Both festivals are celebrated among the majority of Thai people and are even recognized worldwide. They are traditional Thai festivals, which have been carried out since ancient times. Anyone can join in the fun of these very special national festivals. Other events are celebrated only among certain groups of people in particular regions. The uniqueness of these festivals has given them a reputation at the national level, and some are even promoted internationally.
Most regional festivals reflect the deep-rooted culture of the people in that region.
Many have become annual fairs, which, each year, attract large numbers of tourists. The government organizes official or royal ceremonies. Notable among these are the Royal Ploughing Ceremony , HM the King's Birthday , HM the Queen's Birthday , Coronation Day and Constitution Day. Long Boat Races Religious Ceremonies Loy Kratong Rocket Festival Ok Phansa Vegetarian Festival Search for festivals in other provinces. Phangnga Phuket Songkhla Surat Thani Search for festivals by month.