September 2024: Thailand's Diverse Festivals and Events
September in Thailand gets off to a great start with cultural events ranging from music and classical dance festivals to sports events that are not to be missed. Request the programme!
Thai National Event in September
Thai National Flag Day
It was during the reign of King Rama VI, on 28 September 1917, that the tricolour flag, ‘thong trai rong’, as we see it today, was adopted as the new national flag. September 28 is now known as Thai National Flag Day.
- When: 28 september, 2024
- Where: Thailand
Festivals in September in Thailand
Bangkok Gems & Jewellery Fair 2024 - Bangkok
The Bangkok Gems and Jewellery Fair is the oldest trade fair of its kind in Asia. Organised jointly by the Ministry of Commerce’s Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) and the Thai Gem and Jewellery Institute (GIT), the fair showcases a wide range of products, from raw gemstones to finished jewellery.
- When : 9 to 13 September, 2024
- Where: Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre, Bangkok
Phanom Rung Light Phenomenon (Sunrise) - Buri Ram
Visitors can watch the sunlight through the 15 gates of Prasat Hin Phanom Rung. This luminous phenomenon occurs four times a year, with two sunrises in April and two more in September.
- When: 8-10 September, 2024
- Where: Phanom Rung Historical Park, Buri Ram
Beyond Animation 2024 - Animation Festival
Seven towns are taking part in this animation festival, which has become a not-to-be-missed event. On the programme: screenings of numerous short and feature-length films, workshops and meetings with animation professionals.
- Bangkok: 22 September - 1 October 2022
- Ayutthaya: 23-25 September 2022
- Phayao: 24-25 September 2022
- Chiang Rai: 24 September - 1 October 2022
- Songkhla: 25 September - 1 October 2022
- Chiang Mai: 30 September - 9 October 2022
- Lopburi: 20-23 October 2022
September with Music in Thailand
Wet Series Music Festival 2024 - Chiang Rai
- When: 6 - 7 september, 2024
- Where: Singha Park - Chiang Rai
- Who : PATCHA | INDIGO | MAIYARAP | JOEYBOY | CHAMOOKxBOM SLAYERZ | P HOT | OAT PRAMOTE | JSPKK
- ** How Much:** Admission Charge
Output Festival - Bangkok
- When: 6 - 7 september, 2024
- Where: Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC)
- Who: 4B, BUNT, ISOxo, Klangkuenstler, NGHTMRE, Paul Van Dyk, SLANDER B2B Svdden Death, etc.
24th Asia International Guitar Festival & Competition,
Organised by the Thailand Guitar Society, this festival is an opportunity to meet a host of internationally renowned musicians. The programme includes competitions to discover new talent, exhibitions and, above all, conferences/concerts. Among those taking part: Christoph Denoth (Switzerland), Koki Fujimoto (Japan), Admir Doci (Switzerland), Pongpat Pongpradit (Thailand), Huy Thanh Nguyen (Vietnam), Sung Ho Chang (Korea), Jaemin Yoon (Korea), Leon Koudelak (Czech Republic), Duo Zaher (Austria/Iran), etc.
- When: 6 - 8 september, 2024
- Where: Hotel Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok
26th International Dance and Music Festival
This year’s Festival kicks off with a performance by the French company Malandain Ballet of ‘Marie-Antoinette’. The festival is an opportunity to see and hear a wide range of classical music and dance.
- When: from September 7 to October 20, 2024
- Where: Thailand Cultural Centre
Sport in September in Thailand
Amazing Muay Thai Experience 2024
As well as the usual venues for Thai boxing, two towns are organising Muay Thai matches in September:
Muay Korat
- When: 6 - 8 september, 2024
- Where: Nakhon Ratchasima
Muay Lop Buri
- When: 13 - 15 september, 2024
- Where: King Narai’s Palace - Lop Buri
OR BRIC Superbike 2024 Round 4
- When: 5 to 8 september, 2024
- Where: Chang International Circuit, Buri Ram
Cultural events in Thailand
NIGHT at the Museum à Khon Kaen
Another Museum Night in Khon Kaen, with night-time tours, creative workshops, concerts in the garden and other activities for young and old alike.
- When: 20 et 21 septembre
- Where: Khon Kaen National Museum, Khon Kaen
Due to the flooding, many festivals and events have been postponed, including:
- Narathiwat Ko Lae Boat & Long-boat Racing
- Nakhon Si Thammarat Tenth Lunar Month Festival
- Narathiwat’s Specialty Fair