Thailand
January
Chinese New Year
Celebrated with much fanfare in areas with significant Chinese populations, like Bangkok's Chinatown.
Bo Sang Umbrella & San Kamphaeng Handicraft Festival
A festival in Chiang Mai province showcasing traditional Thai handicrafts, especially hand-painted umbrellas.
February
Chiang Mai Flower Festival
Famous for its masks and costumes, taking place in the weeks leading up to Lent.
Makha Bucha Day
A Buddhist holiday commemorating Buddha's teachings, marked by candlelit processions in temples across the country.
April
Songkran Festival
The Thai New Year's national holiday is celebrated from April 13-15. Known for its massive, country-wide water fights, it's a unique and lively celebration.
Phanom Rung Historical Park Festival
A festival at Phanom Rung Historical Park, featuring ancient Khmer culture, light & sound shows, and traditional performances.
May
Royal Ploughing Ceremony
An ancient royal rite held in Bangkok to mark the start of the rice-growing season.
Visakha Bucha Day
Another important Buddhist holiday, celebrating the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha.
June
Phi Ta Khon Festival
Festival, it's celebrated in Dan Sai, Loei province, with colorful masks, parades, and dances.
August
Queen's Birthday/Mother's Day
Celebrated nationwide on August 12 with decorations and displays, especially in Bangkok.
September
Vegetarian Festival
Particularly observed in Phuket with processions, and devotees adhering to a strict vegetarian diet.
November
Loy Krathong Festival
One of Thailand's most picturesque festivals, celebrated by floating decorated baskets (krathongs) on rivers and waterways.
Yi Peng Festival
Piedmont. Coinciding with Loy Krathong in Northern Thailand, especially Chiang Mai, where thousands of lanterns are released into the sky.
December
King's Birthday/Father's Day
Celebrated on December 5 with various events, especially in Bangkok.