The long-awaited water-splashing is returning soon! Even though this year’s Songkran Festival is not yet optimal to celebrate the days with a huge crowd, there are plenty of compelling options to make this year another one to remember with your family, whether it’s a relaxing getaway to the beach, feasting on unlimited tasty foods, or enjoying a mini-celebration and other funs.

10-30 April: Meliá Chiang Mai

The new star of Chiang Mai City celebrates its very first Songkran Fest with a special offer: a two-night stay in a Meliá Room including breakfast for two, a round-trip airport transfer, a complimentary cocktail for two at Mai The Sky Bar with spectacular 360-degree panorama of the Ping River and Doi Suthep, only at THB 4,599 nett per room! Thailand’s ‘We Travel Together’ discount can be applied and it will cost THB 2,760 nett only! To get this special price, book now until 16 April 2022, applicable for a stay period from 10-30 April 2022.

To book: +66 (0) 52 090 699 / reservation.chiangmai@melia.com

13-15 April: Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queens Park

Throughout 3 days, Goji Kitchen + Bar will present tasty times filled with mouth-watering Thai and international dishes and sweet treats, with a focus on Thai favourites, as well as special station for Thai traditional summertime cuisine – ‘Khao Chae’, chilled rice in jasmine-infused water topped with refreshing condiments. The Songkran Feast is available for lunch and dinner, priced at THB 1,698++ per person (except dinner on 15 April, which is priced at THB 2,199++ per person). An optional beverage package is also available for just THB 1,488++. Marriott Bonvoy and Club Marriott discounts apply.

To book: +66 (0) 2 059 5999 / restaurant-reservations.bkkqp@marriotthotels.com or HERE

13-15 April: Banyan Tree Samui

Take your family to the tropical paradise and enjoy the splashing away the heat in style at Banyan Tree Samui. On 13 April, the elegant resort invites you to enjoy the ‘Splash Party’ at its private beach with unlimited drinks, light bites, and ice-cream (THB 799 per person, free of charge for children under 12) at daytime, and revel in delectables at a beachfront street market along with amusing Thai folk dance (THB 1,500 nett per person, free of charge for children under 12) in the following evening. On April 15, don’t miss out on the High Tea Buffet with a breathtaking view at Saffron Restaurant (THB 1,550 nett per couple, including a complimentary Sanctuary Day Pass). You can also opt for a special 5-course dinner featuring finest tastes of Thai cuisine (THB 2,1000 nett per person) throughout the week.

To book: +66 (0) 77 915 333 / samui@banyantree.com

13-16 April: Anantara Chiang Mai

The five-star riverfront resort offers the sweet ‘Songkran Escape’ with special rates for a two-night stay and an additional ‘Khao Chae’ meal, starting from THB 9,000 per room. On 15 April, Friday fun is elevated in this year’s festivity at Anantara Chiang Mai Serviced Suites with an exclusive pool party on its rooftop, featuring all-you-can-savour ice-cream and an array of activities (THB 799 per adult / THB 400 per child of 8-13 years old / free for child under 8).
To book: +66 (0) 53 253 333 / chiangmai@anantara.com / HERE

16-17 April: ‘Amazônia’ at The Slate Phuket

Revel in arts, cuisines, drinks, music, and many more funs at the Latin-America-themed event. The joy includes Saturday Night buffet featuring Latin American flavours in a tropical garden, drawing session by famed artist Trey Hurst, thrilling Capoeira show by Junkyard Theatre, live acoustic music, and beats by DJ Makos. Packages with a choice of top-notch stay are available as well.

To book: HERE