Wonderfruit Festival

World-famous monthly beach party on Haad Rin beach. What started in the 1980s has become a bucket-list event drawing up to 30,000 revelers each full moon.

One of Thailand's most spectacular modern events. International pyrotechnic teams compete to light up the bay, drawing massive crowds to the beach.

Thailand's most romantic festival. Thais float decorated banana-leaf baskets (krathong) on rivers and waterways to pay respect to the water goddess and release negativity. Celebrated on the full moon of the 12th Thai lunar month.

Thai New Year and the world's biggest water fight. Originally a Buddhist cleansing ritual, it has evolved into a massive water battle celebration. The country essentially shuts down for a week.

Unique Thai tradition dating back over 100 years. Water buffalo race through muddy fields, ridden by farmers. Part harvest celebration, part hilarious spectacle.

Celebrated enthusiastically by Thailand's large Chinese-Thai population. Not an official holiday but widely observed, especially in Bangkok's Chinatown.