Songkran Festival in Bangkok Visitor to Bangkok during April 13 to 15 should take some time to enjoy the Songkran Festival. Also know as the water festival, the main draw of this celebration is the playful water throwing that takes place in the streets. The Songkran Festival is marked by the tradition of water throwing and any passersby will end up drenched in the process. There is more to the Songkran Festival than just water throwing as it has deep religious meaning.