(13 April 2026 and 16 April 2026, Bangkok)
The Embassy of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar in Bangkok celebrated the Myanmar Traditional New Year (Maha Thingyan) Water Festival in commemoration of, and to welcome, of the advent of the Myanmar New Year 1388 ME. The opening ceremony was held on 13 April 2026 (Thingyan Eve), and the closing ceremony was held on 16 April 2026 (Thingyan A-Tat Day), both of which were celebrated in a lively and festive atmosphere at the premises of the Myanmar Embassy Residence in Bangkok.
The events were hosted by H.E. U Zaw Zaw Soe, Ambassador of Myanmar to the Kingdom of Thailand, and his spouse, and were attended by Daw Cho Cho Soe, Minister/ Deputy Chief of the Mission, Brigadier General Win Thu Lin, Myanmar Defence Attaché (Army, Navy, and Air Force), and his spouse; officials and staff members of the Myanmar Embassy, the Office of the Military Attaché (Army, Navy, and Air Force), and the Labour Attaché Office, along with their family members; Myanmar scholarship students studying in Thailand; Thai diplomats and business partners with close ties to the Myanmar Embassy: members of the Myanmar Business Community in Thailand; and invited guests.
In accordance with the program, the Ambassador delivered a New Year goodwill message, followed by traditional Thingyan song and dance performances presented by staff members and their families, as well as invited guests, contributing a vibrant and festive atmosphere.
Thereafter, attendees were served traditional Myanmar Thingyan delicacies, including Thingyan Htamin (Thingyan rice), Mont Lone Yay Paw (Glutinous rice balls with jaggery), Shwe Yin Aye (a traditional coconut milk dessert), Mont Let Saung(traditional Myanmar festive dessert) and other Myanmar traditional foods and seasonal desserts. Guests also participated in the customary water-splashing activities, celebrating the Thingyan Festival in a joyful spirit.
