Events

Creative hub along the Chaophraya River where studios, warehouses, and shophouses open for design events.

Colourful fair at the base of Khao Wang palace hill with light shows projected onto the hilltop chedis.

Floral floats and beauty pageants parade through the old city moat roads at the peak of the flower season.

Candlelit processions at temples nationwide commemorating the day 1,250 disciples gathered around the Buddha.

Thailand's New Year — the world's largest water fight with parades, sand chedis, and merit-making across every city.

Ancient Brahmin ritual at Sanam Luang marking the start of the rice planting season — oxen predict the harvest.

Villagers dress as colourful ghosts with papier-mâché masks in Dan Sai — one of Thailand's most unique festivals.

International jazz musicians perform on the beach at sunset — one of Asia's finest outdoor music events.

Nine days of strict veganism and extraordinary street processions featuring fire-walking and body piercing.

Thousands of paper khom loi lanterns released into the night sky over the Ping River — utterly magical.

Float decorated banana-leaf rafts lit with candles and incense on rivers and canals to honour the water spirits.

Hundreds of elephants perform in mock battle re-enactments and parade through Surin city.

Hot-air balloons and lanterns illuminate the White Temple grounds in a spectacular annual light festival.

Light and sound shows illuminate the ancient ruins, with cultural performances and a traditional market.