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 Ireland.
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2 November
Bitcoin Thailand Half Marathon 2026, Chiang Mai
Venue: Rot Fai Park
Distances: Half Marathon / 10K / 5K
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6 November
Royal Barge Procession Ceremony, Bangkok
The Royal Barge Procession will take place on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River in November 2026. The spectacular event will be part of the Royal Kathin Ceremony, in which the Thai monarch presents robes and offerings to monks.
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24 November
Loy Krathong
One of Thailand’s most romantic and photogenic festivals, Loy Krathong is the time of the year when people of all ages join together to symbolically float away their troubles.
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23-25 November (dates to be confirmed)
Yi Peng Lantern Festival
Held to coincide with Loy Krathong, the annual Yi Peng Lantern Festival is a traditional event held in areas of Northern Thailand, with the celebrations in Chiang Mai being the most famous.
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27-28 November
Pattaya International Fireworks Festival
This spectacular two-day event is held in Pattaya, with fireworks teams from around the world showcasing their skills to light up the night sky above the resort city.
29 November (to be confirmed)
Monkey Banquet Festival, Lopburi
On the last Sunday in November, the town of Lopburi in central Thailand hosts its annual monkey banquet and festival to say thank you to the hundreds of macaques who live in the town. A buffet of fruit and food is provided for the monkeys as a way of expressing gratitude to the primates whose presence brings in welcome tourist revenue to Lopburi.
Late November/early December (dates to be confirmed)
River Kwai Bridge Festival and Red Cross Fair, Kanchanaburi
The annual River Kwai Bridge Festival and Red Cross Fair is usually held in Kanchanaburi in late November until early December, with a light and sound show illuminating the bridge.
Events in Thailand aren’t always confirmed until much nearer the time. We will add details of more events when dates are available.
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