The Songkran is on April 13,14,& 15 2011.
Does anyone know which day the big water festival in Chaing Mai will be, I only want to be there for that paticular day?
Thanks

13 May is the biggest water war day in Chiangmai because 13 May is Thai New Year. 14 is family day'

do not worry about dates they are entusiastic about songkran from start to finish esp in chaing mai - which will be about a week starting on the 12th

13 April not 13 May >>> Sorry

I was there for Songkran this year (2010) and it went on for three or four solid days in Chiang Mai. You will have nooooo problem getting soaked on any day during Songkran. It starts around noon and goes until sunset each day and no-one, I repeat, no-one is exempt :). So if you go outside...be prepared to get soaked! Bring a super-soaker and a plastic waterproof pouch to keep your belongings in. And have fun!!!!!!!!

hi, i am ricky from UK. i have some friends from thailand. i met them through hi5. from them i came to know about Songkran festival. i guess it is a great fulfilled festival.people play with water..its really cool.. they have sent me their pictures of this festival.. i am planning to go to thailand in next year during Songkran.. i'd be great fun i hope..

It is a madhouse all week that week in Chiang Mai!

I was in Chiang Mai for Songkran last year as well and previos posters are right, it is the same for the whole week!! I guess the first day would be the craziest, but you won't even tell the difference :)

Just keep in mind that although it is an amazing experience, you might get sick of it if you stay the whole week. In my opinion, 2-3 days is more than enough but everyone is different. Just be prepared to get soaked with ice cold water everywhere you go and enjoy it!!

Does anybody know anything about Songkran in Pai? Is it fun there too?

I will be traveling to Thailand for the month of April would anyone want to share some advice/secrets etc that a 26 y/o from America would see as important