What are the official dates for the Songkran festival in Thailand in 2018 and how might they affect visa applications?

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Mar 5, 2018

7 years ago

Roy ***********

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Does anyone know the correct dates for next months Songkran festival, as they may coincide with my next visa application. Looking online I am seeing both from the 13th to 16th April  or from the 13th to 17th of April....  🤔

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The Songkran festival in 2018 officially takes place from April 12th to April 16th, with April 12th declared a public holiday by the Thai government. There may be inconsistencies online regarding the end date, with some sources suggesting it extends to April 17th. It is advisable for expats to check with their respective Thai consulates for any changes to their operating days during this holiday, as this might impact their visa application process.

Roy ***********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Great, 12th-16th is ideal, I can then go to Yangon on the 17th for my visa - thanks everyone!

7 years ago

Dennis **********

12th till16th, 5 day holiday. Last week the 12th was officialy stated a public holiday for this years songkran

7 years ago

Steve ******

Songkran 2018 in Thailand will begin on

Friday, April 13

and ends on

Sunday, April 15

7 years ago

Steve ******

@Tod ********

as I said immediately after.

7 years ago

Tod *********

@Steve *****

, false :/

The thai cabinet approved Songkran to run from the 12 thru to the 16th this year.

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7 years ago

Steve ******

I’m sure, festivities start Thurs 12th back on the 17th.

7 years ago

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Steve ******

Tod *********

Check the specific consulate you are going to for your visa to see the days they will be closed. Different consulates in different countries are closed different days for thai holidayz.

7 years ago

Tod *********

According to the thai gov't the OFFICIAL holiday days in thailand are the 12, 13, & 16th of April.

7 years ago

Tod *********

What thai consulate are you going to for a visa?

7 years ago

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Tod *********

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