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Lesson 149: How Thailand Celebrates Songkran—From Chiang Mai to the Sea


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Ever wondered how Songkran is celebrated beyond Bangkok? 🌊 In this episode of Learn Thai with Ling, Anchisa invites two special guests—Jomm from Chiang Mai and Ananda from Pangnga—to share how their hometowns uniquely celebrate the Thai New Year. From temple traditions and water fights in the North to ancestor worship and sea rituals in the South, you'll hear personal stories, local phrases, and surprising cultural details that make Songkran special across Thailand.


💡 Highlights:

  • สงกรานต์ (Songkran) – Thai New Year and water festival tradition 💦
  • Mahom fabric fashion and temple visits in Northern Thailand 🧵
  • Ancestor worship and Sea Gypsy customs in the South 🌊
  • Regional greetings and how locals say "Happy Songkran!" in their dialects 🗣️
  • Songkran’s origin from India and its recognition as a World Heritage celebration 🌏
  • Tips on water-splashing etiquette and cultural respect during the festival 🙏


Tune in and discover the little things that make Thai culture so special!


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