Major annual festivals, traditions, markets, concerts and cultural events from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Phuket, Isan and the historic provinces — with dates confirmed annually by organisers.
Silom, Khao San & citywide · Bangkok
Thailand's traditional New Year combines temple visits, family observances and the symbolic pouring of water with large public celebrations. Bangkok's best-known street festivities centre on Silom and Khao San Road.
Chao Phraya Riverside & ICONSIAM · Bangkok
People float candle-lit krathong on waterways to mark the twelfth lunar month's full moon. Bangkok's Chao Phraya riverfront, including ICONSIAM and Asiatique, hosts major public celebrations.
Old City, Ping River & authorised celebration grounds · Chiang Mai
Northern Thailand's Lanna lantern tradition fills Chiang Mai with hanging khom lanterns, temple ceremonies, parades and organised sky-lantern releases. Dates follow the regional lunar calendar and permitted release zones can change annually.
Sukhothai Historical Park · Sukhothai
Sukhothai stages one of Thailand's most atmospheric Loy Krathong programmes among the illuminated ruins of its UNESCO-listed historical park, with cultural performances, processions and traditional crafts.
Dan Sai district · Loei
Dan Sai's colourful merit-making festival is known for dancers wearing tall painted masks made from rice-steamer baskets and coconut husks. It forms part of Bun Luang and blends Buddhist observance with local spirit traditions.
Mueang Yasothon · Yasothon
Communities parade and launch large traditional rockets as a merit-making appeal for seasonal rain. Yasothon's programme is the country's best-known version, combining processions, Isan music, dance and judged launches.
Thung Si Mueang & central Ubon Ratchathani · Ubon Ratchathani
Monumental wax sculptures are paraded through Ubon Ratchathani before being presented to temples for Buddhist Lent. The event showcases nationally recognised candle-carving workshops, music and northeastern culture.
Chinese shrines across Phuket · Phuket
Phuket's nine-day Taoist festival centres on abstinence, white clothing, shrine ceremonies and processions led by spirit mediums. Ceremonies are concentrated around historic Chinese shrines in Phuket Town and nearby districts.
Mueang Sakon Nakhon · Sakon Nakhon
Elaborate beeswax castles and Buddhist scenes are created for temple offerings and displayed in a major procession marking the end of Buddhist Lent. Long-boat racing and regional performances accompany the festival.
Yaowarat, Chinatown · Bangkok
During the ninth lunar month, Yaowarat fills with yellow flags and meat-free Chinese-Thai dishes as temples and businesses observe the annual vegetarian festival.
Yaowarat Road, Chinatown · Bangkok
Bangkok's Chinatown marks Lunar New Year with lanterns, lion and dragon dances, cultural performances and street food around Yaowarat Road and MRT Wat Mangkon.
Surin Elephant Show Stadium · Surin
Surin's long-running annual programme highlights the province's relationship with elephants and Kui mahout communities through processions, cultural demonstrations and stadium presentations.
Phra Prang Sam Yot · Lopburi
A fruit and vegetable feast is arranged near Lopburi's Khmer-era Phra Prang Sam Yot for the city's resident macaques. The modern tourism event is accompanied by performances and local festivities.
Ayutthaya Historical Park area · Ayutthaya
Muay Thai practitioners gather in Ayutthaya to honour teachers through the wai kru ceremony and commemorate the legendary fighter Nai Khanom Tom, with demonstrations and traditional martial-arts activities.
Nong Buak Haad Park & Old City · Chiang Mai
Cool-season blooms, elaborate floral floats, horticultural displays and a city parade celebrate Chiang Mai's gardens and northern climate. Nong Buak Haad Park is a principal exhibition venue.
Pattaya Beach · Pattaya
International teams stage large synchronised fireworks displays over Pattaya Bay, with beach concerts, food and viewing areas along Beach Road. The exact weekend and traffic plan are announced each year.
ICONSIAM, Charoen Nakhon · Bangkok
Bangkok's landmark riverfront complex hosts seasonal festivals, multimedia fountain shows, markets and headline concerts at True Icon Hall, all connected to the BTS Gold Line.
UOB Live, EmSphere · Bangkok
UOB Live is a central Bangkok indoor arena hosting international touring artists, entertainment and corporate events in the EM District near Phrom Phong BTS.
Chatuchak Weekend Market · Bangkok
Bangkok's vast weekend market brings together thousands of vendors selling fashion, art, plants, antiques, homeware and food beside Kamphaeng Phet MRT and Mo Chit BTS.
Asiatique, Charoen Krung · Bangkok
The restored riverside warehouse district combines shops, food, entertainment and the Asiatique Sky observation wheel, with boat connections from the Saphan Taksin area.
Central Bangkok · Bangkok
Bangkok's annual Pride programme includes a large central-city parade, community events and public celebrations. The confirmed route and schedule are published by organisers each year.
Temples, galleries & public sites citywide · Bangkok
The biennial presents contemporary art in museums, temples, heritage buildings and public spaces across Bangkok, linking international artists with the city's historic and modern settings.
Festival dates based on lunar calendars, municipal schedules or organiser programmes can move from year to year. Check the linked official reference before booking travel.