Thailand festival calendar

Flower-covered floats, garden displays and a parade through Chiang Mai in early February. Dates, highlights and tips.

Where to see Chinese New Year celebrations in Thailand, from Bangkok's Yaowarat to Nakhon Sawan, and tips for visiting.

One of Thailand's most important Buddhist holidays. What Makha Bucha commemorates, the candlelit wian tian processions and travel tips.

When Songkran happens, where the biggest celebrations are, what to expect and how to book hotels around the Thai New Year holiday.

Home-made rockets fired to call the rains. When and where Isan's rocket festivals happen and what visitors should know.

Masked ghosts, music and merit-making in a small Loei town. When Phi Ta Khon happens and how to visit.

Giant carved wax sculptures paraded through Ubon at the start of Buddhist Lent. When it is held and how to plan a visit.

Nine days of processions, firecrackers and vegetarian food in Phuket Town. When it happens, what to expect and tips for visitors.

When Loy Krathong is held, the best places to see it, what a krathong is and how to take part respectfully.

A light-and-sound show at the famous bridge, plus fairs and remembrance. When it happens and how to plan your stay.

Surin's annual elephant festival in November. What happens, the ethical questions to consider and how to plan a visit.

Chiang Mai's Lanna festival of lights. When Yi Peng happens, where to see the lanterns, ticketed events and the rules on releasing lanterns.