Songkran spending set to fall this yearPassengers queue up at Mor Chit bus terminal in Chatuchak district, Bangkok on Thursday looking to travel to their home provinces ahead of the Songkran holiday. (Photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb)The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) has revised down its forecast for this year’s Songkran spending to as low as 120 billion baht, from a previous 129.6 billion baht, citing rising diesel prices. While 67% of respondents intend to travel during Songkran, the majority indicated a preference to travel within their own province. With current prices exceeding 48 baht per litre, Thanavath Phonvichai, president of the UTCC, said projected festival spending now stands at 120-125 billion baht. “People will go out and enjoy Songkran, but they will be more cautious with their spending,” he added.

Source: Bangkok Post April 09, 2026 19:22 UTC