🎉 What is Songkran?
Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year celebrated from April 13 to 15 every year. It’s the country’s largest and most colorful festival, symbolizing purification and renewal, and marked by friendly water fights in the streets!
During the same time, several Southeast Asian countries—like Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, and parts of India—also celebrate their own New Year festivals with similar cultural customs.
Even some indigenous groups in Bangladesh celebrate the “Biju” festival with comparable water-related rituals, creating a beautiful cross-cultural connection.
💦 The Highlight – The World’s Happiest Water War!
The main event of Songkran? Water! Locals and tourists flood the streets armed with colorful water guns, buckets of cold water, and big smiles! The water represents cleansing of the past year’s bad luck, and in the sweltering April heat, it’s a blast—literally!
🪷 Another lovely tradition is smearing a natural paste (often sandalwood-based) on faces. No one gets annoyed—it's all part of the joy!
🎶 Add in street music, parties, traditional performances, and mouthwatering Thai food—and the whole country turns into one giant, joyful family!
✈️ How to Get There?
🛂 Visa Processing:
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Bangladeshi citizens can apply for a Thai tourist visa online via the official site: https://www.thaievisa.go.th/
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Standard processing time is 3–7 working days
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Required documents: passport, hotel booking, return ticket, bank statement, photo
✈️ Flights:
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Direct flights from Dhaka to Bangkok or Phuket via Biman Bangladesh, Thai Airways, AirAsia, or US-Bangla Airways.
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Pro Tip: Use platforms like Skyscanner, Trip.com, or Booking.com to get the best flight deals.
💱 Currency Exchange:
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Bring USD or Thai Baht from Bangladesh
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Best exchange rates available at SuperRich Thailand (branches at Suvarnabhumi & Don Mueang airports or in downtown Bangkok)
📶 Buying a SIM Card:
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Popular options: AIS, TrueMove Tourist SIM cards are available at the airport (7–15 days validity, ~300–500 THB, includes data + calls)
🏨 Where to Stay?
📍 In Bangkok:
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Best areas to stay during Songkran:
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Khaosan Road – Party central for backpackers
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Sukhumvit – Great mix of hotels, nightlife, and connectivity
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Silom – Business-meets-culture vibe, also a Songkran hotspot
🍽️ What & Where to Eat?
Thailand is a food paradise! Don’t miss:
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Pad Thai, Green Curry, Tom Yum Soup
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Sticky rice with mango, coconut ice cream on the street
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Street food in Chatuchak Market, Yaowarat Road, or Asiatique
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Halal food options available in Sukhumvit (Nana area) and Silom
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