CPN to host Songkran eventsMr Nattakit (centre) expects this year's events organised at CPN's malls nationwide to attract around 10 million participants. SET-listed Central Pattana Plc (CPN), the real estate developer and operator of Central shopping centres, will host Thailand's Songkran Festival 2026 at its malls nationwide, with a total budget of 500 million baht. Nattakit Tangpoonsinthana, chief marketing officer of CPN, said Thailand's Songkran festival is celebrated nationwide, stimulating economic activity in all regions and encouraging both travel and spending, which could be dubbed a "festive economy". CPN will organise events at 44 branches across the country, featuring more than 1,000 events and performances by over 400 artists. Central Pattaya will host events from April 14-19, with performances by Gutsnunova, Ae Jirakorn, Retrospect, Blackhead, Zeal, Paradox and Singto Namchok.

Source: Bangkok Post March 31, 2026 04:09 UTC