During the Songkran festival, the traditional Thai national costume becomes very popular among foreign tourists, especially women. Many of them visit the Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun) in Bangkok in national costumes, creating an impressive image.
Costume shops located near the famous temple report that the demand for traditional Thai national costumes increases dramatically during the Songkran holiday. There are especially many orders for women's national dresses, which attract with their beauty of Thai silk.
Costumes can be rented from shops located near the famous Wat Arun temple. Prices start at 150 baht for a three hour rental and include makeup services.
Women's national costume consists of a corset covered with one scarf, which is thrown over the chest to an unloaded shoulder and leaves the other shoulder open.
Men can rent a long-sleeved shirt with an extended collar, as well as a rectangle-shaped fabric called pakama, which is wrapped around the waist.
A beautiful and memorable image in traditional national costumes helps tourists to better immerse themselves in the culture of Thailand and enjoy the Songkran holiday.
