From 11-30 April 2026, Saneh Art by Songkran Festival 2026 turns Lumphini into a stomping ground for giant pop art characters.

Brace yourselves, the giant CRYBABY is walking among us! This year, the water fights are about to get a little more whimsical as the Saneh Art by Songkran Festival 2026 transforms Lumphini Park into a wonderland of supersized but lovable characters. 

All your favourites are here: CRYBABY, Mamuang, TOMATO TWINS, Papang and POORBOY. These instantly recognisable characters walk straight out of the unbridled imagination of internationally renowned Thai artists. Snap some photos if you must; posing alongside them is half the fun, though you can always opt for just a leisurely picnic in the cool shade they graciously offer – it sure is one way to beat the heat!

Trendy Gallery and Amazing Thailand are taking a creative approach to cultural promotion. Leveraging soft power isn’t exactly new, but mixing pop art and contemporary culture with a touch of tourism know-how to basically stage a public, open-air gallery where Thai artists can showcase their style and creativity is always refreshing to see. 

Alongside getting up close with the sculptures, visitors can join artist talks and hands-on arts and crafts workshops. There are also stamps to collect, with limited-edition prizes up for grabs. 

The event takes place at the Entertainment Plaza at Lumphini Park from 10am-8pm. The full event runs 11–15 April 2026, with the sculpture display continuing through 16–30 April 2026. 

The lineup includes:

CRYBABY

CRYBABY, the petulant brainchild of Nisa Srikumdee, shows that vulnerability can be a strength, especially when we can laugh through our sadness. Crying, one of our most basic and universal expressions, is what lets us connect and empathise with others in a world that’s often cruel and unfair. More than just a cute character, the concept CRYBABY speaks to our need to cry sometimes.

Mamuang

Named after the Thai word for mango, Wisut Ponnimit’s character also takes its cue from the fruit’s sunny colour. With clear roots in manga, it’s no wonder she’s so loved in Japan. Her expressions vary: sometimes wide-eyed, sometimes cutely annoyed. This time, she’s rocking a yellow tank top, a cap, and of course, a water gun.

POORBOY

POORBOY, Kasemwit Chaweewat’s white-furred, skateboarding monkey, looks straight out of Bangkok’s underground scene. His interests mirror the artist’s own, but his backstory is quite tragic – a forest home lost to deforestation, pushing him into the big city. Still, POORBOY is optimistic and has found a new place to romp around, quite fittingly, at Lumphini Park.

TOMATO TWINS

Sirinat Saiprasert’s cheeky characters come in a pair. These anthropomorphised twin tomatoes are mischievous little troublemakers, always frowning and always plotting something. They strike the kind of ridiculous poses that make you want to squeeze them (gently, so they don’t pop). This time, they’re perched on a banana rib like hobbyhorses, giving a playful nod to traditional Thai games

Papang

2CHOEY, aka Cherdsak Moyakhan, is best known for Fingies: characters with fists for faces. Their expressions are deliberately ambiguous; you never quite know what they’re feeling, yet that very absence creates emotion. Instead, it comes through in their playful gestures and body language. This new one at the park, though, is a dog named Papang. Covered in white clay powder, it captures the festive joy of Songkran.

Catch the vibe at Lumphini, or follow Koktail Magazine on Instagram and watch our video to get a quick taste of the event: