The festival began in 2004 and was founded by Thai Culture and Food Festival Inc. a not-for-profit incorporated association in Melbourne, Australia to enable the Thai community to celebrate the traditional Songkran festival and to promote Thai culture and Food to Australian audiences.
In 2004, the event began as an initiative by Thai Culture and Food Festival Inc., a Melbourne-based not-for-profit group, aimed at allowing the Thai community to honor its ancient Songkran festival traditions while showcasing Thai culture and food to the local audience.