Bangkok, 13 April 2025 – Thailand officially opened the Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2025 last night with a spectacular celebration in the heart of Bangkok. Hosted at Sanam Luang from 11–15 April, the festival is the centrepiece of the Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism & Sports Year 2025, with the Thailand Summer Festival campaign spotlighting Thai heritage, creativity, and cultural unity.
The day’s festivities began with the Maha Songkran Parade, held in the presence of the Prime Minister, Cabinet members, ambassadors, and members of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee. The parade marked the opening of UNESCO-listed Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year, followed by the official proceedings at Sanam…































