It’s not easy to summarize what Thailand has to offer. The country is full of attractions which can be found in Thai foods, sand beaches, friendly locals, temples, busy markets, bike rides, and the nightlife. There’s always something new, something more exciting and pleasing. Something which is matchless and can be found nowhere else.

Here’s what you should know about this beautiful nation.

1. SONGKRAN FESTIVAL

Thai New Year is known as Songkran and is celebrated throughout the country. The celebration includes many events such as a beautiful procession during Ayutthaya Songkran Festival, cultural shows and even beauty contests.

Don’t miss water splashing during this celebration, as the locals splash water on each other. It is considered that splashing waters represents filling the life of family members and friends with blessings and happiness. As the day is considered as the first day, people visit temples and start the New Year.

2. CHINESE NEW YEAR

Not only the Chinese population, but people from Thai origin also celebrate Chinese new Year with the same zeal. More specifically in the city of Yaowarat, Chinatown district, the streets get filled with crowd and adorned with Chinese lanterns.

The lion dance, dragon dance and fireworks are the major attractions of the festival. The celebration is usually opened by the royal family of Thailand. Chinatown is one of the most visited places in Thailand and you cannot ignore the delicious food from the district and especially when you join the locals during the Chinese New Year celebration.

3. CHIANG MAI FLOWER FESTIVAL

Thai never miss a chance to celebrate. The love for celebration here in Thailand hits the peak many times throughout the year. Chiang Mai Flower Festival is one of the most celebrated events in the country. From flower display to cultural events and eye-catching flower parade make the country a must visit place during the month of February.

The floats decorated with flowers, the beauty pageant and colorful showcase of different varieties of flowers are matchless. You will surely forget your home garden and your hotel’s landscaped grounds once you hit the road to Chiang Mai.

4. PHUKET VEGETARIAN FESTIVAL

For veg-lovers, the festival is a paradise. But, be careful because it is not about showcasing vegetables and food, you will witness some superhuman acts in Phuket Vegetarian Festival. You may have watched them on TV or heard about them on social media platforms, the craze to show their devotion, Thai people do some extraordinary activities such as self-mortification. It includes hot coal walking, skin piercing with sharp metal objects and you will also see people climbing on razor-blade ladders. If it freaks you out, just join the Thai people as they practice complete abstinence from stimulants including meat during the festival. The main motive behind the festival is to please god and obtain good health.

5. FRUIT FESTIVAL

Don’t worry, as this festival is not about any gruesome rituals. The event is majorly focused on showcasing the fertility of Thailand’s rich land that produces tropical fruits in abundance. Don’t feel that it is just a simple fruit festival where you’ll find the common varieties of fruits. The Fruit Festival in Thailand brings some rare and region-specific fruits that cannot be found anywhere else.

Why visiting fruit festival is important because tourists can not only see these fruits, but they can also learn about these gems produced by the Thai land. You can enjoy cultural music and dance performances in the evening. So make sure you stay there at least for a day. Just make sure you reach Chanthaburi between end of May and the beginning of June to witness the beauty of the festival.

6. HUA HIN JAZZ FESTIVAL

The Hua Hin jazz festival is an annual music event that takes place in Thailand. Both Thai and international talent comes on the stage for relaxing jazz music. Thousands of people come to Hua Hin to attend the event and if you are one jazz lover, make sure adding this to your bucket list if you are planning to visit Thailand during spring. Do not forget checking our event calendar to know the exact dates for the upcoming event to make sure you do not forget booking your tickets and accommodation in Hua Hin.

7. BUN LUANG & PHI TA KHON FESTIVAL

A part of ‘Bun Luang’ or ‘Boon Prawat,’ Phi Ta Khon is an annual Buddhist festival. You may have seen Thai people wearing masks and tourists enjoying the procession. This is where it happens. The festival is related to the thirteen sermons and to listen to the thirteen chapters of the Great birth Sermon, people visit the temple where monks recite these sermons.

Many activities take place during the event. The parade of people dancing and posing with big masks made from coconut tree trunks. You can also visit the trade fair organized by local communities and the government. You can find some OTOP products for sale and can also witness some of the most exciting contests such as Bang Fai rocket lightning contest. Over the years, the designs of masks have been changed and are now more colorful and attractive.  So if you are planning to visit Thailand between March and July, don’t miss Phi Ta Khon festival.