Bangkok: People participated in the ritual of pouring water over the Phra Phuttha Sihing Buddha image at the City Hall Plaza in Bangkok. On April 13, 2026, citizens and tourists gathered at the City Hall Plaza in Bangkok to participate in the water-pouring ceremony and pay homage to Phra Phuttha Sihing, celebrating Songkran 2026, seeking blessings for their lives and families.

According to Thai News Agency, the bringing of the Phra Phuttha Sihing Buddha image for the public to pour water over is one of the important activities of the Songkran festival in Bangkok, giving people the opportunity to participate in preserving Thai culture and starting the Thai New Year with auspiciousness.