October 2025 Festivals and Events in Thailand

Last updated: 2 October 2025

Discover Thailand’s vibrant October 2025 festivals, from mystical Naga Fireballs and Rap Bua traditions to cultural fairs, tea gatherings, and music celebrations.

Thailand offers a spectacular lineup of cultural and festive events this October 2025. You can fully immerse yourself in vibrant local traditions, from mysterious fireballs over the Mekong to unique boat ceremonies and literary gatherings.

Here is a curated guide to some of the most captivating festivals happening nationwide:

Cultural and Religious Festivals

Rap Bua (Lotus Receiving) Festival

  • When: September 30 – October 8, 2025 (9 days, 9 nights)
  • Where: Wat Bang Phli Yai Nai, Samut Prakan
  • Highlights: This is a unique, centuries-old ceremony at the end of Buddhist Lent. Locals celebrate by throwing lotus flowers onto a barge carrying the sacred Luang Pho To Buddha image as it floats along the Samrong canal. The event also features a bustling fair with food stalls, shopping, and an amusement park.

Miracle of Naga: The essence of Nong Khai

  • When: October 4 – 8, 2025
  • Where: Along the Mekong River in Nong Khai (best viewing in Phon Phisai and Rattanawapi districts)
  • Highlights: Experience the famed Naga Fireball Festival, renowned for the mysterious fireballs that rise from the Mekong River. The festivities include sacred rituals, a dazzling light-and-sound show retelling the Naga legend, vibrant parades, the Prasat Phueng (wax castle) procession, illuminated boat displays, and the Tak Bat Devo almsgiving ceremony.

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

  • When: October 4 – 12, 2025
  • Where: Tapi River and near the Naris Bridge area, Mueang District, Surat Thani
  • Highlights: A major multi-event festival featuring a colorful Chak Phra (Buddha image procession), the Thot Phapa (offering ceremony), and exciting long boat races on the Tapi River.

Ok-Wa Tradition & Tak Bat Devo Ceremonies

Several provinces celebrate the end of Buddhist Lent (Ok Phansa) with special events:

  • The Ok-Wa Tradition (Oct 6–8, Mae Sariang, Mae Hong Son): Features a Ngeung Candle Procession, the “Cultural Plaza,” and the Miss Ok-Wa beauty contest.
  • Chak Phra and Tak Bat Devo (Oct 6–9, Songkhla): Includes a boat procession contest (competing for a Royal Trophy) and the important Tak Bat Devo almsgiving ceremony.
  • Tak Bat Devo (Oct 7–8, Uthai Thani): A sacred ceremony where devotees offer rice and traditional khao tom luk yon (sticky rice parcels) to monks.

Samut Prakan Phra Samut Chedi Worship Fair

  • When: October 12 – 23, 2025 (12 days, 12 nights)
  • Where: Phra Samut Chedi Riverside and Provincial Hall, Samut Prakan
  • Highlights: One of Thailand’s largest and most significant temple fairs, featuring religious ceremonies, cultural performances, and a bustling Red Cross fair with food and local products.

Arts, Culture, and Lifestyle Events

Hat Yai Moon Festival

  • When: October 3 – 6, 2025
  • Where: Srinakorn Foundation School, Hat Yai, Songkhla
  • Highlights: Celebrating the Mid-Autumn tradition with cultural activities, vibrant performances, and a warm community spirit. Visitors can enjoy mooncake tasting, festive food, and special stage shows.

Ngo Ka Ki Festival

  • When: October 11 – 12, 2025
  • Where: Ban Hok Jong Seng Office, Takua Pa District, Phang Nga
  • Highlights: This unique festival transports visitors back to the golden era of the old mining town. The atmosphere of Takua Pa’s prosperous past is recreated, culminating in an exclusive “Taste of Stories” dinner beneath the historic Ngo Ka Ki walkway, where local dishes narrate tales of tradition.

BOOK EXPO THAILAND

  • When: October 9 – 19, 2025
  • Where: Halls 5–7, LG Floor, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok
  • Highlights: Thailand’s major national book fair, offering a vast selection of books, author signings, and literary events.

TEA DELIGHT – The First Edition

  • When: October 11 – 13, 2025 (08:00 – 18:00 hrs)
  • Where: Ancient House Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai
  • Highlights: A must-visit for tea lovers, featuring hands-on workshops (matcha, tea, homemade ice cream), artisanal teas, pastries, and a variety of food, all set on a relaxing riverside lawn with live music.

Chiang Mai International Harp Festival

  • When: October 24 – 26, 2025
  • Where: Chiang Mai Harp and Music Center, Chiang Mai
  • Highlights: Celebrated under the theme “Harmony begins when we play together,” the event features a dazzling charity & gala concert, inspiring workshops, and performances by world-renowned harpists.

Sports and Outdoors

SAKAD SCENIC TRAIL

  • When: October 12, 2025
  • Where: Ban Skad Tai School, Pua District, Nan
  • Highlights: An event for runners and nature lovers to explore the breathtaking landscapes of Nan. The trail takes participants through lush highland forests, terraced fields, and panoramic mountain views.

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