The Tourism Authority of Thailand is thrilled to announce exciting events and trade fairs scheduled to take place in 2024! TAT Stockholm will be a part of the following events and trade fairs to showcase the vibrant of Thailand’s diverse destinations, local experiences, and cultural offerings, with the aim of attracting travellers from both Nordic and Baltic countries to visit Thailand with Meaningful experiences.

Beyond these tourism events, Thailand bursts with a rich calendar of festivals, celebrations, and sport events throughout the year. As you plan your itinerary, it’s worth considering these captivating events to immerse yourself in the heart of Thai culture and traditions. Some events, such as Songkran (Thai New Year), are celebrated nationwide and have fixed dates, and together with Buddhist holidays.  To help you plan your 2024 Thailand adventure, here’s a sneak peek at some of the highlights:

January 2024

• New Year’s Day (public holiday): 1 January
• TravelMatch Norway- Oslo, Norway: 11 January (Table 131)
• TravelXpo/Explore the World 2024 – Oslo, Norway : 13- 15 January  (TAT Booth B-13)
• Children’s Day: 13 January
• MATKA, Nordic Travel fair – Helsinki, Finland: 19-21 January (TAT Booth 7F128)
• Bo Sang Umbrella and Sankhampaeng Handicrafts Festival- Chiang Mai: 19-21 January
• Buriram Marathon 2024 – Buriram: 27 January

February 2024

• Chiang Mai Flower Festival: 2-4 February
• Amazing Muay Thai Festival 2024 – Bangkok: 2-5 February
• Chinese Lunar New Year: 10 February 2024 : Highlight event at Chinatown, Bangkok
• Trang Underwater Wedding: usually held mid-February to include Valentine’s Day
• Ferie for Alle, Danish Travel show – Herning, Denmark :23-25 February. TAT Booth G5870
• Makha Bucha Day (public holiday): 24 February

March 2024

• Phuket Ultra Marathon 2024 100K – Phuket, Thailand: 2 March
• Amazing Thailand “Surat Thani” Post ITB Roadshow in Copenhagen 2024 – Copenhagen, Denmark : 12 March
• National Muay Thai Day: 17 March: Highlight event “Wai Kru Muay Thai Ceremony”, Ayutthaya

April 2024

• Poy Sang Long Festival: held at various locations around north Thailand, particularly in Mae Hong Son (late March/early April).
• Chakri Memorial Day (public holiday): 6 April
• Songkran (Water Festival) /Thai New Year (public holiday): 13-15 April.  Celebrations takes place across Thailand with highlight event in Bangkok and Chiang Mai
• TTR Baltic, Travel Trade Roadshow – Vilnius (Lithuania), Riga (Latvia) and Tallinn (Estonia) : 23-25 April

May 2024

• Labour Day (public holiday): 1 May
• Coronation Day (public holiday): 4 May
• Royal Ploughing Ceremony, Bangkok: 10 May 2024
• Visakha Bucha Day (public holiday): 22 May 2024
• Rocket Festivals (Bun Bang Fai) – Yasothon : date varies, usually held mid/late May.

June 2024

• Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2024, Khao Lak, Phang-nga, Thailand: 5-7 June
• Birthday of HM Queen Suthida (public holiday): 3 June
• Laguna Phuket Marathon 2024 – Phuket, Thailand: 8-9 June

July 2024

• Phi Ta Khon Ghost Festival – Loei, Thailand: 7-9 July
• Asahna Bucha Day (public holiday): 20 July
• Stockholm Thai festival – Stockholm, Sweden : 19-20 July
• Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival: 19-21 July
• Khao Phansa: 21 July
• Birthday of HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X) (public holiday): 28 July
• Pattaya Marathon 2024 – Pattaya, Thailand: date for 2024 to be confirmed

August 2024

• HM Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother’s Birthday (public holiday): 12 August. Also celebrated as Mother’s Day.
• Por Tor (Hungry Ghost Festival), Phuket: 22 August -2 September

September 2024

• Por Tor (Hungry Ghost Festival), Phuket: 22 August -2 September

October 2024

• HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej Memorial Day (public holiday): 13 October
• Vegetarian Festival: Phuket Vegetarian Festival 15-23 October
• Awk Phansa 17 October
• Chulalongkorn Day (public holiday): 23 October

November 2024

• Travel News Market – Stockholm, Sweden: 7 November
• Loy Krathong: 15 November Celebrations takes place across Thailand with highlight event in Sukhothai, Ayutthaya and Chiang Mai
• Yi Peng Lantern Festival – Chiang Mai: 15-16 November
• Pattaya International Fireworks Festival: dates for 2024 to be confirmed
• The Phuket King’s Cup Regatta – Phuket November 30- December 7

December 2024

• Amazing Thailand Marathon Bangkok – Bangkok, Thailand: dates for 2024 to be confirmed
• King Bhumibol Birthday Commemoration Day (public holiday): 5 December. Also celebrated as Father’s Day and National Day.
• River Kwai Bridge Festival and Red Cross Fair, Kanchanaburi: 8-17 December 2023
• Constitution Day (public holiday): 10 December
• New Year’s Eve (public holiday): 31 December 

As you go on with your adventure in 2024, let our events and festivals guide you towards an unforgettable meaningful journey of cultural immersion, vibrant celebrations, and enriching experiences. Thailand awaits, with open arms and a heart brimming with warmth and hospitality.