Top 9 Best Festivals and Events in August 2025 in Thailand
In August 2025, Thailand comes alive with a rich selection of festivals and events blending music, culture, gastronomy, and local creativity. From the Musical Night at the Songkhla Museum under the stars, the big names of Summer Sonic Bangkok, to the seaside flavors of the Khanom Festival, the month promises vibrant and diverse experiences. Additional authentic events include the Ban Pam Bok Festival in Mae Hong Son and the Krabi Agro Fest for an immersion in rural life. The Pakk Taii Design Week concludes with a celebration of southern Thai creativity through art, performance, and craftsmanship.
1. Music Night at the Museum
📍 Location: Songkhla National Museum, Songkhla
- Shining Market: A creative market offering handmade items and workshops for art lovers.
- Starlight (Aug 2, 2025): A musical night under the stars featuring young artists from Songkhla.
- Star Party: An astronomical observation event at the museum with balloon recording of the moon and Jupiter.
- Museum Tour: August 1-2, 2025 | 2 sessions daily | 30 people per session. Explore the museum through sight, taste, smell, and sound, with historical stories told in dance: "The Glory of Songkhla."
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2. AKHA Trail 2025
📍 Location: Ban Pha Hee School, Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai
Discover the majestic landscapes of northern Thailand through the AKHA Trail, a unique race in Chiang Rai province. The event features hiking trails, cultural performances, local gastronomy, and ethnic villages.
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3. Ban Pam Bok Festival
📍 Location: Boon Kho Ku Sui Bridge, Pai District, Mae Hong Son
Experience the authentic local traditions at the Ban Pam Bok Festival, with a free MTB adventure tour, traditional rice planting, bamboo broom making, chili paste preparation, organic vegetable harvesting, and traditional Mo Hom costume trials.
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4. Awakening Song Wat 2025
📍 Location: Songwat Road, Bangkok
Immerse yourself in a magical fusion of light and digital art, connecting the past, present, and future through the lifestyle, spirit, and culture of this historic shopping street. Enjoy spectacular light installations, multicultural narratives, and interactive exhibits.
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5. Khanom Festival
📍 Location: Na Dan Beach, Khanom District, Nakhon Si Thammarat
Enjoy the spectacular 9th Khanom Festival with two nights of free concerts on the beach featuring renowned Thai artists such as ETC Band, Urboy TJ, and DJ Botcash. The festival transforms Khanom Beach into a visual paradise with spectacular light displays and the Giant Illuminating Tower, perfect for Instagram photos.
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6. Krabi Agro Fest
📍 Location: Krabi Provincial Agricultural Development and Promotion Center, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi
Discover the beauty of farm life amidst stunning mountainous landscapes. Explore lush flower gardens, colorful pineapple varieties, and diverse crops while enjoying fresh air. Purchase seasonal fruits, including IG-certified durian, as well as coffee, cacao, and other fresh produce.
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7. Prachinburi Night at the Museum
📍 Location: Prachinburi National Museum, Prachinburi
Experience an extraordinary night at the museum with a unique night tour to honor Thailand's oldest Ganesh statue, over 1,400 years old. Enjoy spectacular performances, a musical, a creative craft market, and local food and drinks.
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8. Summer Sonic Bangkok 2025
📍 Location: Impact Challenger Hall 1-3, Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi
Get ready to groove at Summer Sonic Bangkok 2025! Over 30 artists from around the world will take the stage to deliver an unforgettable musical experience.
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9. Pakk Taii Design Week 2025
📍 Location: Old Town of Songkhla and Hat Yai District, Songkhla
Presented by CEA and TCDC Songkhla, this year's festival – themed "Southern Paradise: Come South, Let Your Heart Reach the Sky" – aims to highlight the culture and assets of the South, while providing essential mental refuge. The event connects creators, energizes local economies, and improves quality of life in the 14 southern provinces. Activities include art exhibitions, light installations, interactive projects, performances blending traditional and contemporary arts, creative experiences, film screenings, guided tours, and workshops by experts.
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