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39 things to do in Bangkok
Floating Markets
Your Thai vacation can't be complete without shopping at traditional floating markets around Bangkok
Mango Season
In Thai cuisine, mango is a major ingredient, both ripe and unripe. Therefore, aim for its season to get the best taste!
Custard Apple Season
With hard skin that is easy to break with a squeeze and soft flesh inside, the fruit is a total summer delight
Royal Ploughing Ceremony
The ceremony marks the start of the rice growing season with sacred oxen that plough the field across the Royal Palace
Lychee or Litchi Season
Transplanted from South China, lychee used to be a fruit of the emperors
Rose Apple Season
Looking nothing like an apple, the fruit smells like rose when a first bite is taken
Burapa Bike Week, Pattaya
Bringing bikers all across Thailand together with the whole world, Burapa Bike Week is one of the most anticipated events of the year
Wan Ok Phansa
The festival that marks the end of the Buddhist lent is full of celebrations and interesting authentic activities
King’s Cup Muay Thai
The tournament of the national Thai sport dedicated to the King's of Thailand Birthday
Lopburi Monkey Banquet Festival
One of the most prominent festivals that pays homage to the mischievous macaques
Mangosteen Season
Known as the queen of fruit, mangosteen or mangkhut has a delicate texture
Songkran Water Festival (Thai New Year)
Thai New Year lasts for at least three days, depending on the region, and is one of the most joyful celebrations of the new year worldwide
Rains Retreat or Vassa
This is a period marked by Buddhist Lent, which lasts three months and makes the monks stay at a single monastery
Rambutan Season
One of the most beautiful fruits, rambutan has fluffy skin and juicy flesh
Queen’s Cup Muay Thai
National Thai sport which means "science of the two limbs" is fascinating all year, but during Queen's birthday the ordinary fights change into spectacular championships between the best ones
Rub Bua Festival
The beautiful ancient tradition of throwing lotus flowers from the banks of the river is one of the most heart-warming in Thailand
Durian Season
Durian may not be the most loved fruit, but it is definitely the king of all fruit!
Jujube Season
Pear-shaped and not too big in size, the fruit resembles a yellowish apple with hard skin
Chonburi Buffalo Racing
The event to apreciate the hard work of buffaloes is full of adrenaline and competitions
International Thai Martial Arts Games & Festival
If you are interested in martial arts, especially Thai martial arts, that are traditional and spectacular, you just can't miss this out!
Makha Bucha Day
One of the holiest days for Buddhists, celebrates the day when 1250 disciples of Buddha gathered for his preaching. The holiday includes one of the most spectacular ceremonies in Buddhism
Longan Season
The fruit that was once transported from China has flourished and become one of the most popular in Thailand
MAYA Music Festival
No music festival in the world can boast a more stunning stage than a 26-meter high monkey head of MAYA
Thod Kathin Robes Offering Ceremony
The period lasting for a month when monks are offered various goods is also known as Thod Kathin or Kathina
Pattaya International Fireworks Festival
One of the major firework shows in the world, with different competitions between plenty of countries
Visakha Bucha Day
The day that marks three most important events in Buddha's life with beautiful ceremonies
Yongchak or Stink Bean Season
Also known as yongchak, the long twisted bean is smelly in a unique way due to its gas containment
National Elephant Day
Elephants are unique animals: they are social, cute, and helpful. Therefore, it's natural that they have got a day totally dedicated to them
Chinese New Year
The parade and royal procession highlight Asia's biggest festival
Synchronous Fireflies
Mangrove forests and river banks come alive at night with thousands of flashing lights
Thaibreak Festival
The Thaibreak Festival, an electronic music festival on the enchanting island of Koh Mak with a limited number of visitors