Welcome the colorful year-end festival season in Thailand

Thailand is ready to welcome visitors from all over the world to experience a colorful and emotional festival season in most provinces and cities at the end of the year.

Coming to Thailand at the end of the old year and the beginning of the new year will be an opportunity for you to immerse yourself in the vibrant festival atmosphere and explore the endless beauty of the land of golden temples. Not only will you relax, you will also regenerate positive energy, ready to welcome a successful 2025.

Doi Inthanon in Chiang Mai. Photo: Tourism Authority of Thailand Representative Office in Vietnam

Bangkok - The center of lights and nightlife

Coming to Bangkok at the end of the year, visitors cannot miss the Vijit Chao Phraya event, with a spectacular light and sound show taking place from November 16 to December 15, 2024. The Chao Phraya Riverbank will be brightly lit at night with advanced technology such as Projection Mapping, Lighting combined with creativity and traditional culture.

Vijit Chao Phraya event in Bangkok. Photo: Tourism Authority of Thailand Representative Office in Vietnam

Countdown in Bangkok promises to be the world's top New Year's Eve destination. The Thai capital was voted by CNN Travel as one of the 10 best places to celebrate New Year's Eve in 2022. This year, Bangkok continues to host many major Countdown events such as:

Amazing Thailand Countdown 2025 on December 31, 2024 at Nagaraphirom Park along the Chao Phraya River. Visitors will be able to enjoy a unique light, sound and cultural performance. The highlight is the art show at Wat Arun.

Iconsiam Amazing Thailand Countdown 2025 from 29 - 31 December 2024 at River Park, Iconsiam. The event promises to make a global mark with a 1,400m eco-friendly fireworks display along the river and musical performances by many of the world's top artists.

Centralworld Bangkok Countdown 2025 and Siam Paragon Countdown 2025 will be held at Centralworld shopping mall and Paragon Park area.

From December 11-15, 2024, the Hidden Gem Food Festival will take place at River Park, Iconsiam, including activities to enjoy the quintessence of local cuisine and admire the beauty of Thai culture.

Thai cuisine. Photo: Tourism Authority of Thailand Representative Office in Vietnam

Series of exciting events in Pattaya city

Pattaya Countdown 2025 with the theme "The Fantastic Beach", takes place from December 29 - 31, 2024 at Pattaya beach.

Pattaya International Jazz Festival 2024: from 6-7/12/2024 at central Pattaya beach, with performances from world-famous and Thai jazz artists.

Wonderfruit 2024: December 12-16, 2024 at The Fields, Siam Country Club. This is a festival combining music performances, wellness, workshops and cuisine.

Khon dance performance in Ayutthaya. Photo: Tourism Authority of Thailand Representative Office in Vietnam

In addition, at Ayutthaya - a world cultural heritage, the Ayutthaya World Heritage Fair 2024 will take place from December 13 - 22, 2024 at Ayutthaya Historical Park.

The event features spectacular light and sound shows, historical exhibitions and especially cultural performances, recreating the ancient Thai lifestyle through nostalgic parades, traditional markets with rare food and souvenirs.

In Chiang Mai - the City of Flowers, Arts and Crafts - in winter, not only is the air cool and pleasant, but it is also filled with beautiful flowers.

Some notable events in Chiang Mai include:

- Winter Festival Chiang Mai: From December 4 - 10, 2024 at Rimping Supermarket with brilliant light and sound performances and a Christmas market with more than 100 stalls.

- Thailand's largest flower festival Charming Chiang Mai Flower Festival takes place from November 29, 2024 - January 5, 2025.

- Amazing Chiang Mai Countdown 2025 from 21/12/2024 - 1/1/2025 at Chiang Mai Chaloem Phrakiat Park with music festival, lights, hot air balloons and fireworks.

Just over 3 hours away from Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai is an emerging tourist city with its own unique charm. Visitors can combine Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai tourism into one route to participate in many festival activities such as: The 11th Doi Tung Colors (Winter WonderDoi), taking place from December 4, 2024 - January 26, 2025 on weekends and holidays.

Coming to Thailand during the festival season, experiencing the Thai lifestyle, tourists will have an unforgettable and impressive trip.