Festivals and Key Events in Thailand - November 2024

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Festivals and Key Events in Thailand - November 2024

November in Thailand is a month dedicated to honoring the country’s ancient traditions, like Loi Kratong, and embracing regional festivals, including the Surin Elephant Festival. It’s also a time for dazzling fireworks in Pattaya, the iconic Bangkok Marathon, Gallery Night, and much more.

Loi Kratong 2024 in Thailand

Loi Kratong 2024 in Thailand

Loi Kratong is one of Thailand’s most beautiful traditional events. It’s truly a unique moment that should be witnessed and experienced. In this simple yet profound ritual, baskets made from banana leaves, adorned with candles and flowers, are gently placed on the water to honor the goddess of water and dispel misfortunes.

Other traditional Thai festivals in November

Surin Elephant Festival 2024

Surin Elephant Festival 2024

The Surin Elephant Festival in Thailand celebrates elephant culture with parades, skill demonstrations and cultural shows, and attracts travellers from all over the world to discover the local culture.

Practical info :

  • When : From 16 to 17 November
  • Where: Si Narong Stadium

The Phimai Festival and Boat Races

Traditional event in Thailand: the Phimai Festival

The Phimai Festival and the Boat Race is a major event featuring exciting attractions. Every day, sound and light shows come to life, while boat races offer fiery competition. In addition, a reconstructed antique market offers a variety of local produce, arts and crafts, and farm produce, allowing visitors to discover the richness of the region.

Practical infos :

  • When : From 6 to 10 November 2024
  • Where : Phimai Historical Park, Chakkarat River, Phimai District, Nakhon Ratchasima

Lopburi Monkey Banquet

The Lopburi Monkey Festival

The town of Lopburi, north of Bangkok, is famous for its temples and especially for the monkey clans that occupy the historic town centre. Every year, the town honours its guests with a festival featuring large banquets. A very special occasion, well worth the diversions.

Practical info :

  • When : Sunday 24 November
  • Where: Phra Prang Sam Yot, Lopburi

Yipeng 2024 Chiang Mai Light Festival

Yipeng 2024 Chiang Mai Festival of Lights

The release of khomloy sky lanterns (โคมลอย) is truly magical and not to be missed. However, they are now banned throughout Chiang Mai and its 8 districts for air safety reasons. To do them, you need to go to the east of the city, to Sankamphaeng, Mae On or Doi Saket. There are agencies that organise tours… Note that this festival is normally free!

Practical info :

  • When : From 14 to 17 November 2024
  • Where : Chiang Mai

Diwati Festival Bangkok 2024

Diwati Festival Bangkok 2024

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, symbolises the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Join the celebration with Bollywood-style cultural performances, a selection of Indian dishes from renowned restaurants, tributes to Ganesh and Lakshmi for blessings of success and prosperity, and stalls selling saris, jewellery and cultural decorations.

Practical Info :

  • When: From 28 October to 3 November 2024
  • Where: Little India, Phahurat Road - Khlong Ong Ang, Bangkok

River Kwai Bridge Week and Red Cross Fair 2024

Return of the River Kwai Bridge Festival with, as every year, illuminations and shows honouring the history (true and fictional) of the famous bridge in the town of Kanchanaburi.

Practical information :

  • When: From 28 November to 8 December 2024
  • Where: The Bridge over the River Kwai in Kanchanaburi

November in Music in Thailand

Mycelium Festival

The Mycelium Music and Art Festival 2024, scheduled for 3 to 4 November (with a return on 5), promises an immersive experience of music and art. Expect an exceptional fusion of local and international musical styles featuring renowned artists for an unforgettable experience.

Practical info :

  • When: 8 and 10 November 2024
  • Where : Chiang Dao, Chiang Mai

Rolling Loud Thailand 2024

The Rolling Loud festival is back with a bang, featuring hip-hop, rap and more. Big line-up!

Rolling Loud Thailand 2024

Live Oxmo Puccino - Demi Portion with DJ Rolexx

Bangkok Concert Live Oxmo Puccino

Big live in Bangkok on 14 November, with Oxmo Puccino - Demi Portion and DJ Rolexx. Live at Decommune in the heart of the City of Angels. An event not to be missed. Tickets limited!

Concert: Air play Moon Safari

Concert: Air play Moon Safari

One of France’s best-known electro-pop groups needs no introduction. They’ll be playing their famous hits (Sexy Boy, Kelly Watch The Stars, etc.) in Bangkok at the Maho Rasop. This is Air’s very first appearance in Thailand. The concert is part of the 25th anniversary tour of Moon Safari, celebrating the band’s first album. The tour will make stops in several cities in Europe, America and Japan.

Practical info :

Galleries’ Nights 2024

Galleries' Nights 2024

Over the years, Galleries’ Nights has become a not-to-be-missed event. As in previous years (except Covid years), the Nuit des Galeries will take place over two evenings, during which art lovers will be able to move from gallery to gallery on a discovery trail as rich as ever. This initiative by the French Embassy is a highlight of the cultural life of both the City of Angels and Chiang Mai! In fact, this eleventh edition of the exhibition is also being held in Chiang Mai. For more information: visit the Sawasdee France website.

Practical info :

  • When : November 22 on Sathorn in Bangkok and November 23 on Sukhumvit. 29 and 30 November in Chiang Mai.
  • Where : In more than 80 galleries

Awakening Bangkok 2024

Awakening Bangkok 2024

For 9 days from 8 to 17 November, Bangkok’s historic Phra Nakhon district will be illuminated by a variety of artists. This year’s theme, One Light, One Rises | Lighting Up Places, Inspiring People, will feature 35 works of art by Thai and international designers. The illuminations will be centred around well-known landmarks such as Yodpiman River Walk, Museum Siam, Saranrom Park, Bangkok City Hall and Romaneenart Park. Not to be missed!

Practical info :

  • When: From 8 to 17 November 2024 from 6 pm to 11 pm.
  • Where: In the historic district of Bangkok.
  • Admission : Free of charge
  • Transport : MRT at Sanam Chai and Sam Yot stations.

Nasatta Light Festival Winter Illumination 2024

The Nasatta Park illuminations start up again this November and will continue until 27 April. There’s no need to rush, you’ve got plenty of time to discover these very romantic illuminations.

Practical info :

  • When : From 21 November to 27 April 2025 from 6pm to 11pm.
  • Where : Nasatta Park, Ratchaburi.

Pattaya International Fireworks Festival 2024

On 29 and 30 November, Pattaya beach welcomes the return of the International Fireworks Festival, promising two days of breathtaking shows and memorable moments.

Practical info :

  • When : Weekend of 29-30 November 2024
  • Where: Pattaya Beach, Chon Buri

Harmony World Puppet 2024

Harmony World Puppet 2024

Enjoy fascinating Thai and international puppet shows from over 10 countries around the world. It’s at the National Science Museum Thailand or NSM in Pathum Thani.

Practical information :

  • When : 13 - 17 November 2024
  • Where : Klong 5, Klong Luang Pathum Thani

November sporting events in Thailand

Bangkok Marathon 2024

Bangkok Marathon 2024

The Bangkok Marathon is one of Thailand’s most iconic races. Held every year, it attracts runners from all over the world to the streets of the Thai capital. Participants can choose from a range of distances, from full marathons to shorter races, suitable for all fitness levels.

Practical info :

  • When: Sunday 17 November 2023
  • Where: Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang Phra Nakhon, Bangkok
  • Official Website : bangkokmarathon.com

Pattaya Street Basketball 3x3

Pattaya Street Basketball 3x3

The Pattaya Street Basketball 3x3 is an outdoor basketball tournament. It features the 3x3 format, with teams of three players battling it out on specially laid-out street courts.
The tournament features different categories, from amateur to more competitive divisions, allowing players of all levels to take part.

Practical info :

  • When: From Friday 29 to Sunday 1 December 2024
  • Where : Terminal 21 Pattaya

Summary of November events in Thailand

DatesFestival NameVenue
28 October - 3 November 2024Diwali Festival Bangkok 2024Little India, Phahurat Road, Bangkok
3 - 4 November 2024Mycelium Music and Art Festival 2024Chiang Dao, Chiang Mai
6 - 10 November 2024Phimai Festival and Boat RacesPhimai Historical Park, Nakhon Ratchasima
8 - 17 November 2024Awakening Bangkok 2024Historic District of Bangkok
13 - 17 November 2024Harmony World Puppet FestivalNational Science Museum, Pathum Thani
14 - 17 November 2024Yipeng Festival of LightsChiang Mai
14 NovemberLive Oxmo PuccinoDecommune, Bangkok
16 - 17 November 2024Surin Elephant FestivalSi Narong Stadium, Surin
17 November 2024Bangkok Marathon 2024Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Bangkok
21 November 2024 - 27 April 2025Nasatta Light FestivalNasatta Park, Ratchaburi
22-23 November in Bangkok, 29-30 November in Chiang MaiGalleries’ Nights 2024More than 80 galleries in Bangkok and Chiang Mai
23-24 NovemberLive; AirMaho Rasop Festival, Pathum Thani, Thailand
24 November 2024Lopburi Monkey BanquetPhra Prang Sam Yot, Lopburi
November 28 - December 8, 2024River Kwai Bridge Week and Red Cross FairKanchanaburi
November 29 - 30, 2024Pattaya International Fireworks FestivalPattaya Beach, Chon Buri
29 November - 1 December 2024Pattaya Street Basketball 3x3Terminal 21, Pattaya

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