When and where
Next edition: The date for next year is not confirmed yet; the festival is usually held in April.
When: Late April (the week after Songkran)
Rule: Lunar calendar. Variable: 2026 was 24-26 April; 2027 not yet known.
Dates can change. Check the current date shortly before your trip with the local organisers or the tourist office.
About Phra Pradaeng Mon Songkran
Phra Pradaeng celebrates Songkran a week later than the rest of the country, in Mon style. The Mon, descendants of immigrants from southern Myanmar, hold a major festival with a parade in traditional dress, the 'Hongsa' flag pole and the washing of elders. It is a calmer and more culturally rich alternative to the busy water festivals of Bangkok and Pattaya. The community keeps traditions here that have become rare elsewhere in Thailand.
Getting there
Phra Pradaeng is about 15 km from central Bangkok; taxi or bus.
Highlights
- Mon parade People in Mon dress parade through the streets.
- Hongsa flag pole A distinctive Mon symbol is raised.
- Calmer Songkran Water play without the Bangkok crowds.
Tips for Phra Pradaeng Mon Songkran
- Reach Phra Pradaeng via MRT plus taxi or the ferry.
- Bring dry clothes and a waterproof phone pouch.
- Roads are closed during the parade.
Phra Pradaeng Mon Songkran on the map
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The location on the map is approximate.
The map shows Phra Pradaeng, the Mon community on the Chao Phraya south of Bangkok.
Frequently asked questions about Phra Pradaeng Mon Songkran
When is Phra Pradaeng Mon Songkran in 2026?
Phra Pradaeng Mon Songkran falls in 2026 on 24–26 April, at Phra Pradaeng, Samut Prakan. Rule: Late April (the week after Songkran). An official or clearly documented source confirms this date.
Where is the best place to see Phra Pradaeng Mon Songkran?
Watch it best at Phra Pradaeng, Samut Prakan. People in Mon dress parade through the streets. Phra Pradaeng is about 15 km from central Bangkok; taxi or bus. A distinctive Mon symbol is raised. Highlight: Calmer Songkran – Water play without the Bangkok crowds. Phra Pradaeng celebrates Songkran a week later than the rest of the country, in Mon style.
Is Phra Pradaeng Mon Songkran free to attend?
Yes, watching is free. The venue is Phra Pradaeng, Samut Prakan. Reach Phra Pradaeng via MRT plus taxi or the ferry. Bring dry clothes and a waterproof phone pouch. Highlight: Mon parade – People in Mon dress parade through the streets. Highlight: Hongsa flag pole – A distinctive Mon symbol is raised.
Festivals near Phra Pradaeng, Samut Prakan
- Bangkok Pride 8 km as the crow flies
- Bangkok Red Cross Fair 8 km as the crow flies
- Qingming (Tomb-Sweeping Day) 9 km as the crow flies
- Phra Samut Chedi Fair (Samut Prakan) 9 km as the crow flies
- Teachers' Day (Wai Khru) 9 km as the crow flies
Also in April
- Koh Samui Buffalo Fighting
- Chakri Memorial Day
- Full Moon Party (Koh Phangan)
- Luang Pho Sothon Fair (Chachoengsao)
- Sangkhlaburi Mon Songkran (Wat Wang Wiwekaram)
- Phanom Rung Festival (Sun Alignment)