Public Holidays in Thailand, 2023
Listed below are the dates for public holidays in Thailand during 2023. Please note that government offices and immigration offices in Thailand are …
Events
Chiang Mai City Pillar Inthakin Festival
Many towns and cities in Thailand house what is known as the ‘city pillar’. These pillars were created when a new settlement was established and often …
Asahna Bucha Day
Asahna Bucha Day is a public holiday in Thailand. The date of Asahna Bucha varies each year depending on the lunar calendar, but it usually falls in …
A Kaleidoscope of Colour at the Bo Sang Umbrella Festival
Pops of colour leap out from every corner. A flash of red here, a dash of yellow there. The gentle lilt of Lanna music fills the air and the …
Celebrating New Year in Thailand
With a reputation for being easy-going and liking life to be sanuk, Thai people welcome any opportunity to party and have fun. That much is clear with …
Remembering the Father of the Nation
December 5 is a public holiday in Thailand in honour of the late king, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The Thai monarch was born on December 5 …
Updates on the Mass Sky Lantern Release at Mae Jo, Chiang Mai
For a number of years, a Buddhist group have been organising a mass sky lantern release at the Lanna Dhutanka temple close to Mae Jo University in …
Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival
The tempting aroma of som tam and grilled chicken wafts across the park. Children clutch colourful balloons and the infectious sound of mor lam folk …
Celebrating Loy Krathong in Sukhothai
As one of the most enchanting of all Thai festivals, Loy Krathong can be a joy to experience wherever you are in Thailand. But there are some …
Valentine’s Day in Thailand
There are many reasons to love Thailand and if you’re fortunate enough to be in Thailand for Valentine’s Day (‘Wan Valentine‘ …
Bangkok Lights Up for the Festive Period
If you visit Bangkok during December you may be surprised at just how many areas of the city are lit up with special decorations. The birthday of the …
Wan Lai Festival in Bang Saen: Sand Sculptures and Sanuk by the Sea
The Songkran New Year Water Festival in Thailand is celebrated nationwide. The official dates of the holiday are from April 13-15, but not every …
Hae Nang Kradan Festival, Nakhon Si Thammarat
The colourful Hae Nang Kradan Festival is held annually in Nakhon Si Thammarat, southern Thailand. The timing of the event coincides with the …
Celebrating Songkran in Nakhon Si Thammarat
In previous years I’ve been fortunate enough to spend the Thai New Year Water Festival in a number of the most popular destinations in Thailand …
Chong Para Ceremony and Festival, Mae Hong Son
The end of the traditional Buddhist rains retreat, known in Thai as Awk Phansa, is marked by ceremonies and religious activities throughout Thailand. …
Mass Sky Lantern Release at Mae Jo, Chiang Mai
The small town of Mae Jo, less than 30 minutes drive from the centre of Chiang Mai city, is the unlikely location for a mesmerising annual event. The …
Visakha Bucha Day in Thailand
There are a number of important Buddhist holidays throughout the year, but the most significant in Thailand is Visakha Bucha Day. This day …
Do They Celebrate Easter in Thailand?
The majority of the Thai population, approximately 95%, are Buddhists with the next largest religious group being Muslims (approximately 4%). With …