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The Surin Elephant Round-Up brings thousands to the Sri Narong Stadium, where some 250 trained elephants are assembled. The spectacular shows include elephant football, tug-of-war…
The Phuket King's Cup Regatta is Asia's leading yacht-racing event, attracting competitors from as far away as Canada. Races are held in several class divisions, with trophies for the winner…
HM The King's Birthday in Bangkok takes precedence over all his birthday celebrations. See coloured lights and decorations around Ratchadamnoen Avenue and the Grand Palace and head to the…
Bridge Over The River Kwae Week
A sound and light show commemorates Second World War history during the Bridge Over The River Kwae Week, in recognition of the past and celebration of the future. The festival includes folk…
Thailand International Balloon Festival
The Thailand International Balloon Festival, held in the ancient city of Ayutthaya, attracts thousands who come to watch gigantic, brightly coloured hot-air balloons drift up into the sky. The…
The Ayutthaya World Heritage Fair brings the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ayutthaya Historical Park to life. The festival includes son et lumière shows, historical exhibitions and traditional…
During the fragrant Chiang Mai Flower Festival, sculptures of temples, animals and even scenes from the Ramayana (the Hindu stories of the Gods) are made from flowers and paraded through the…
This important Buddhist holy day celebrates the occasion when 1250 of the Lord Buddha's disciples spontaneously gathered to hear him preach. Ceremonies take place during the day at Thailand's…
Bangkok Chinese New Year Festival
Thailand's vast Chinese community rings in the New Year with colourful dragon processions, lion dancing, local Chinese cultural performances and Chinese opera and fireworks. Savour quality…
Trang Underwater Wedding Ceremony
Couples from Thailand and around the world stage a special wedding ceremony underwater off Pak Meng Beach in the Trang district in Southern Thailand. Don't worry if you're not a qualified…
Around 50km from Bangkok, Samut Songkhram honours the second king of the Rattanakosin period, a World Heritage Person due to his work to encourage Thai culture. See Khon dance displays and…
ASEAN Barred Ground Dove Festival
It has long been believed in Thailand that doves bring good luck to those who raise them. Every year, Khwan Mueang Park celebrates the voice of the treasured bird with this cooing competition.
King's Cup Elephant Polo Tournament
Around 30 elephants and their trainers compete at the King's Cup Elephant Polo tournament, held at the Anantara Resort in the Golden Triangle. Follow the parade, feed the elephants and watch…
Pattaya International Music Festival
Pattaya City's International Music Festival features food and floral floats, beauty contests, stalls selling local delicacies and a spectacular fireworks display on the beach. The free…
The anniversary of the founding of the Chakri Dynasty falls on 6 April. Thailand has a national holiday to celebrate, and Bangkok gets especially festive as it also marks the day it was…
Buddhist Elephant Ordination Celebration
During this spectacular celebration in Sukhothai, young Buddhist ordination candidates dressed in eleborate costumes ride on the back of beautifully-decorated elephants to the Hat Siao Temple…
The Songkran festival celebrates the Thai New Year with three days of parades and beauty contests, while the drenching of passers-by with water from buckets, pitchers, water-guns and balloons…
Prepare to get soaked with the crowds on Khao San Road and elsewhere in the city at the traditional Buddhist New Year festival of Songkran. The watery celebrations go on all night and through…
Thailand's New Year, known as Songkran, is celebrated with enthusiasm and ceremony in the temple-studded city of Chiang Mai. Songkran in Chiang Mai is one of the biggest parties of the year…
Dok Khun Siang Khaen Songkran Festival
As part of the Dok Khun Siang Khaen Songkran Festival, celebrating New Year, the locals of Khon Kaen pay homage to revered Buddha images and offer food to monks. Dok Khun flowers decorate…
