The big four
Songkran (April) is water, family, and a national pause. Loy Krathong / Yi Peng (usually November) is lanterns and rivers. Chinese New Year lights up Bangkok and Phuket. The Phuket Vegetarian Festival is intense, loud, and not a casual photo op — go informed.
Plan around them
Hotels and flights jump during festivals. Some temples and roads close. If you want the ritual, arrive early and follow local instructions; if you want the party, pick a city that matches your energy (Chiang Mai vs Bangkok vs a beach town).
Notes to expand
- Songkran: April, nationwide, book early
- Loy Krathong: around the full moon in November
- Provincial: rocket festival, silk fairs, boat races
- Always confirm dates — lunar calendars shift
เนื้อหาคร่าวๆ สำหรับแก้ภายหลัง — ใส่รูป แผนที่ และรายละเอียดจริงได้เลย