As a Chiang Mai celebrates its 729th year, it is readying itself for a very busy Songkran holiday, which Mayor Assanee Buranupakorn said will be held from the 7th-16th April. According to the mayor, this year’s theme will be all about splashy fun, a big turnaround from traditional themes of tradition and culture. There will be a plethora of both and all types of activities so please visit