Songkran markets across Thailand add special delight to festivities this year
Songkran festivities in Nong Khai this year should be special this year thanks to the “Tong Chom Market” organised by the Department of Internal Trade (DIT) from April 12 to 16.
“The event aims to stimulate the economy and tourism,” DIT director-general Wattanasak Sur-iam said on Saturday.
The market on Muang district’s Walking Street will feature stalls selling local goods, music shows, cultural performances and, of course, a water-splashing party.
“Visitors can also pay respects to sacred Buddha statues and relics at the event,” he added.
Similar events are being held at more than 200 other venues across the country. Here’s a list of some participating markets:
North: Kad Khuang Muang Nan (Walking Street), Ming Muang Dee Best Walking Street and Teaw Kad Lang Mueang Pua Market (Nan); Kad Muan Jai San Lom Choi Market (Chiang Mai); Rim Yom 2437 Market (Sukhothai); Kad Long Him Khao Market (Chiang Mai)
Northeast: Jumpa Srinakhon 1,000 Year Market (Maha Sarakham); Muang Ya 100-Year Market (Nakhon Ratchasima); Tongchom Bueng Khong Long Market (Bueng Kan); Ton Tann Green Market (Khon Kaen)
Central: Talat Phlu Market and Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market (Bangkok); Luang Pu Thuat Market (Ayutthaya); Wat Don Wai Floating Market (Nakhon Pathom); Wat Phai Rong Wua Market (Suphanburi); Wat Phra Non Chaksri Market and Phikun Thong Community Market (Singburi); Wat Maneewong Community Market and Wat Luang Pho Pak Daeng Market (Nakhon Nayok); Rim Khlong Por Phan Thai Norasing Market (Samut Sakhon); Chao Phraya Land Market (Chai Nat); Koi Kee Old Market (Ratchaburi); Sangkhla Buri Walking Street (Kanchanaburi); and Sai Noi Floating Market (Nonthaburi)
South: Pho Ta Hin Chang Market (Chumphon); Khlonghae Floating Market (Songkhla); Nawong Market (Nakhon Si Thammarat); Krabi Walking Street (Krabi); Lard Yai Walking Street (Phuket); and Takua Pa Walking Street (Phang Nga)
