Thai Calendar
In 1940, Thailand moved its New Year's Day from April 13th to January 1st. The old New Year is still a holiday called Songkran. Years are counted as the Buddhist era (B.E.) which started 543 years earlier than the Christian era; therefore 2002 A.D. is the year 2545 B.E.
New Year's Day, 1st January
In Thailand there are three New Year's days. The Western, on Jan 1st, the Chinese New Year on the first day of the First Lunar month, usually in February and the Thai New Year marked by the Songkhran festival in April. Thais usually exchange gifts on January 1st.
January - Legends of a Kingdom
Mekong Sunrise The First Sunrise of the Land - Ubon Ratchatani and Amnat Charoen
1st December 2003 - 31st February 2004
San Kamphang: Land of arts and craftsmanship - San Kamphang, Chiang Mai
16th - 18th January 2004
River of Kings - Bangkok
22nd January - 8th February
Bangkok Film Festival - Bangkok
22nd January - 2nd February
February - Flower Paradise
Flower Festival
Chiang Mai city, Chiang Mai
6th - 8th February
Carnival and Fireworks
Pattaya City, Chonburi
13th - 15th February
March - Summer Music and Sports
Thai Kite, Sports and Music Festival -Sanam Luang, Bangkok
1st March - 2nd April
International Drums Festival - Sanam Luang, Bangkok
5th - 7th March
ASEAN Zebra Dove Cooing Competition -Yala Town, Yala
5th - 7th March
Pattaya Music Festival - Pattaya City, Chonburi
19th - 21st March
Thai and International Kite Festival - Hua Hin, Prachuap Kiri Khan
13-14th March
April - Songkran Spendours
Chiang Mai Arts and Cultural Fair - Chiang Mai City
1st - 9th April
Songkran Festival - All provinces
13th - 15th April
May - Thai Fruit Festival
Royal Poughing Ceremony - Sanam Luang, Bangkok
7th May
Trad Fruits and Products Festival - Trad City, Trad
May
Rayong Fruits and Products Festival - Rayong City, Rayong
May - June
Chantaburi Fruits and Products Festival - Chantaburi City, Chantaburi
May - June
Rocket Festival - Yasathon City, Yasathon
14th - 16th May
Visakha Bucha Festival - Beginning of Buddhist Lent - Bangkok and most provinces
14th - 16th May
June - Green Adventure
Samui Festival - Samui Island, Surathani
June
Krajiew Flower Festival - Chaiyapum
15th June - 31st July
Hua Hin Jazz Festival - Hua Hin, Prachuap Kiri Khan
18th - 20th June
Phi Ta Khon Festival - Dan Sai, Loei
19th - 21st June
July - Timeless Thailand Elegance
International Pattaya Marathon - Pattaya City, Chonburi
18th July
Flower Alms Offering Festival - Phra Phuttabat, Saraburi
31st July - 1st August
Candle Festival - Ubon Ratchathani City, Ubon Ratchthani
31st July - 1st August
August - Fun Fair
The Queen's Birthday - Mother's Day - Nationwide
12th August
Mountain Bike Championship 2004 - Bhumipon Dam, Tak
28th - 29th August
Songkhla Marathon - Singhanakhon, Songkhla
29th August
September - Boat Races
King's Cup Elephant Polo - Somdej Phra Srisuriyothai Camp, Prachuap Kirikan
8th - 12th September
King's Cup Ko Lae Boat Race - Narathiwat City, Narathiwat
21st - 25th September
Yarowat Food Festival - Yarowat (China Town), Bangkok
25th September
October -The Magnificent Mekong River
Vegetarian Festival - Phuket Island
13th - 22nd October
Illuminated Boat Procession - Nakon Phanom City, Nakon Phanom
23rd - 27th October
Rup Bua Festival - Bang Phli, Samut Prakan
26th - 28th October
Buffalo Race - Chonburi City, Chonburi
27th October
Naga Fireball Festival - Phon Pisai, Nong Khai
28th October
November - Loy Krathong
Bua Tong Blossom Festival - Khun Yaum, Mae Hong Son
14th - 16th May
Sunflower Festival - Lopburi and Saraburi
1st November - 14th February 2005
Nan Long-tailed Boat Races - Nan City , Nan
6th - 7th November
Surin Elephant Round up - Surin City, Surin
20th - 21st November
Loy Krathong & Candle Festival - Sukhothai and Nationwide
22nd - 26th November
Yi Peng Lantern Festival - Chiang Mai City, Chiang Mai
25th - 27th November
Ploenchit Fair - BEC-Tero Hall, Suan Lum Bazaar, Bangkok.
Fun for all the family with a taste of Great Britain.
20th November
Bangkok Marathon
28th November
December - Thailand Extravaganza & Royal Ceremonies
Of all the wonders of Thailand nothing can equal the love and respect of the people for their King
Trooping of the Colour - Their Majesties the King and Queen preside over this annual event
which is held in the Royal Plaza, Bangkok.
2nd December
H.M. King's Birthday - Father's Day - People demonstrate their respect for King with flags, displays and other tributes.
Sanam Luang, Bangkok
5th December
Constitution Day - This marks the day in 1932, when the monarchy became constitutional,
the very beginning of democracy on Thailand.
10th December
Fishing Festival - Trat province
10th - 12th December
Ayutthaya World Heritage Celebration - Phra Nakon, Si Ayutthaya
13th - 19th December
Night Paradise and Countdown to 2005 - Bangkok, Had Yai, Song Khla and nationwide
31st December
