Songkran — Thai New Year
Country-wide three-day water fight at the height of dry season's hottest week. Chiang Mai's old town moat becomes a battlefield with monks, locals, and tourists soaking each other from sunrise to sunset.
Practical info
Waterproof phone case essential. Tuk-tuks at twice normal price. Use Grab. Hotels booked 6+ months ahead.
Expected weather during the event
Avg high 36°C · low 22°C · 5 rain days
Less-crowded alternatives
- Boun Pi Mai (Laos) — same dates, calmer, riverside
- Cambodian New Year — same week, still wet but more cultural
Pair with
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