Songkran 2026: Check Bangkok Traffic Routes, Road Closures, and Detours

For Songkran 2026, Bangkok is preparing to become lively once again with full-scale events at several major landmarks, including world-class excitement at " Silom Road " and a classic atmosphere at " Khao San Road " But before grabbing your water gun and heading out, the most important thing is to " plan your travel " because this year, traffic police have announced special regulations including road closures, parking bans, and traffic rerouting to manage crowds and reduce accidents. You can also checkthe 8 ironclad rules for Songkran 2026—prohibited acts and penalties

Thairath Online reminds everyone that“mindfulness”must come before“splashing”always. Carefully check detour routes and parking spots so this joyous festival doesn’t end in frustration on the roads.

Summary of Bangkok traffic regulations during Songkran 2026 festival

1. All vehicle traffic is prohibited on

• Silom Road (Sala Daeng Intersection to Nararam Intersection)
  Date: 12-14 April 2026
  Time: 10:00 - 21:00
  Note: The area will serve as a water play zone (Walking Street).
  
  
• Narathiwat Road leftmost lane (from Narathiwat Intersection to Nararam Intersection)
  Date: 12-14 April 2026
  Time: All day
  Note: Leftmost lane (lane 1 outbound).
  
  
• Area around Khao San Road(Krai Si, Khao San, Chakrapong, Tanao (from Korkwua Intersection to Wongwian 13 Hongs), Tani, Bowonniwet, Rambuttri, 13 Hongs, Soi Rong Mai, Soi Wat Chanachongkram)
  Date: 13-15 April 2026
  Time: 11:00 - 24:00

2. No stopping or parking of any vehicles on

• Ratchadamri Road (both sides) (Sala Daeng Intersection to Ratchadamri Intersection)
  Date: 11-15 April 2026
  Time: All day

• Soi Lat Phrao 101 (from the mouth of Soi Lat Phrao 101 to Pho Kaeo Intersection)
  Date: 13-15 April 2026
  Time: 05:00 - 24:00

• Charoen Krung Road (both sides) (Chan Charoen Krung Intersection to Thanon Tok Intersection)
  Date: 13-15 April 2026
  Time: 16:00 - 24:00

3. One-way traffic designated on

• Phra Sumen Road (from Bang Lamphu Intersection toward Saphan Wan Chat Intersection)
  Date: 13-15 April 2026
  Time: 11:00 - 24:00

• Soi Wat Weluwanaram 9 - Kosumruamjai Road - Pracha Uthit Road - Siri Suk Intersection
  Date: 13-15 April 2026
  Time: 16:00 - 24:00

Restrictions on Songkran water play areas inBangkok Metropolitan Area

Contact and route inquiry channels

• Traffic hotline 1197: Main channel for route inquiries and incident reporting throughout the festival period.

• SCAN ME: A QR code is located at the bottom right for scanning to receive additional information.

For Songkran 2026, all road users are urged to strictly follow traffic rules and regulations for safety and to reduce congestion in Bangkok.