DestinationsTravellers advised to leave early for the airports over the Thai New Year period.

Get ready for the Songkran rush

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Songkran is a nationwide water festival celebrated in Thailand as the traditional New Year’s Day.
Songkran is a nationwide water festival celebrated in Thailand as the traditional New Year’s Day. Photo Credit: CatEdwards1/Getty Images

From April 11 to 17, passengers should plan on arriving at least three hours before departure at Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang and Phuket airports, advised Pol Col Cherngron Rimpadee, a spokesman for the Immigration Bureau. 

Air travellers journeying to Thailand’s three main airports during Songkran are advised to leave their homes early due to the heavy traffic and long passenger queues anticipated. 

From April 11 to 17, passengers should plan on arriving at least three hours before departure at Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang and Phuket airports, advised Pol Col Cherngron Rimpadee, a spokesman for the Immigration Bureau. 

The official Thai New Year holidays commence on April 12 and end on April 17.

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