Songkran / SEA water-festival creative and offer checklist

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By Leila Fernandez, Managing Editor1 min read

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Songkran / SEA water-festival creative and offer checklist

Songkran 2026 public holidays in Thailand are listed 13–15 April. SEA operators need festival creative and offer gates beyond CNY/Diwali.

Songkran (Thai New Year / water festival) is a SEA seasonal peak distinct from CNY.

2026 dates

The ASEAN 2026 calendar PDF lists Thailand Songkran Day / Thai New Year’s Day on 13–15 April 2026. Re-confirm against the Thai Cabinet or Ministry of Foreign Affairs holiday announcements if a substitute day is added.

Checklist

  1. TH calendar block — 13–15 Apr 2026; note neighbouring SEA new-year festivals separately (e.g. Myanmar Thingyan) without mixing creatives.
  2. Creative — Water-festival motifs reviewed by TH speakers; avoid disrespectful “soaking” stereotypes.
  3. Offers — Live-ops timers in ICT; UA CTAs match.
  4. UA pacing — TH budget cap for festival days; no invented CPI.
  5. Moderation — TH community coverage.
  6. Teardown — 16 Apr rollback.

Facts versus limits

Reference table
FieldEvidence or limit
Songkran 13–15 Apr 2026ASEAN 2026 calendar PDF
Thai substitute holidaysRe-check national notice
Multi-country SEA upliftNot asserted

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Research checked 20 September 2026. Local draft; human review pending. Author null.

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