Thailand holds many surprises for its visitors, and the colourful, vibrant festivals hold a special place among them. Each year, from new year festivals to jazz music, and flower fests to fruit days, there is no shortage of fun-filled activities and events to attend. Among the many festivals, here are some of the best and the most special ones to visit during your vacation in Thailand.
New Year Celebration
Thailand’s New Year is one of the most colourful events with captivating fireworks and an exciting countdown. You can take a trip down to Pattaya or Phuket where they organise massive parties with many varieties of food, especially a wide variety of seafood. There are many lighting displays, laser shows, and fireworks along with some concerts with some top performers, DJs, and great music. Thailand New Year celebration will become an unforgettable experience for you.
Songkran Festival
The Thai New Year also known as the Songkran Festival is celebrated on a grand scale across the nation. Water guns could come in handy as you will splash and get splashed with water, which makes the event even more fun. The vivid Thai culture through the beauty pageants and culture shows would be a delight to witness. You can easily access most of the Songkrans from Pathumwan Princess Hotel as well!
Bangkok International Film Festival
Carried forward since 2003, this film festival focuses on more than 200 films across the globe with special attention to Southeast Asian films. It is usually held at a large conference hall or meeting space in Bangkok, where they will host the Golden Kinnaree Awards to award the winning films, actors, and filmmakers. The event is open to the public, however, reserve your tickets well in advance to avoid disappointment.
Chiang Mai Flower Festival
One of Thailand’s most mesmerising events, the Chiang Mai flower festival showcases various parades, concerts, street markets, and beauty pageants, all decorated gorgeously with a range of flowers. It is a family-friendly event that is popular not only among locals but tourists as well. The Buak Hat Park is where the main event is being held, and the roads around transform into walking street markets filled with a fun crowd.
