Vijit Chao Phraya 2024: a light show not to be missed in Bangkok
Along the banks of the Chao Phraya River, Bangkok plays host to Vijit Chao Phraya 2024, an exceptional cultural event that lights up the city from 16 November to 15 December.
Vijit Chao Phraya 2024: a unique festival of lights
Organised by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports in collaboration with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and private partners, Vijit Chao Phraya 2024 showcases Thailand’s cultural heritage. The event takes place every evening from 16 November to 15 December along the Chao Phraya River. The programme includes illuminations, projections, Thai cultural shows and fireworks. As well as delighting spectators, it aims to generate 600 million baht and extend the length of tourist stays in the region.
Vijit Chao Phraya 2024’s must-see places
The participating sites and their main attractions are listed below:
| Location | Main attraction | Dates | Number of shows |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rama VIII Bridge** | Light and sound show with lasers and music | From 16 November to 15 December | 6 shows per day |
| Dynamic laser shows and soundscapes | From 16 November to 15 December | 6 shows a day | Wat Arun |
| Wat Arun** | Light and drone show celebrating the temple’s heritage | 16, 17 November, 15 December | 1 show a day |
| Light and drone show celebrating the temple’s heritage | 24 November, 1, 8 December | 2 shows a day | |
| Laser shows, cultural performances and fireworks | Special dates* | 2 shows a day | Sunanthal Building |
| Sunanthalai Building (Rajini School)** | Video mapping with light and sound | From 16 November to 15 December | 6 shows a day |
| Memory Bridge (Phra Phuttha Yodfa)** | Illuminations, lasers and fireworks | From 16 November to 15 December | 6 shows per day; fireworks: 1/day |
| Abandoned Building (Soi Lhong 1919)** | Dramatic light and sound show | From 16 November to 15 December | 6 shows a day |
Please note:
Specific dates for Wat Kalayanamitr: 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 November; 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15 December.
