Bangkok, events

Songkran Festival

Songkran Festival (Thai New Year Festival) is the most famous festival in Thailand . Usually held around the second week of April, the festival starts with a visit to the temple and after which, throwing water to passersby.

Royal Ploughing Ceremony

The Royal Ploughing Ceremony, which marks the beginning of the rice-planting season, is held every fifth month of the year. The ceremony takes place at Sanam Luang and is officiated by the King and Queen of Thailand . The

Birthday of Her Majesty the Queen

Every 12th day of August, Thais celebrate the birthday of Her Majesty the Queen by decorating the streets of every town and villages with lights and portraits of the Queen.

Birthday of His Majesty the King

The King of Thailand celebrates his birthday on the 5 th day of December. On this day, Thais put flags, lights and portraits of His Majesty the King on the streets and building of every town and villages of Thailand . There is also a breath-taking display of fireworks near the Grand Palace .

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