Your guide to what’s on in Thailand in December 2026, with key events and festivals to look out for, plus Thai-themed events in the UK and …
What’s on November 2026
Your guide to what’s on in Thailand during November 2026, featuring key events and festivals to look out for, plus Thai-themed events in the UK and …
Culture and sanuk at the Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival
Most tourists visiting Thailand won’t be familiar with Ubon Ratchathani. The most easterly province in the country does not get much publicity online, …
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What’s on October 2026
Your guide to what’s on in Thailand during October 2026, with key events and festivals to look out for in Thailand, plus Thai-themed events in the UK …
What’s on September 2026
Your guide to what’s on in Thailand during September 2026, with key events and festivals to look out for in Thailand, plus Thai-themed events in the …
What’s on August 2026
Your guide to what’s on in Thailand during August 2026, with key events and festivals to look out for in Thailand, plus Thai-themed events in the UK …
What’s on July 2026
Your guide to what’s on in Thailand during July 2026, with key events and festivals to look out for in Thailand, plus Thai-themed events in the UK and …
River of Kings: Royal Barge Procession, Bangkok
The Royal Barge Procession is a special event held on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. The tradition dates back centuries, but is a relatively rare …
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Celebrating Awk Phansa in Thailand
Awk Phansa is a significant date in the Thai calendar marking the end of the Buddhist Rains Retreat period (known as 'Phansa'). The exact date varies …
National Thai Elephant Day
In Thailand, March 13 is designated as National Thai Elephant Day. The Thai elephant, 'chang Thai', is the national animal of Thailand and plays an …
Father’s Day and Mother’s Day in Thailand
In Thailand, Father’s Day and Mother's Day fall on fixed dates each year: 5 December and 12 August. The dates honour the birthdays of the late King …
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Celebrating the Yi Peng Lantern Festival in Northern Thailand
Celebrated in Chiang Mai and across North Thailand, the annual Yi Peng Lantern Festival is one of Thailand’s most charming events. During the time of …
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Phuket Vegetarian Festival: Celebrating the Nine Emperor Gods Festival
Without a doubt the most popular festival in Phuket, the annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival is a colourful celebration that takes place during the 9th …
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Por Tor Hungry Ghost Festival, Phuket
A colourful, important event for Phuket’s local Hokkien Chinese community, the Por Tor Festival is a month-long celebration that honours the dead. …
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15 of the most colourful festivals in Thailand
Whatever month of the year you visit Thailand, there is a good chance there will be at least one festival taking place. Some of these events are …
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Phi Ta Khon Ghost Festival, Loei
One of Thailand’s more unusual events, the annual Phi Ta Khon Ghost Festival is held in June in the north-east town of Dan Sai in Loei province. …
Having a blast at Thailand’s Rocket Festivals
In the rural heartlands of Thailand, the timely arrival of the rains is crucial to the rice crop. And in a tradition that dates back centuries, Thai …
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Royal Ploughing Ceremony, Bangkok
The Royal Ploughing Ceremony marks the traditional start of the rice growing season in Thailand. With its roots in Hindu culture, this ancient …
The Precious Gems of Mae Hong Son
Circled by rugged mountains in Thailand’s far-flung north-west, Mae Hong Son is one of the country's most intriguing destinations. This picturesque …
Songkran: Celebrating the Thai New Year Water Festival
Sawatdee pii mai! If you’re in Thailand for Songkran, this is a phrase you will hear a lot. Sawatdee pii mai is the Thai way of saying Happy New Year …
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