Your Travel Guide to Thailand
All information & tips to prepare your trip in Thailand
Click on the name of an event to see its detailed page and practical information.
Pick a city to see its festival calendar: upcoming dates and yearly celebrations. The number shows how many festivals are listed.
Thailand is rich in traditions and has many festivals, some of which are famous worldwide. Loy Krathong, sometimes called the Festival of Lights, takes place in November and was voted the second-best festival in the world. It is undoubtedly the most photogenic festival in Thailand.
The main dates of the Buddhist calendar, the birthdays of the King and Queen and other days linked to the country's history are public holidays in Thailand. Banks and government offices are usually closed on those days, but transport, shops and restaurants operate normally.