Mark your calendars for a vibrant May 2025 in Thailand! Explore various events, including the Amazean Jungle Thailand by UTMB 2025 in Yala, the Hua Hin International Jazz Festival, and Pattaya Lighting 2025, transforming Pattaya Beach. Enjoy jazz in Hat Yai, witness the Light Phenomenon in Phitsanulok, discover eco-friendly activities at the Amazing Krabi Green Guide Fest, and marvel at the KAWS: HOLIDAY THAILAND exhibition in Bangkok. Plus, experience kite festivals, Bun Bung Fai rocket festivals, and other unique cultural celebrations throughout the month.
Amazean Jungle Thailand by UTMB 2025
1-4 May 2025
Betong, Yala
The ultimate global trail-running World Series
Highlights:
Uniting the sport’s biggest stars and amateur runners through the best, leading international events in the most stunning locations, the UTMB World Series gives all trail runners the chance to experience the UTMB adventure across the world. It is the only place runners can begin their quest to UTMB Mont-Blanc, where the prestigious UTMB World Series Finals will be held.
Hua Hin International Jazz Festival 2025
1-4 May 2025
Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan
Highlights:
Hua Hin International Jazz Festival, the grandest and most impressive jazz music event in the history of the Hua Hin Jazz Festival, expanded from a single-day beachfront event to a magnificent 4-day jazz festival spanning 7 stages across Hua Hin
Pattaya Lighting 2025
1-5 May 2025
Pattaya Beach, Chon Buri
Highlights:
Pattaya City unveils its first-ever grand light festival, “Pattaya Lighting 2025 – FantaSea The Illumination on the Beach,” transforming Pattaya Beach into a breathtaking fantasy of light and imagination. Explore imaginative light art installations, including stunning archways, captivating art installations, mesmerizing projection mapping, dynamic laser projections, and unique lighting displays.
Hatyai Jazz Music Festival 2025
2-3 May 2025
From 16.00-24.00 Hrs.
Health Sports Plaza, Si Kim Yong Road, Hat Yai District, Songkhla
Highlights:
Get ready for two magical nights filled with smooth rhythms, soulful melodies, and unforgettable vibes at the Hatyai Jazz Music Festival 2025.
The Light Phenomenon: the Series at Phitsanulok
2-4 May 2025
From 16.30-20.00 Hrs.
Wat Wihan Thong, Phitsanulok
Highlights:
“The Light Phenomenon: The Series” to promote tourism with Projection Mapping technology. This involves creating artwork by casting light and colors and projecting images with projectors onto various surfaces. It also features the sale of souvenirs and local restaurants.
Krabi Music Coffee & Craft #4
2-5 May 2025
From 13.00-20.00 Hrs.
Along thewaterfront of Krabi town, Krabi
Samui Neon Run 2025
3 May 2025
Central Festival Samui, Ko Samui, Surat Thani
Highlights:
Join us for an exciting running event and a full Neon Party. Experience a unique, special night run like no other.
Music & MuTelu Festival 2025
9-11 May 2025
From 16.00-22.00 Hrs.
Suan Chom Khong Park, Nakhon Phanom
Kite Festival 2025
10-11 May 2025
From 11.00-22.00 Hrs.
Thapsakae Beach, Thapsakae District, Prachuap Khiri Khan
Highlights:
Spectacular international kite show, relax to the sounds of the evening music and enjoy delicious drinks and food from the local community
54th World’s Only Wien Tien Ceremony on Water, Phayao Lake
10-12 May 2025
Wat Tilok Aram’s Pier and Wat Tilok Aram, Phayao
Highlights:
Offer alms to Buddhist monks. Embark on a boat journey to partake in a sacred aquatic candle procession. Delight in vibrant Lanna cultural performances and explore the morning market, where you can taste local delicacies, shop for unique finds, and soak in the tranquil ambience of Kwan Phayao at dawn. Don’t miss the opportunity to discover and purchase high-quality OTOP products from Phayao Province.
KAWS:HOLIDAY THAILAND
13-25 May 2025
From 07.00 – 22.00 Hrs.
Sanam Luang, Bangkok
Highlights:
Following recent stops in Indonesia, Shanghai, and Le Brassus, KAWS:HOLIDAY embarks on an extraordinary new chapter in Thailand. The latest stop transforms the historic grounds of Sanam Luang—Bangkok’s vast ceremonial ground and cultural heart—into an open-air canvas for artistic expression, and admission is free for all visitors.
Amazing Krabi Green Guide Fest 2025
15-18 May 2025
From 09.00-20.00 Hrs.
Noppharat Thara Beach, Ao Nang, Krabi
Highlights:
At this vibrant festival, discover Krabi as a sustainable destination! Explore eco-friendly products, engage in art and craft workshops, savour delicious food and cooking demos and groove to live music.
Kite on the Lake
16-18 May 2025
From 16.00-22.00 Hrs.
Lakeside, Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi
Highlights:
Experience the ultimate family-friendly festival! Witness stunning giant kites, be entertained by lively street performers, fly your own kite, join creative workshops, indulge in diverse food and drinks, relax to live music, and bring your pets to enjoy the lakeside fun at the International Kite Festival.
Yasothon Bun Bang Fai Rocket Festival
16-18 May 2025
Chaeng Sanit Road, Yasothon
Kalasin Bun Bung Fai Talai Lan Festival
17-18 May 2025
Kutwa Municipality, Kuchinarai District, Kalasin
Outdoor Fest 2025
22-25 May 2025
Exhibition Hall 5-6, LG Floor, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok
Highlights:
Your one-stop destination for all things travel and adventure! Discover accommodations, trekking, camping, cycling, extreme sports (surfing, jet skiing, surf skating), and a vast array of tourist destinations at this comprehensive lifestyle and activity tourism event.
Thailand Golf Expo 2025
22-25 May 2025
Exhibition Hall 5-6, LG Floor, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok
Thailand Dive Expo 2025
22-25 May 2025
Exhibition Hall 5-6, LG Floor, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok
Samui Regatta 2025
24-31 May 2025
Chaweng Beach, Ko Samui, Surat Thani
