Where to experience Songkran in Koh Samui (2025)

Songkran, the Thai New Year, turns Thailand into a giant water park, and Koh Samui is no exception. This year, the islandโ€™s never looked better, still glowing from its starring role in The White Lotus Season 3. Now everyone wants a piece of the drama-soaked paradise.

And whether youโ€™re one of them, or youโ€™ve been here all along because youโ€™re cool like that, hereโ€™s where to be in Koh Samui this Songkran.

The best Songkran events in Koh Samui (2025)

Songkran Festival 2025 at ARKbar Beach Club Koh Samui

Songkran Festival 2025 at ARKbar Beach Club Koh Samui
Songkran Festival. Image via ARKbar Beach Club Koh Samui

Date & Time: Saturday, April 12 to Wednesday, April 16

Location: ARKbar Beach Club Koh Samui

Price: Free entry

ARKbar Beach Club is hosting six nights of non-stop beach parties for Songkran Festival 2025, with a line-up of seven international artists. Andrea Pomeje, Honey Gee, Sevek, Romeo Blanco and Cuebrick will all be performing live against a backdrop of tropical nights and ocean breeze.

Set right on the sand at Bo Phut, the beach club transforms into a dancefloor under the stars, with fire shows, lively crowds, and water-splashing mayhem.

Seen Splash Songkran Pool Party at SEEN Beach Club Samui

Seen Splash Songkran Pool Party at SEEN Beach Club Samui
Seen Splash Songkran Pool Party. Image via SEEN Beach Club Samui

Date & Time: Sunday, April 13 to Tuesday, April 15, from 2pm

Location: SEEN Beach Club Samui

Price: Free entry

SEEN Splash Pool Party is coming in hot with three days of sun, sound, and serious splash-factors. DJs will be on deck, the drinks will be cold, and the energy wonโ€™t dip until long after sunset.

Since poolside dancing and water guns come standard, donโ€™t expect to stay dry all day. And yes, families are in on the action, too, because children are welcome until 7pm.

Amazing Sundays Brunch at Nikki Beach Koh Samui

Amazing Sundays Brunch at Nikki Beach Koh Samui
Amazing Sundays Brunch at Nikki Beach Koh Samui. Image via Nikki Beach Hospitality Group

Date & Time: Sunday, April 13, from 12pm to 4pm

Location: Nikki Beach Koh Samui

Looking to trade water guns for cocktails this year? Well, then, Nikki Beach Koh Samui is the chichest place to be. On Sunday, their iconic Amazing Sundays Brunch gets a Songkran flavour.

You can enjoy live Thai cooking stations, savour a buffet of bold local flavours by Executive Chef Brandon Souris, and relax in a beachffront setting thatโ€™ll have you forgetting about flights home.

Thereโ€™ll be traditional Thai dancers and tropical beats from the beach clubโ€™s resident DJ, of course. And to complete the experience, the resort is also having a water-pouring ceremony over a Buddha statue. Itโ€™s a soft and fragrant nod to tradition before the rosรฉ kicks in.

Thai Rhythm at Central Samui

Songkran at Central Samui
Image via Central Samui

Date & Time: Sunday, April 13 to Tuesday, April 15, from 12pm to 12am

Location: Central Samui

Foam, beats, and a splash of culture are what you can expect at Central Samuiโ€™s Thai Rhythm. Theyโ€™re combining Thai with world-class EDM for 12 hours of heat daily, noon till mindnight. Claiming to be the islandโ€™s biggest foam party, itโ€™s your chance to splash, dance, and celebrate Songkran in the best way possible.

Songkran of Siam โ€“ Thai Buffet Night at Silvadee Pool Spa Resort

Songkran of Siam - Thai Buffet Night at Silvadee Pool Spa Resort
Songkran of Siam โ€“ Thai Buffet Night. Image via Silvadee Pool Spa Resort

Date & Time: Sunday, April 13, from 6.30pm to 10.30pm

Location: Silvadee Pool Spa Resort

Price: 1,890 baht per person

Once youโ€™ve had your fill of foam, DJs, and facefuls of water, Silvadee Pool Spa Resort offers a drier way to continue the celebration. The resort is serving up authentic Thai cuisine, which means youโ€™ll be dry, but your mouth will water. In addition to the buffet, the evening lineup also includes traditional Thai dance, Muay Thai shows, and live entertainment.

Center Force x CHI Samui Songkran Party at Chi Samui

Center Force x CHI Samui Songkran Party at Chi Samui
Center Force x CHI Samui Songkran Party. Image via Chi Samui

Date & Time: Sunday, April 13, from 2pm

Location: Chi Samui

If youโ€™re the sort who likes your beach days loud, your water fights wild, and your soundtracks spun by legends, then CentreForce X CHI Samui is where your Songkran starts. KKlass, SamSupplier, Masterpasha, Maxissac, MrPasha, and DaveDevoted are all lined up to make your time extra fun.

 

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Songkran Festivities at SALA Samui Chaweng Beach Resort

Songkran Festivities at SALA Samui Chaweng Beach Resort
Songkran Festivities. Image via SALA Samui Chaweng Beach Resort

Date & Time: Sunday, April 13, from 6pm to 10pm

Location: SALA Samui Chaweng Beach Resort

Price: 1,200++ baht per person

Water guns down, forks up. The Water Splash Festival at SALA Samui Chaweng Beach Resort is serving more than just a good soak this Songkran. Youโ€™re invited to feast on a buffet full of Thai dishes, zesty salads, juicy ribs, hot dogs, and bites created exclusively for the festival.

And donโ€™t dash off too soon, even when youโ€™re so full you cannot even stand up. The night closes with a fire show, and you wonโ€™t want to miss it.

A quick overview of Songkran events in Koh Samui (2025)

No. Event Date Location
1 Songkran Festival 2025 at ARKbar Beach Club Koh Samui Saturday, April 12 to Wednesday, April 16 ARKbar Beach Club Koh Samui
2 Seen Splash Songkran Pool Party at SEEN Beach Club Samui Sunday, April 13 to Tuesday, April 15, from 2pm SEEN Beach Club Samui
3 Amazing Sundays Brunch at Nikki Beach Koh Samui Sunday, April 13, from 12pm to 4pm Nikki Beach Koh Samui
4 Thai Rhythm at Central Samui Sunday, April 13 to Tuesday, April 15, from 12pm to 12am Central Samui
5 Songkran of Siam โ€“ Thai Buffet Night at Silvadee Pool Spa Resort Sunday, April 13, from 6.30pm to 10.30pm Silvadee Pool Spa Resort
6 Center Force x CHI Samui Songkran Party at Chi Samui Sunday, April 13, from 2pm Chi Samui
7 Songkran Festivities at SALA Samui Chaweng Beach Resort Sunday, April 13, from 6pm to 10pm SALA Samui Chaweng Beach Resort

With foam parties, poolside DJs, and traditional Thai buffets, Koh Samuiโ€™s Songkran scene in 2025 has something for every kind of New Year reveler.

Planning to be in the north instead? Donโ€™t miss our full guide to the best Songkran events in Chiang Mai 2025. Thailandโ€™s cultural capital throws one of the countryโ€™s most unforgettable celebrations.

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