Birthday Of The Queen Mother Sirikit
2026-08-12
Mother’s Day (Wan Mae) is celebrated each year on August 12, the birthday of Queen Mother Sirikit. Well-known for her charity work, the Queen Mother is the honorary president of the Thai Red Cross.

Phuket Por Tor Festival
2026-08-19 - 2026-09-06 | Phuket, Phuket, Phuket, Thailand
Por Tor or the ‘Hungry Ghost’ festival, is an important merit-making event for the ethnic Chinese. Special food, flowers, and candles are offered to ancestors on altars. Other offerings are made to ‘feed the ghosts without relatives’ that are said to have been released from hell for the month.

Experience this beautiful event for yourself at any Chinese Shrine on the island, or head to Seng Tek Bel Shrine on Phuket Road and the fresh market on Ranong Road to enjoy two of the biggest Hungry Ghost celebrations in Phuket. The Hungry Ghost Festival showcases a rich tradition in Phuket, with a variety of activities taking place at all of the Chinese shrines across the island.

Full Moon Party Thailand 2026
2026-08-28
The Full Moon Party Thailand on Koh Phangan is one of the most famous and vibrant beach parties in the world, attracting thousands of revelers each month. Held on the night of the full moon on Haad Rin Beach, this legendary event is renowned for its energetic atmosphere, eclectic music, and stunning location.
The first Full Moon Party is said to have been improvised at a Paradise Bungalows on the beach in 1983 as a token of thanks to about 20–30 travelers, though the accuracy of this is disputed, as is the date of the original event. The parties gained fame through word of mouth, and the event now draws a crowd of about 5,000–30,000 every full moon.
Located Near Koh Samui Island. Learn more about Koh Samui here.
What to expect:
Fire rope jumping
Neon body paint
Thai bucket drinks
Rocking music
For Accommodations:
Agoda
Getting There:
12Go for Transportation
Fly into Koh Samui (USM) or Surat Thani (URT), both conveniently linked to Bangkok. Upon arrival, secure a transfer to Koh Phangan at the airport counter. Opt for the Haadrin Queen Ferry for a direct route to Full Moon Party at Haadrin Pier or explore various ferry options like Lomrayah, Seatran, and Raja Ferry.

The Full Moon Party stands out among global celebrations as a uniquely organic, self-sustaining event. Unlike corporate music festivals with top-down organization, this monthly beach gathering has no head organization. The event is shaped by individuals and business entities on Haad Rin.
The beach transforms through a collective effort as local businesses set up bars and stages, artists paint signs and create decorations, bars curate different music in their preferred style, and food vendors prepare to feed hungry revelers. What you experience is the result of hundreds of individual contributors rather than a centralized planning committee.

Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2026
2026-10-10 - 2026-10-18 | Phuket, Phuket, Phuket, Thailand
Experience a festival like not other in Phuket Thailand. The Phuket Vegetarian Festival is one of Thailand’s most famous cultural and religious celebrations — a deeply spiritual event with roots in the Chinese-Thai community.
The festival is a nine-day Taoist celebration dedicated to the Nine Emperor Gods, traditionally observed during the ninth lunar month of the Chinese calendar. Locals believe that eating strictly vegetarian and following a set of purification rules cleanses both body and spirit, brings merit, and wards off bad luck.
Participants and many visitors dress in all white as a symbol of purity, avoid meat, alcohol, and other indulgences, and take part in rituals ranging from solemn processions to dramatic feats of spiritual devotion.
Key Traditions & Rituals

Strict vegetarian diet (“jay” / vegan food) with yellow flags indicating vegetarian food stalls across the island.

Local rituals and ceremonies at Chinese shrines like Jui Tui Shrine, Bang Neow Shrine, and Sui Boon Tong Shrine.

Ma Song mediums (devotees believed to be possessed by gods) perform intense acts such as fire-walking, climbing ladders of blades, and body piercing with skewers, swords, and other objects in trance-like states — symbolic acts thought to absorb the community’s misfortunes.

Processions and firecracker-filled street parades wind through Phuket Town daily.

Despite the “vegetarian” name, the festival is more about spiritual purity than food alone. That said, thousands of stalls and restaurants don yellow “เจ” (jay) flags indicating they’re serving strictly vegetarian or vegan Thai and Chinese dishes — typically excluding all animal products and strong pungent ingredients like garlic and onions.
🎉 Visitor Tips

Dress respectfully in white if participating or watching rituals.

Be prepared for crowds, noise (firecrackers), and intense ceremonies.

Best places to watch: Phuket Town, near major Chinese shrines.

The Best Phuket Thailand Hotels and Areas To Stay

HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej Memorial Day
2026-10-13
Also known as His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great Memorial Day, this national holiday in Thailand is held annually on October 13th. If October 13th falls on a weekend, the holiday will be observed on the following Monday.

This holiday has been observed since 2017 to commemorate the death of the late King of Thailand, Bhumibol Adulyadej on this day in 2016. Most government businesses are closed and selling alcohol is prohibited.

Sukhothai Loy Krathong Festival 2026
2026-11-15 - 2026-11-24 | Sokhothai Historical Park Thailand, Sukhothai, Sukhothai, 64000, Thailand
Sukhothai is the birthplace of Loy Krathong, making it one of the most authentic and culturally rich places to celebrate. The Loy Krathong Festival Sukhothai lasts several days, featuring historical performances, traditional music, and candle-lit temple ruins.
Best places for Sukhothai Loy Krathong 2026:

Sukhothai Historical Park: The most famous festival site, where ancient temples glow under thousands of lanterns. You can enjoy the light shows, beauty pageants, and fireworks at the Sukhothai Historical Park Loy Krathong.
Yom River: A quieter alternative for floating krathongs in a more intimate setting.
Sukhothai City Center: Streets come alive with parades, food stalls, and cultural exhibitions, creating a festive local atmosphere for the Loy Krathong in Sukhothai.

Anyone seeking a deeply historical and traditional Loy Krathong experience will find Loy Krathong Festival Sukhothai Thailand uniquely enchanting and culturally immersive.
Light and Sound Sukhothai

Enjoy a fantastic day trip to Sukhothai! Explore the cultural route during the day and celebrate the Loy Krathong festival in the evening!
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Planning a trip to Sukhothai in 2026? Don’t miss this amazing trip! We invite everyone to experience the charm of this World Heritage city with the Sukhothai Indigenous & Cultural Route, packed with activities for both spiritual seekers, those seeking relaxation, and food lovers. Enjoy your trip following these locations
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Thung Saliam
Start the day auspiciously by paying respects to the Golden Buddha at Wat Pipat Mongkol and the Stone Buddha at Wat Thung Saliam. Admire the limestone mountain views, stop for a chic coffee at Ma Da De Cafe or Sleaf Cafe, and enjoy a delicious meal at Som Tum Yok Krok Hua Fai.
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Si Satchanalai
Experience the local way of life at a homestay in Ban Na Ton Chan, and admire the beauty of the Golden Fabric Museum and Suntree Thai Fabric. Take a stroll and shop on the Silver and Gold Street in Tha Chai Subdistrict, then take a break at Amethyst Cafe.
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Sawankhalok
Visit the organic farming project near Sukhothai Airport, enjoy delicious food at Krua Sukho, or relax and take photos at Jongkol Cafe and Sib Song Nuai Tat – both offer fantastic views.
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Mueang Kao Sukhothai (Sukhothai Old Town)
Retrace history at Sukhothai Historical Park. Pay respects and make wishes at Wat Si Chum, Wat Sa Si, and Wat Mahathat. Participate in the morning alms giving ceremony at Wat Traphang Thong and admire exquisite handicrafts on Sangkhalok Street (such as Ganesha Sangkhalok, Suthep Sangkhalok) and the Ban Phra Phim Learning Center.
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Major Highlight!
After a relaxing day of sightseeing and taking beautiful photos, prepare to immerse yourself in the magical and spectacular atmosphere of the Loy Krathong Festival in the evening. Be amazed by the dazzling Light & Sound 2026 show amidst the ancient ruins!
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Plan one trip and experience everything – immerse yourself in culture and enjoy world-class light and sound shows. Tag your friends, tag your significant other, pack your bags and come to Sukhothai!
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Show Dates: November 15 – 24, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM
(Additional show on November 24, 2026 at 8:30 PM)
Ticket Prices: 500 / 900 / 1,200 THB
Line ID: @ST2026 >> https://lin.ee/yugEK5F

Loy Krathong Festival 2026
2026-11-24 - 2026-11-25 | Thailand, Thailand
Loy Krathong is a Thai festival celebrated annually throughout Thailand and in nearby countries with significant South Western Thai cultures (Laos, Shan, Mon, Tanintharyi, Kelantan, Kedah, and Xishuangbanna). The name could be translated as “to float ritual vessel or lamp,” and comes from the tradition of making Krathong or buoyant, decorated baskets, which are then floated on a river. Many Thais use the Krathong to thank the Goddess of Water and River, Goddess Khongkha or to worship the Holy Buddha’s hair pagoda in heaven in Buddhist beliefs. This festival traces its origin back to India.
Loy Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar, so the exact date of the festival changes every year. In the Western calendar this usually falls in the month of November. In Chiang Mai, the festival lasts three days.
Yi Peng is taking place at the same time, with it’s epic lantern festivals.
Chiang Mai Tips:

No need to buy tickets or pay. From Tha Phae Gate square along Tha Phae Road, down to the Ping River are all free festivities.
Parade along Tha Phae Road is free.
Can purchase Lanterns from vendors along the way.
Can purchase Krathong’s and release in the river across the bridge.
The old city hotels fill up, so book as soon as possible.

Yi Peng Festival 2026
2026-11-24 - 2026-11-25 | Thailand, Thailand
Loy Krathong coincides with the Lanna (northern Thai) festival known as Yi Peng. Yi means ‘two’ and peng means a ‘full moon day’. Yi Peng refers to the full moon day in the second month according to the Lanna lunar calendar (the twelfth month of the Thai lunar calendar). The festival is meant as a time to make merit.
Swarms of sky lanterns (Thai: โคมลอย; RTGS: khom loi), literally: ‘floating lanterns’, are launched into the air. Khom loi are made from a thin fabric, such as rice paper, stretched over a bamboo or wire frame, to which a candle or fuel cell is attached. When the fuel cell is lit, the resulting hot air is trapped inside the lantern and creates enough lift for the khom loi to float into the sky.

Loy Krathong Festival Bangkok 2026
2026-11-25 | Bangkok Thailand, Bangkok, 10100, Thailand
Loy Krathong in Bangkok falls on the evening of Wednesday, November 25, 2026. It is celebrated across the city wherever there is water. The most vibrant festivities occur along the Chao Phraya River, featuring beautifully decorated floats, cultural performances, night markets, and stunning firework displays.

Lumpini Park: The best place for Loy Krathong in Bangkok, and a peaceful green space where families and couples gather to float krathongs on the lake. The Lumpini Park Loy Krathong is one of the highlights of the Loy Krathong celebrations in Bangkok.
Asiatique The Riverfront: A lively venue that is characterized by cultural shows and vibrant night markets. Asiatique the Riverfront is a very popular night market destination which has been open for only a few years. Popular amongst locals and tourists, it is a big night market converted from a vast warehouse. As it is situated right on the Chaopraya River, celebrating Loy Krathong – the Thai light lantern festival – feels especially festive here. With all the lighted boats going up and down the river, the plentiful, luxurious hotels dotted along the coast and the biggest Ferris wheel in Thailand as a background, this location will surely provide the best ambience to celebrate this festival.
Chao Phraya River: Floating a krathong here, with the backdrop of Wat Arun and luxury dinner cruises, you will feel that the Loy Krathong Chao Phraya is a mesmerizing experience.
ICONSIAM: A modern riverfront shopping complex that hosts impressive Loy Krathong performances.
Wat Arun, a majestic temple along the Chao Phraya River, is known for its gorgeous architecture. Witness a spectacular sunset over the river and participate in the Loy Krathong festivities. Enjoy light shows, live music, and a wide array of Thai food and desserts.

Tomorrowland Music Festival 2026
2026-12-01 | Pattaya, Chon Buri, 20150, Thailand
World-famous electronic Tomorrowland music festival will be held in Thailand for the first time in 2026, marking the festival’s long-anticipated debut in Asia.
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool confirmed that the global event will take place in Chonburi province in December 2026, with investment expected to reach billions of baht.
The move underscores Thailand’s growing push to position itself as a prime destination for global mega-events. The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has been actively supporting the hosting of international festivals and events to boost tourism and economic development.
Organizers selected Chonburi for its large event space and accessibility. The coastal province is strategically located near U-Tapao International Airport, and easily accessible from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports.
Originally from Belgium, Tomorrowland is renowned for its massive production scale, immersive stage design, and high-profile DJ line-ups. The festival draws hundreds of thousands of fans annually and delivers major economic benefits to host destinations.

Date: December 2026 (exact dates to be announced soon)
Location: The picturesque Silverlake Winery in Pattaya, Chonburi province, providing a stunning backdrop for the festival’s extravagant celebrations.
Duration: 2 days, immersing attendees in a whirlwind of pulsating beats and mesmerizing visuals that will leave them breathless.
Theme: “Paperworld,” focusing on handcrafted design and imagination, promising to transport festival-goers to a world of creativity and fantasy.
