Travelling in Thailand is peak during April if you are looking for a real taste of summer. With high temperatures, amazing beaches, and exciting events, April is an amazing time to visit the country as a whole. Due to the temperature, conditions are ideal for visiting the more Southern Region of Thailand, containing ample opportunities to snorkel, island hop, scuba dive, take boat trips, and so much more. Here, we will explore all of the many things to do in Thailand in April while staying safe as well.

Where to go in Thailand in April

Events throughout Thailand in April

 

The Songkran Festival represents the beginning of the Thai New Year. A beautiful cross-country celebration, featuring water, community, and excitement. Its roots are found within Buddhism, making the event a great experience for people of all ages.

April is a beautiful month to spend in Thailand, here we’ll go through some of the highlights across the country that you can use to plan your trip:

Songkran Festival / Water Festival

 

• Where: It is celebrated in many locations throughout the country. Hotspots can be found in Bangkok, Chaing Mai, Phuket, and Koh Samui.
• When: Sunday, April 13 until Tuesday, April 15.

 

Koh Phangan Full Moon Party

 

 

If you’re looking for a crazy party well look no further than the most popular monthly party held in Thailand. On the beautiful island of Koh Phangan, celebrate the Full Moon with hundreds of other tourists coming to visit.

 

• Where: Haad Rin Beach, Koh Phangan
• When: April 12 and 13
• Time: Approximately from 6.45pm to Late, exact time TBD

What to do in Thailand in April

Snorkelling

Though there are many amazing places in the South of Thailand to go snorkelling, here is a list of the best places we have found:

• Surin Islands (Richelieu Rock, Mae Yai Bay, Ao Mae Yai, Chong Kad Channel)

 

 

• Koh Lipe (Jabang, Koh Hin Ngam)
• Koh Rock Noi Shores
• Phi Phi Islands (Pileh Lagoon)

 

 

Scuba diving

A fan favourite bucket list item to check off in Thailand is of course taking a deeper look into the amazing marine life the country has to offer. If you want to dive in deeper than just the surface-level experience you can get from snorkelling, scuba diving is the way to go.

Just make sure that you are secure in your ability to swim and scuba diving before you go for it as it could be dangerous if done irresponsibly.

 

• Koh Kanta (contains an extensive variety of marine life)

 

 

• Koh Tao (well-known for its dive schools)
• Koh Phi Phi (great place to find Leopard sharks)
• Similan Islands (a hotspot for manta rays and whale sharks)
• Pattaya (wreck dives galore)

 

 

Go island hopping throughout the variety of islands in Southern Thailand

Island hopping is a great way to explore all of the natural wonders that Thailand has to offer. For travellers looking to keep it moving, island hopping is a great way to see a lot, in a short period of time.

 

 

 

The other things that you can do in Thailand throughout this time would be:

• Visit the variety of beaches the country offers, such as Tubtim Bay, Ko Samet
• Visit beautiful national parks such as Khao Luang National Park
• Go hiking at sites like the Tiger Cave Temple
• Take a boat trip and get to know the country at a glance or with a more immersive experience with trips such as the 2-Hour Journey Through Local Life
• And of course, last but never least. Take a tour through the infamous Buddhist Temples that the country has to offer

 

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