Vijit Chao Phraya 2025: a light show not to be missed in Bangkok
Along the banks of the Chao Phraya River, Bangkok plays host to Vijit Chao Phraya 2025, an exceptional cultural event that lights up the city from 9 November to 23 December.
Vijit Chao Phraya 2025: a unique festival of lights
Organized by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports in collaboration with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and private partners, Vijit Chao Phraya showcases Thailand’s rich cultural heritage.
The event takes place every evening from November 9 to December 23 along the Chao Phraya River.
The program features light displays, projections, traditional Thai performances, and fireworks
The Vijit Chao Phraya Festival 2025, initially scheduled from November 1 to December 15, will now take place from November 9 to December 23.
This slight postponement allows organizers to adjust the format of the event in tribute to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother.
This year’s theme is The Light of Siam: Mother of the Nation, highlighting Thai cultural heritage and the Queen Mother’s contributions to society.
In keeping with the national mourning period, traditional fireworks displays will be replaced by drone light shows, offering a more respectful and modern alternative
Vijit Chao Phraya 2025’s must-see places
From Rama VIII Bridge to Rama III Bridge, the banks of the Chao Phraya River will come alive with a spectacular celebration of light, culture, and heritage. Over several evenings, Bangkok invites you to experience dazzling installations and artistic projections at iconic riverside locations.
Featured Sites Along the River:
- Rama VIII Bridge
- Mouth of Khlong Bangkok Noi and Khlong Dusit (near Siriraj Hospital)
- Siriraj Bimuksthan Museum
- Royal Thai Navy Headquarters
- Nagaraphirom Park
- Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)
- Wichai Prasit Fort
- Wat Kalayanamitr
- Phra Phutthayotfa Bridge (Memorial Bridge)
- Phra Pok Klao Bridge
- Abandoned Building (Soi Lhong 1919)
- Holy Rosary Church (Kalawar)
- ICONSIAM
- Floating Construction Crane (Bangkok Dock Company)
Highlights:
Each location offers a unique visual experience, from immersive light shows to cultural storytelling. It’s a rare opportunity to see Bangkok in a new light—literally—while cruising or strolling along the river.
