Where to See Santa Claus in Bangkok: Events, Times & Best Spots 2025
In Bangkok, Christmas magic appears in markets, malls and a few cultural venues. Here are the best places to meet Santa Claus and enjoy unforgettable family moments.
December feels long for children. Waiting is difficult, questions multiply, and once the letter to Santa is sent, the countdown begins. Fortunately, Santa makes a few stops — and one of them is Bangkok.
Here is a non-exhaustive list of Santa’s appearances across the city.
Christmas Markets in Bangkok: Your Best Chance to Spot Santa 🎅
Bangkok’s Christmas markets start early (early December) and are often short-lived. Planning ahead is essential to avoid disappointment.
Bangkok Accueil Grand Christmas Market
The Grand Marché de Noël de Bangkok Accueil takes place this year on Sunday, November 30, at the Mövenpick Hotel Bangkok, from 10:00 to 17:00.
Activities include:
- Santa’s appearance with possible small gifts (for well-behaved children… or those who made an effort!)
- Kids’ activities: magician, balloon sculptor, choir performance
- Gourmet and craft market
- Raffle and more
Free entry for everyone!
German Christmas Market 2025 🎅
The German Christmas Market 2025 is held at the Goethe-Institut Thailand and the Thai-German Cultural Foundation (TDKS) on 29–30 November 2025.
• Attractions:
o 50+ stalls with Christmas specialties: mulled wine, roasted almonds, Bavarian foods, Paulaner beer, German-Thai dishes
o Family workshops: baking, crafts, concerts, choirs
o Shopping: handmade jewelry, gifts, festive decorations
o Raffle: prizes include free German courses + two Bangkok–Munich tickets (Lufthansa)
• Entry:
o Individual ticket: 100 THB
o Presale on Ticketmelon (priority access)
• Access:
o Recommended: MRT Lumpini Station (Exit 2), 5-minute walk
o No parking onsite; paid parking nearby (123 Parking, Q House)
Danish Christmas Bazaar in Bangkok 🎅
The Danish Christmas Bazaar takes place on Sunday, December 6, at Gaysorn (19th floor), from 11:00 to 18:00.
Activities include a creative kids’ room, gift-fishing games, and Santa’s expected visit around 15:00. Food includes Danish hotdogs, Indian vegetarian dishes, Danish & French chocolate desserts. Adults can enjoy craft beer from Mikkeller Bangkok.
A raffle will be organised.
Stalls include handmade ornaments, Christmas cards, candles, spa products, clothes, holiday wreaths, skincare, kombucha, and more.
Free entry.
The Hope Fair – Christmas Edition 2025
The Hope Fair returns on Thursday, November 26, 2025, from 11:00 to 19:00, at the Rembrandt Hotel (Grand Ballroom).
A responsible Christmas market supporting underprivileged children in Bangkok.
At 15:30, Santa will sing Christmas classics, meet families and spread festive cheer.
Charity Christmas Market 🎅
Held on 13–14 December 2025, from 14:00 to 21:00, in the beautiful garden of the Sukhothai Bangkok Hotel.
Expect artisanal stalls, Christmas treats, musical performances and children’s activities. The exact time of Santa’s arrival has not been announced.
A charitable event supporting Bangkok communities — a festive moment for a good cause.
Christmas Concert at Neilson Hays Library 🎅
The elegant Neilson Hays Library in Sathorn hosts a magical musical show for children: The Christmas Wish Machine, on Sunday, December 7, 2025.
A joyful adventure of laughter, imagination and holiday spirit.
Will Santa appear? Not confirmed — but Christmas spirit is guaranteed!
• Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025
• Time: 10:00 or 12:00
• Tickets: 500 THB (public) / 400 THB (members)
Where to See Santa Claus in Bangkok’s Shopping Malls 🎄
Many malls offer festive decorations and weekend Santa visits.
Central World: Bangkok’s Biggest Christmas Tree
Bangkok’s largest mall with iconic decorations: giant tree, ice rink and light displays.
Santa usually appears 15:00–17:00 on weekends — but reindeer schedules may vary!
ICONSIAM: Riverside Christmas Lights
ICONSIAM is the city’s luxury riverside mall with elaborate displays and a winter lights festival.
Santa visits 15:30–16:30 on weekends — subject to change.
Siam Paragon: A Classic Spot for Santa Photos
A Bangkok favourite with spectacular decorations.
Santa appears 14:00–16:00 — though times may vary, so caution is advised with excited children.
Santa at Asiatique The Riverfront 🎅
L’Asiatique The Riverfront offers a riverside setting illuminated by the big Ferris wheel.
Santa comes early evening, 17:00–19:00, enjoying the river breeze — unless last-minute Christmas orders delay him.
Other malls also host Santa — sometimes replaced by stand-ins who may not fool sharp-eyed children. A gentle reminder: even Santa needs helpers!
More Christmas Resources in Thailand
Bangkok in Numbers – Christmas Edition 🎄
To understand the scale of Bangkok’s festive season, here are key figures:
Key Insights
- 20+ million visitors in malls between November and December
- 95% of Christmas decorations in malls renewed each year
- 12+ Christmas markets (embassies, associations, international schools, EU groups)
- 3–7 malls host official Santa appearances annually
- 26°C average temperature in December
- 30,000+ European expats celebrate Christmas in Bangkok
- 2–3 million photos posted annually with Christmas-related hashtags
Chronological Table of Santa’s Appearances in Bangkok 🎅
| Date | Time | Location / Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov 2025 (Thu) | 15:30 | The Hope Fair – Christmas Edition (Rembrandt Hotel) | Santa + carols |
| 29 Nov 2025 (Sat) | N/A | German Christmas Market – Day 1 | Workshops, concerts |
| 30 Nov 2025 (Sun) | 10:00–17:00 | Bangkok Accueil Xmas Market | Confirmed Santa |
| 30 Nov 2025 (Sun) | N/A | German Christmas Market – Day 2 | Shows, food, raffle |
| 6 Dec 2025 (Sun) | ~15:00 | Danish Christmas Bazaar | Kids’ workshops + Santa |
| 7 Dec 2025 (Sun) | 10:00 or 12:00 | Neilson Hays Library Show | Santa not guaranteed |
| 13 Dec 2025 (Sat) | PM–Evening | Charity Christmas Market – Day 1 | Time not confirmed |
| 14 Dec 2025 (Sun) | PM–Evening | Charity Christmas Market – Day 2 | Probable Santa visit |
| Dec Weekends | 15:00–17:00 | Central World | Regular visits |
| Dec Weekends | 15:30–16:30 | ICONSIAM | Lights festival |
| Dec Weekends | 14:00–16:00 | Siam Paragon | Photos with Santa |
| Evenings (Dec) | 17:00–19:00 | Asiatique The Riverfront | Santa near Ferris wheel |
Santa Claus & Bangkok’s Christmas Staging 🎅
A Short Anthropological Insight
In Bangkok, Christmas is not a major religious celebration but a visual and social ritual shaped by malls, international schools and European diasporas. Santa becomes a transnational figure, detached from Christian tradition, symbolising joy and family emotion.
Malls act as gathering places — modern substitutes for Western winter squares. Decorations, Santa meet-ups and temporary markets create seasonal territories where families build their own urban rituals.
Bangkok reinvents Christmas: a festive scenography of lights, objects, music and characters — a winterless Christmas, yet full of imagination.
FAQ: Seeing Santa Claus in Bangkok
Where are the best chances to see Santa in Bangkok?
Mainly in Central World, ICONSIAM and Siam Paragon.
Does Santa appear at Christmas markets?
Yes — including the German Market, Danish Bazaar and Bangkok Accueil Market.
When can you meet him?
From late November to December 24, with more visits on weekends.
Are the schedules reliable?
They change yearly. Check official pages or arrive early.
Can you take a picture with Santa?
Yes — in almost all malls and several Christmas markets.