Full Moon Party

Thailand's premier arts, music, and sustainability festival. Four days of international music, art installations, talks, and wellness activities in a farm setting.

One of Thailand's most spectacular modern events. International pyrotechnic teams compete to light up the bay, drawing massive crowds to the beach.

Thailand's most romantic festival. Thais float decorated banana-leaf baskets (krathong) on rivers and waterways to pay respect to the water goddess and release negativity. Celebrated on the full moon of the 12th Thai lunar month.

Thai New Year and the world's biggest water fight. Originally a Buddhist cleansing ritual, it has evolved into a massive water battle celebration. The country essentially shuts down for a week.

Nine-day Taoist festival featuring strict vegetarian eating, white clothing, and extreme acts of devotion including body piercing and fire walking by spirit mediums.

Celebrated enthusiastically by Thailand's large Chinese-Thai population. Not an official holiday but widely observed, especially in Bangkok's Chinatown.