"Discover Thailand and Welcome the New Year: Experience the Colorful and Positive Energy of the 2024 Winter Festival"

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 be able to relax, you will definitely regenerate positive energy, ready to welcome a successful 2025.

Wat Rong Khun Temple in Chiang Rai. 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.

Amazing Thailand Countdown 2023 in Bangkok. Photo: Tourism Authority of Thailand Representative Office in Vietnam.

Countdown in Bangkok - the world's top New Year's 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 will take place from 29 to 31 December 2024 at River Park, ICONSIAM. The event promises to make a global impact with a 1,400m eco-friendly fireworks display along the river and musical performances by many of the world’s top artists, including international music icon “Lisa”.

Centralworld Bangkok Countdown 2025 and Siam Paragon Countdown 2025: Held at Centralworld Mall and Paragon Park area

From December 11 to 15, 2024, the Hidden Gem Food Festival will take place at River Park, ICONSIAM, as one of the activities in the 5 Must Do in Thailand tourism promotion strategy, including: Must Eat: Enjoy the quintessence of local cuisine. Must See: Admire the beauty of Thai culture. Must Seek: Discover unique, unknown destinations. Must Buy: Support local handicrafts. Must Beat: Experience traditional Thai sports.

Thai cuisine. Photo: Tourism Authority of Thailand representative office in Vietnam.

From Bangkok, visitors can easily travel to neighboring cities to participate in year-end festival activities such as:

In Pattaya city - with many attractive events such as:

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

Pattaya International Jazz Festival 2024: From 6-7 December 2024 at central Pattaya Beach, with performances from world-famous and Thai jazz artists.

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

Wat Lokayasutharam in Ayutthaya. Photo: Tourism Authority of Thailand representative office in Vietnam.

Ayutthaya World Heritage Fair 2024 will take place from December 13 to 22, 2024 at Ayutthaya Historical Park in Ayutthaya - a world cultural heritage. The event will feature 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.

Chiang Mai - the city of thousands of flowers, arts and crafts - in winter not only has cool, pleasant air but is also filled with beautiful flowers. Some notable events in Chiang Mai include: Winter Festival Chiang Mai: From December 4 to 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 to January 5, 2025. Amazing Chiang Mai Countdown 2025 from December 21, 2024 to January 1, 2025 at Chiang Mai Chaloem Phrakiat Park with music, light, hot air balloon and fireworks festivals.

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 to January 26, 2025 on weekends and holidays.

Travel to Thailand during the festival season, experience the Thai lifestyle, you will definitely have an unforgettable trip. Let's say goodbye to the old year and welcome the new year with Amazing Thailand - your stories never end.