Top Festivals & Events in Thailand This October 2025!

October in Thailand is a month brimming with festivities. It’s a time to immerse yourself in Thai traditions and culture through various events, such as the Royal Barge Procession, the end of Buddhist Lent, and the Vegetarian Festival. If you’re planning a trip to Thailand this month, here are some celebrations you won't want to miss, mark your calendar!

Written by Minh VO (local expert)Updated on 25-09-2025

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Rap Bua Festival

Every year at the end of Buddhist Lent, Wat Bang Phli Yai Nai in Samut Prakan hosts the Rap Bua Festival, a centuries-old celebration. The highlight is the lotus receiving ceremony, where lotus flowers are floated along the Samrong Canal to honor the sacred Luang Pho To statue.

Spanning nine days and nights, the festival comes alive with street food, market stalls, and an amusement park, offering a vibrant mix of tradition and entertainment for all who attend.

Hat Yai Moon Festival 2025

The Hat Yai Moon Festival 2025 brings the magic of the Mid-Autumn Festival to life in the heart of the city. Taking place at Srinakorn Foundation School, the festival offers traditional activities, live performances, and a joyful community vibe. Guests can savor mooncakes, local treats, and festive dishes, while enjoying special stage shows featuring well-known artists, making it a fun and memorable experience for everyone.

Surat Thani Chak Phra, Thot Phapa, and Long Boat Races Festival 2025

The festival’s highlights include Buddha boat processions, merit-making ceremonies, long boat races, and cultural shows, giving visitors a lively experience of Southern Thailand’s Buddhist traditions and local culture.

Miracle of Naga: The essence of Nong Khai 2025

The Naga Fireball Festival is a mystical celebration along the Mekong between Phon Phisai and Rattanawapi. Visitors can witness mysterious fireballs rising from the river and enjoy blessing rituals, traditional dances, illuminated boats, and wax castle processions. The festivities also feature long boat races, lively walking streets, food fairs, and local markets, offering nonstop entertainment and a vibrant cultural experience.

The Ok-Wa Tradition 2025

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The festival marks the end of Buddhist Lent at Wat Uthayaram. Highlights include the Cultural Plaza opening, live music, the “Magic of Mae Sariang” light-and-sound show, and concerts. The final day features the Ngeung Candle Procession and the Miss Ok-Wa beauty contest, along with parades, traditional rituals, and cultural performances throughout the three-day celebration.

Chak Phra and Tak Bat Devo

Highlights include the boat procession contest in traditional and local categories, with winners receiving the Royal Trophy, alongside a parade of decorated boats competing for prizes. Visitors can also take part in the Tak Bat Devo almsgiving ceremony.

Tak Bat Devo

This sacred Buddhist festival offers visitors the chance to participate in a meaningful merit-making ceremony, where rice, dried food, and traditional khao tom luk yon (sticky rice parcels) are offered to monks.

A grand parade showcases scenes from the Buddha’s life and legends, with vibrant participation from districts across the province, making it a truly spiritual and cultural experience for all who attend.

Ngo Ka Ki Festival 2025

This cultural festival brings Takua Pa’s golden mining era to life through stories, architecture, and community spirit. Highlights include insightful talks about the Ngo Ka Ki tradition and a special “Taste of Stories” dinner, offering local dishes under the historic Ngo Ka Ki walkway.

Samut Prakan Phra Samut Chedi Worship Fair 2025

This grand temple fair in Thailand spans 12 days and nights along the Phra Samut Chedi Riverside and Samut Prakan Provincial Hall Riverside. Highlights include religious ceremonies, cultural performances, and a lively Red Cross fair. Visitors can enjoy temple rituals, vibrant entertainment, and a bustling atmosphere with food stalls and local products.

Chiang Mai International Harp Festival 2025

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You can experience the magic of this beautiful harp festival, themed "Harmony begins when we play together". Enjoy an amazing charity & gala concert, participate in inspiring workshops, and connect with world-renowned harpists from across the globe. It’s a perfect opportunity to celebrate music, share cultural stories, and create unforgettable memories in a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere.

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