The Phi Ta Khon Festival, in Dan Sai District of Loei Province, will take place this year from July 1-3, 2022. The grand parade will take place on the second day.
Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan (calendar 2022)
The Full Moon Party on the Thai island of Koh Phangan is world famous. During the full moon, thousands of mostly young tourists dance and party on Haad Rin beach from sunset to sunrise.
Agenda: The 'Coloring the Sky Kite Festival' at Cha-am Beach in Phetchaburi on April 22-24
Kite flying but then factor ten! Be sure to check out the 'Coloring the Sky Kite Festival' at Cha-am Beach in Phetchaburi from April 22-24, 2022.
After two years, a festival can finally be held again in the Buddharama Temple in Waalwijk, a large meeting center of mainly Thai people in the Netherlands and Belgium. Make a note of April 16 in your diary.
The world famous Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan will be organized again on April 16th. However, there are a number of Covid restrictions. The last Full Moon Party was on February 8, 2020, after which the first outbreak of Covid-19 in Thailand threw a spanner in the works.
Origin of Songkran
According to the Buddhist scriptures of Wat Pho, Songkran originated from the death of Kapila Brahma (กบิล พรหม).
Calendar: Songkran, Thai New Year from April 13 – 15
The month of April is soon approaching and that is all about Thai New Year: Songkran. The celebration of Songkran (April 13 – 15) is also known as the 'water festival' and is celebrated all over the country. Most Thais are on vacation and use Songkran to return to their hometown to ring in the New Year with family.
Songkran festivals in Belgium and the Netherlands
The Songkran period is approaching and will be celebrated again this year. In Belgium and the Netherlands, attention will also be paid to Songkran in a number of places.
Good news for Songkran lovers (yes, there are). The Thai government has assured that Songkran celebrations can take place as normal next month. However, health and safety measures must still be observed.
It is perhaps the strangest and certainly the hairiest festival in Thailand: the annual Monkey Festival of Lopburi. This year it will take place on Sunday 28 November. There are four rounds, at 22:00 (Saturday), 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00. Free entrance.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has listed multiple festivals and events planned across the 17 Blue Zone destinations in November and December 2021.
Happy Loy Krathong!
Today, Loy Krathong is celebrated throughout Thailand, a festival of water and lights. According to many, the best party of the year. In any case, it is a beautiful and romantic sight.
Loy Krathong celebration at 5 historic temples
Yesterday, the "Bangkok River Festival 2021" started with many activities on eight banks along the Chao Phraya River, which are considered cultural heritage. The seventh edition, which will be held with the theme of Wan Phen Yen Chai on the occasion of Loy Krathong.
On November 19, 2021, the annual Loi Krathong Festival will be celebrated in Thailand. In many different places in Thailand, including Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Ayutthaya and Sukhothai, there are evening activities and the 'Festival of Lights' is celebrated exuberantly.
The two-day Pattaya International Fireworks Festival 2021 is scheduled for November 26-27. The spectacular event on Pattaya beach attracts many spectators every year.
Agenda: International Lantern and Food Festival in Samut Prakan
The International Lantern and Food Festival takes place from November 12 to December 6 at Ancient Siam in Samut Prakan.
Agenda: Pattaya Music Festival 2021
The Pattaya Music Festival started last night. There are three stages on the beach and admission is free. The event will be held every weekend until December 11.