17 December 2024
Thailand ranked eighth most visited country in 2024
This year, Thailand is set to welcome around 39.8 million visitors in 2024, making it one of Southeast Asia's top tourist destinations. Known for its pristine beaches, ancient temples, and vibrant street markets, Thailand offers something for every kind of traveler. Whether it's the bustling streets of Bangkok, the laid-back atmosphere of Chiang Mai, or the idyllic islands like Phuket and Koh Samui, Thailand has earned its place as a global tourism hotspot.
Upcoming Event & Festivals in Thailand in 2025
Chinese New Year ~ 10-17 February
Thailand, especially Chiangmai is one of the "top" destinations for visitor from China. So, during their Chinese New Year Week, there will be many Chinese Tourists throughout Thailand. And the Hotels, flights, etc. do get heavily booked over this period as well.
So if you have any Clients interested in visiting Thailand over this dates – we would suggest you either book (the Hotels) well in advice OR just avoid this period totally.
Songkran Festival ~ 13-15 April
The annual Songkran New Year Water Festival which welcomes in the traditional Thai New Year is one of those events that has to be experienced in person to begin to appreciate the enormity of the spectacle and the uniqueness of the occasion.
Although this celebration of the Traditional Thai New Year is nationwide, the festivities are at their highest and most enthusiastic in Chiangmai. The Principal attraction is the customary good luck sprinkling of water on each other - which gets somewhat out of hand!!
Loy Krathong Festival ~ 5-6 November
Loy Krathong Festival is probably Thailand’s most beautiful and enchanting festival. This is an annual festival to pay tribute to the Spirits of the Water in which thousands of Krathongs (small flower boats) are released on the river.
In Chiangmai there is also carnival-like procession through the City on the 2 main nights.
Christmas & New Year Closed
Also - Just to advise the dates our Office will be Closed during this Festive Period.
24-26 December 2024
28 December 2024 – 2 January 2025
We will be monitoring emails over all the Holidays – but please excuse any delays in replies over these periods.
Our In-country operations over this period are not be affected by this - and if you need to contact us urgently – (for Emergencies only !) - please call our Emergency Contact Numbers.