When and where
Next edition: The date for next year is not confirmed yet; the festival is usually held in April.
When: Mid April (around Thai Songkran)
Rule: Lunar calendar. Variable: 2026 main ceremony on 17 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 Sangkhlaburi Mon Songkran (Wat Wang Wiwekaram)
Sangkhlaburi lies close to the Myanmar border and has a large Mon community. Its Songkran has its own character: at Wat Wang Wiwekaram scented water flows through bamboo channels to bathe the monks, a custom the press describes as unique in Thailand. A friendly community water-splashing follows. The festival is calmer and more traditional than the water fights elsewhere and offers a lovely glimpse into Mon culture.
Getting there
Sangkhlaburi is about 220 km from Kanchanaburi town; bus or minivan (4 hours).
Highlights
- Bamboo channels Scented water flows past the monks.
- Mon community A border village with its own traditions.
- Gentle water play Friendly rather than rowdy.
Tips for Sangkhlaburi Mon Songkran (Wat Wang Wiwekaram)
- Come in the morning for the ceremonies.
- Behave respectfully.
- It is far from Kanchanaburi town; plan an overnight stay.
Sangkhlaburi Mon Songkran (Wat Wang Wiwekaram) on the map
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The map shows Wat Wang Wiwekaram near Sangkhlaburi, where the Mon ceremony takes place.
Frequently asked questions about Sangkhlaburi Mon Songkran (Wat Wang Wiwekaram)
When is Sangkhlaburi Mon Songkran (Wat Wang Wiwekaram) in 2026?
Sangkhlaburi Mon Songkran falls in 2026 on 17 April, at Wat Wang Wiwekaram, Sangkhlaburi. Rule: Mid April (around Thai Songkran). An official or clearly documented source confirms this date.
Where is the best place to see Sangkhlaburi Mon Songkran (Wat Wang Wiwekaram)?
Watch it best at Wat Wang Wiwekaram, Sangkhlaburi. Scented water flows past the monks. Sangkhlaburi is about 220 km from Kanchanaburi town; bus or minivan (4 hours). A border village with its own traditions. Highlight: Gentle water play – Friendly rather than rowdy. Sangkhlaburi lies close to the Myanmar border and has a large Mon community.
What should I bring or wear to Sangkhlaburi Mon Songkran (Wat Wang Wiwekaram)?
Come in the morning for the ceremonies. Behave respectfully. It is far from Kanchanaburi town; plan an overnight stay. Highlight: Bamboo channels – Scented water flows past the monks. Highlight: Mon community – A border village with its own traditions.
Festivals near Wat Wang Wiwekaram, Sangkhlaburi
- River Kwai Bridge Week (Kanchanaburi) 165 km as the crow flies
- Don Chedi Memorial Fair (Suphan Buri) 180 km as the crow flies
- Nakhon Sawan Chinese New Year (Pak Nam Pho) 190 km as the crow flies
- Krathong Sai (Tak) 205 km as the crow flies
- Asarnha Bucha 225 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)
- Phra Pradaeng Mon Songkran
- Phanom Rung Festival (Sun Alignment)