place at Central shopping centers in Greater Bangkok, the east, and northeast, with dates varying by location. Organizers scheduled a follow-up music festival, “FWD Music Live Fest ครั้งที่ 5,” at CentralWorld from April 17 to 19, providing three days of live performances for visitors at the close of the festival season.
Source: https://www.thansettakij.com/business/marketing/656635
