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Festival dates
The dates of some events and festivals in Thailand aren’t always confirmed until much nearer the time. We will add details of more events when the dates are known.
December 2023
Vijit Chao Phraya, Bangkok
1-31 December
Wat Aruna and IconSiam are among the locations for Vijit Chao Phraya. The event in Bangkok takes place throughout December with light-and-sound shows, fireworks, projection mappings, and cultural performances. Vijit Chao Phraya will culminate on New Year’s Eve with the ‘Amazing Thailand Countdown 2024’.
More details
River Kwai Bridge Festival and Red Cross Fair, Kanchanaburi
8-17 December
King Bhumibol Birthday Commemoration Day
5 December, 2023
Public holiday
Also celebrated as Father’s Day and National Day.
Thailand Biennale, Chiang Rai
9 December 2023 to 30 April 2024
More details
Constitution Day
10 December, 2023
Public holiday
New Year’s Eve
31 December, 2023
Public holiday
January 2024
New Year’s Day
1 January, 2024
Public holiday
Thailand International Boat Show, Phuket
11-14 January, 2024
Children’s Day
13 January, 2024
Bo Sang Umbrella and Sankhampaeng Handicrafts Festival, Chiang Mai
19-21 January, 2024 (dates to be confirmed)
February 2024
Chiang Mai Flower Festival
2-4 February, 2024
Chinese Lunar New Year
10 February, 2024
Makha Bucha Day
24 February, 2024
public holiday