{"id":14959,"date":"2025-05-02T08:22:03","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T08:22:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bollig-tours.lu\/songkran-thailands-neujahrsfest\/"},"modified":"2025-05-02T09:24:26","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T09:24:26","slug":"songkran-thailands-neujahrsfest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bollig-tours.lu\/en\/songkran-thailands-neujahrsfest\/","title":{"rendered":"Songkran \u2013 Thailand\u2019s New Year Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"14959\" class=\"elementor elementor-14959 elementor-14888\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b837955 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b837955\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;grandtour_ext_is_background_parallax&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_background_backdrop&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_background_on_scroll&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_link_sidemenu&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_link_fullmenu&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_link_closed_fullmenu&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_sticky&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_scrollme&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_smoove&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_parallax_mouse&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_infinite&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_fadeout_animation&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_mobile_static&quot;:&quot;false&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b499b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4b499b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;grandtour_ext_link_sidemenu&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_link_fullmenu&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_link_closed_fullmenu&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_sticky&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_scrollme&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_smoove&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_parallax_mouse&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_infinite&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_fadeout_animation&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_mobile_static&quot;:&quot;false&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>A celebration of renewal, cleansing, and the joy of life<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8821e62 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8821e62\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;grandtour_ext_is_background_parallax&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_background_backdrop&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_background_on_scroll&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_link_sidemenu&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_link_fullmenu&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_link_closed_fullmenu&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_sticky&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_scrollme&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_smoove&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_parallax_mouse&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_infinite&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_fadeout_animation&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_mobile_static&quot;:&quot;false&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67fe981 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"67fe981\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;grandtour_ext_link_sidemenu&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_link_fullmenu&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_link_closed_fullmenu&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_sticky&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_scrollme&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_smoove&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_parallax_mouse&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_infinite&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_fadeout_animation&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_mobile_static&quot;:&quot;false&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"238\">When mid-April brings peak temperatures to Thailand and the country transforms into a joyful sea of water and smiles, one of the most meaningful and beautiful times of the year begins: <strong data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"197\">Songkran<\/strong>, the traditional Thai New Year festival.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"464\">But behind the famous water fights lies much more than just carefree fun. <strong data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"361\">Songkran is a deeply rooted cultural ritual<\/strong> that symbolizes renewal, gratitude, and spiritual cleansing \u2013 a celebration of life, family, and hope.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"29\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"29\">What exactly is Songkran?<\/strong><\/h4><p class=\"\" data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"270\">The word <em data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"50\">Songkran<\/em> originates from Sanskrit and means &#8220;transition&#8221; or &#8220;change.&#8221; It originally marked the sun\u2019s entry into the zodiac sign of Aries, a moment celebrated in many Asian cultures as the beginning of the new astrological year. In Thailand, this moment of transition has evolved into a unique and vibrant festival that not only celebrates natural renewal, but also personal and societal values such as <strong data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"486\">respect, gratitude, and togetherness<\/strong>.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"622\">Songkran traditionally takes place <strong>from April 13th to 15th <\/strong>\u2013 although in many regions, the celebrations can last an entire week.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ec3f44 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1ec3f44\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" 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data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;grandtour_ext_link_sidemenu&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_link_fullmenu&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_link_closed_fullmenu&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_sticky&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_scrollme&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_smoove&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_parallax_mouse&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_infinite&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_fadeout_animation&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_mobile_static&quot;:&quot;false&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd87875 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cd87875\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;grandtour_ext_link_sidemenu&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_link_fullmenu&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_link_closed_fullmenu&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_sticky&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_scrollme&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_smoove&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_parallax_mouse&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_infinite&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_fadeout_animation&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_mobile_static&quot;:&quot;false&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why is Songkran celebrated?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e96687 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5e96687\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;grandtour_ext_link_sidemenu&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_link_fullmenu&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_link_closed_fullmenu&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_sticky&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_scrollme&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_smoove&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_parallax_mouse&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_infinite&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_fadeout_animation&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_mobile_static&quot;:&quot;false&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"164\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\">Songkran symbolizes a fresh start<\/strong> \u2013 letting go of the past, cleansing body, mind, and surroundings, and welcoming good fortune and blessings for the year ahead.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"368\"><strong data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"182\">Cleansing<\/strong>: Water is seen as a purifying element. Pouring or splashing water symbolizes washing away the worries, misfortunes, and illnesses of the old year, making room for renewal and clarity.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"608\"><strong data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"398\">Gratitude and Respect<\/strong>: Songkran is a time to show reverence to elders. Traditionally, younger people gently pour fragrant water over the hands of parents and grandparents, offering blessings and wishing them health and longevity.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"821\"><strong data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"632\">Family and Home<\/strong>: Many Thais travel back to their hometowns to celebrate with family, visit temples, and honor old traditions. Songkran is deeply rooted in community, connection, and cultural continuity.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84e1c6c elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"84e1c6c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;grandtour_ext_link_sidemenu&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_link_fullmenu&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_link_closed_fullmenu&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_sticky&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_scrollme&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_smoove&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_parallax_mouse&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_infinite&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_fadeout_animation&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_mobile_static&quot;:&quot;false&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f85668 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0f85668\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e36f7e elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"4e36f7e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;grandtour_ext_link_sidemenu&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_link_fullmenu&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_link_closed_fullmenu&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_sticky&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_scrollme&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_smoove&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_parallax_mouse&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_infinite&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_fadeout_animation&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_mobile_static&quot;:&quot;false&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d7c0f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3d7c0f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;grandtour_ext_link_sidemenu&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_link_fullmenu&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_link_closed_fullmenu&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_sticky&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_scrollme&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_smoove&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_parallax_mouse&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_infinite&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_fadeout_animation&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_mobile_static&quot;:&quot;false&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What happens during the days of Songkran?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61b671f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"61b671f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;grandtour_ext_link_sidemenu&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_link_fullmenu&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_link_closed_fullmenu&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_sticky&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_scrollme&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_smoove&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_parallax_mouse&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_infinite&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_fadeout_animation&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_mobile_static&quot;:&quot;false&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-30\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"><div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[70rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(12)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"><div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"><div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"><div class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"><div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"><div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"1290b72a-06a0-40a2-a565-014253eaa03e\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"><div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"116\">The days of the Songkran festival are marked by traditional rituals, spiritual ceremonies \u2013 and joyful celebrations:<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"336\"><strong data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"150\">Cleansing and Preparation<\/strong>: Before the main festivities begin, people thoroughly clean their homes. Buddha statues are washed, and offerings are prepared to welcome the new year with purity and good intentions.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"611\"><strong data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"361\">Water Ceremonies<\/strong>: Traditionally, fragrant water is gently poured over the hands of elders, teachers, and monks \u2013 a respectful gesture asking for blessings. Buddha statues are placed in temples or public spaces and gently sprinkled with water as a sign of devotion.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"909\"><strong data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"647\">The Great Water Celebration<\/strong>: In modern times, this has evolved into a nationwide water festival. People of all ages take to the streets with water guns, buckets, and hoses, playfully &#8220;cleansing&#8221; one another. What seems like pure fun still carries the deep symbolism of spiritual renewal.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"1205\"><strong data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"939\">Tradition and Culture<\/strong>: Beyond the water battles, traditional dances, beauty pageants (such as &#8220;Miss Songkran&#8221;), parades, and cultural performances are held. 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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Songkran \u2013 A festival that connects<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9701df elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a9701df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;grandtour_ext_link_sidemenu&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_link_fullmenu&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_link_closed_fullmenu&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_sticky&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_scrollme&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_smoove&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_parallax_mouse&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_infinite&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_fadeout_animation&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_mobile_static&quot;:&quot;false&quot;}\" 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gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"5f61814d-5afe-4a87-b6ce-3ce155224393\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"><div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"394\">Songkran is a festival of the heart. It connects generations, bridges social divides, and invites both locals and visitors to take part in a culture that values respect, joy, and community. Especially in our fast-paced world, Songkran reminds us of the importance of pausing, letting go of the old, and welcoming life with gratitude and openness.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"739\">Songkran is much more than just a water fight \u2013 it is a spiritual new beginning, a celebration of life, and an expression of deeply rooted cultural values.<br data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"566\" \/>Those who experience Thailand during Songkran immerse themselves in a celebration filled with warmth, joy, and hope \u2013 and carry a piece of that unique spirit home with them.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c6c293 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0c6c293\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;grandtour_ext_link_sidemenu&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_link_fullmenu&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_link_closed_fullmenu&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_sticky&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_scrollme&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_smoove&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_parallax_mouse&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_infinite&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_fadeout_animation&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_mobile_static&quot;:&quot;false&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"pb-page__header--title pb-heading-1 text-center\">\u00a0<\/h1><blockquote><p><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"20\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Happy Songkran \u2013<\/strong><br data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"23\" \/>May your life be as refreshing as the water.<\/p><\/blockquote><p class=\"p1\">\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ffaba0e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ffaba0e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;grandtour_ext_link_sidemenu&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_link_fullmenu&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_link_closed_fullmenu&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_sticky&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_scrollme&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_smoove&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_parallax_mouse&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_infinite&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_is_fadeout_animation&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;grandtour_ext_mobile_static&quot;:&quot;false&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"93\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Would you like to be part of this beautiful celebration next year and experience it live?<\/strong><br data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"96\" \/>Contact our team for a tailor-made travel offer to Thailand!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A celebration of renewal, cleansing, and the joy of life When mid-April brings peak temperatures to Thailand and the country transforms into a joyful sea of water and smiles, one of the most meaningful and beautiful times of the year [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":14899,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[297,298,16],"tags":[299,300,301,302,303,21,22],"class_list":["post-14959","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-erlebnisbericht-en","category-inspiration-en-2","category-travel-tips","tag-phuket-en","tag-songkran-en","tag-thai-new-year-en","tag-thailand-en","tag-tradition-en","tag-travel","tag-world"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - 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