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Discover the Essence of “Pi Mai Muang”: Le Méridien Chiang Rai Resort Unveils Exclusive Songkran Stays, Traditional Parades, and Lanna Market Experiences

Le Méridien Chiang Rai Resort is inviting guests to discover the soul of the North this Songkran, as the resort presents a thoughtfully curated celebration of Pi Mai Muang — Lanna New Year. Nestled along the Kok River, the resort offers a meaningful escape for those seeking to connect with the region’s rich cultural heritage, from the quiet reverence of an early-morning alms-giving ceremony to the vibrant pageantry of a traditional Lanna procession, graceful dance performances, a bustling riverside market, and an indulgent Alaskan Crab Dinner Buffet.

Celebrating Pi Mai Muang: Songkran in the Lanna Tradition
While Songkran is celebrated across Thailand, Chiang Rai’s Pi Mai Muang holds a distinction all its own. Rooted in ancient Lanna civilisation, the festival here is observed as a time of spiritual renewal — marked by merit-making, ceremonial water pouring to honour elders, sand pagoda offerings adorned with colourful tung flags, and the sacred bathing of Buddha images with fragrant floral water. As a heartland province of the historic Lanna Kingdom, Chiang Rai preserves the warmth, authenticity, and cultural pride that make it one of Thailand’s most compelling destinations for a meaningful new year celebration.

Lanna Songkran Festival Highlights at Prempree Lawn (13 April 2026):

Guests are invited to take part in a series of festive highlights at the resort’s Laan Prempreedee celebration grounds:

  • Alms-Giving Ceremony — Begin the Lanna New Year with an auspicious merit-making ritual at dawn, a cherished tradition passed down through generations.

  • Songkran Cultural Procession — Witness a spectacular parade honouring Lanna’s living heritage, with intricately adorned floats and ceremonial regalia.

  • Lanna Dance Performances & Buddha Bathing Ceremony — Be captivated by the elegance of traditional Lanna dance, before joining the sacred ceremony of bathing the Buddha image with fragrant water.

  • Kad Mua (Local Market) — Explore a vibrant Lanna-style marketplace brimming with local crafts, artisanal products, and hands-on cultural workshops, held on both 13 and 14 April 2026 from 09:00-14:00 hrs.

Songkran Lanna Festival Room Package:

Guests looking to make the most of the festivities can enhance their stay with the resort’s exclusive Songkran Lanna Festival Package — a seamless blend of cultural immersion and refined comfort. The package features a minimum two-night stay in a Deluxe Room with a private balcony, daily breakfast buffet for two guests complete with three Lanna-inspired signature dishes, and a highlight dinner not to be missed: the Alaskan Crab Dinner Buffet at Latest Recipe on the evening of 13 April 2026.

  • Accommodation: Deluxe Room with private balcony | Minimum 2-night stay

  • Daily Breakfast Buffet for 2: Featuring 3 Lanna-inspired signature dishes

  • Alaskan Crab Dinner Buffet for 2: Evening of 13 April 2026

  • Booking Period: Now through 12 April 2026

  • Stay Period: 12–14 April 2026

An Exclusive Keepsake: Art Collaboration with a Local Chiang Rai Artist
To honor the 2026 Songkran season, Le Méridien Chiang Rai Resort proudly announces an exclusive collaboration with Kitsinee Thanwarukkit, a celebrated Chiang Rai artist whose work was featured on the international stage at the Thailand Biennale. Under the evocative theme “Joy of Pi Mai Muang,” Kitsinee has created a limited-edition commemorative keepsake that captures the festive spirit of the Lanna New Year and the resort’s sophisticated identity. This bespoke memento will be gifted exclusively to guests staying from 13–15 April 2026
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Alaskan Crab Dinner Buffet at Latest Recipe:
Celebrate Family Day in style with an extraordinary Alaskan Crab Dinner Buffet at Latest Recipe Restaurant. Guests are invited to savour the finest Alaskan snow crab and an extensive festive spread — the perfect setting for an evening of celebration with family and friends on the banks of the Kok River.

  • Date & Time: 13 April 2026 | 18:00 – 21:00 hrs.

  • Venue: Latest Recipe Restaurant

  • Price: THB 1,850++ per person

April Special: Khao Chae at Latest Recipe:
Throughout April, Latest Recipe invites guests to cool down with Khao Chae — a timeless Thai recipe of fragrant jasmine rice served in chilled floral water, accompanied by an array of traditional sides including fried shrimp paste balls, sweet preserved radish, shredded pork, stuffed chillies, and sweet fish floss. Savoured against the backdrop of the serene Kok River, it is the ideal antidote to the season’s warmth.

  • Hours: 11:00 – 22:00 hrs. | Available throughout April only

  • Price: THB 499++ per set

  • Venue: Latest Recipe Restaurant

Summer Aloe Glow Treatment at Pavati Spa:
Guests seeking a moment of restoration are invited to experience the Summer Aloe Glow at Parvati Spa. This specially designed 60-minute treatment harnesses the cooling properties of aloe vera gel to soothe sun-exposed skin, deeply replenish moisture, and revive the skin’s natural luminosity — the perfect complement to the season.

  • Duration: 60 minutes

  • Price: THB 1,550++ per person

Le Méridien Chiang Rai Resort warmly invites guests to experience the authentic spirit of Lanna this Songkran. Whether beginning the day in quiet reflection at an alms-giving ceremony, joining the colour and energy of the procession and Kad Mua market, or gathering with loved ones over an exquisite riverside dinner, every moment has been crafted to create memories that endure long after the festival ends.

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