Thailand Local Travel

Flora Festival Chiang Mai
2025-01-01 - 2025-02-28 | Chiang Mai Thailand, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Visitors are invited to explore 23,831 plant species and engage in various activities at the Flora Festival 2024, held at the Royal Park Rajapruek in Chiang Mai’s Muang district.
This annual fest runs until February 28 and celebrates His Majesty the King’s 72nd birthday. It also aims to boost awareness of royal initiatives and promote low-carbon tourism.
Festival highlights include:

Skywalk: Enjoy panoramic views of the botanical gardens and rare plant species
Orchid Cave: A stunning blend of cultivated and painted orchids.
Ho Kum Luang: A royal pavilion built in Lanna style featuring paintings that tell the story of King Rama IX the Great.
Bug World: Learn about rare insect behaviors, origins and life cycles.
Climate action exhibit: Insights from the Highland Research and Development Institute on carbon sequestration, reduction and offsetting to combat climate change.

Visitors can also take home a variety of winter flowers on sale at the fest, such as lisianthus, gloxinia, begonia and gerbera. Those wishing to stay overnight can check in at Rajapruek Place.

Chiang Mai Thailand 2025 Guide With The Best Local Advice

Full Moon Party Koh Phangan
2025-01-14 | Koh Phangan Thailand, Koh Pha Ngan, Surat Thani, 84280, Thailand
The Full Moon Party 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
Full Moon Party Cruise from Viator
Getting There:
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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.
2024 Dates:
August 19, 2024
September 17, 2024
October 18, 2024
November 15, 2024
December 15, 2024
December 31, 2024 (New Year’s Eve Party!)
2025 Dates: Not Confirmed
• Tuesday 14th January
• Wednesday 12th February
• Friday 14th March
• Sunday 13th April
• Monday 12th May
• Wednesday 11th June
• Thursday 10th July
• Saturday 9th August
• Sunday 7th September
• Tuesday 7th October
• Wednesday 5th November
• Saturday 27th December
• Wednesday 31st December 2025/26 (New Year’s party!)
