BANGKOK, Thailand – The month of July marks two of the most important events in the Buddhist calendar. They are Asanha Bucha Day, to commemorate the day when the Buddha delivered his first sermon over 2,500 years ago, and Khao Phansa, or Buddhist Lent Day, when candles are offered to monks at the beginning of the three-month Buddhist Lent period. These candle celebrations can be seen in various parts of Thailand; the main one in Ubon Ratchathani Province always promises excitement and astonishment.
Many other events and festivals also happen in this month, such as floral wonders, music festivals, and cultural rituals, which are listed below:
– Cities in Bloom, from now to 6 July 2025, at TCDC Gallery in Bangkok;
– The Charm of Nan Illumination, from now to 6 August 2025, at Nan’s old city wall in Nan Province;
– Dok Krachiao Blooming Festival 2025, from now to August 2025, at Pa Hin Ngam National Park and Sai Thong National Park in Chaiyaphum Province;
– Phangan Music and Wonder Magic Lights, from 4 to 6 July, at Tong Sala, Koh Phangan in Surat Thani Province;
– Phaya Sisatthanakarat Worship Ceremony 2025, from 7 to 13 July, at Naga Monument in Nakhon Phanom Province;
– Tak Bat Dok Mai Khao Phansa 2025, from 9 to 11 July, at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi Province;
– Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival 2025, from 9 to 13 July, at Thung Sri Mueang in Ubon Ratchathani Province;
– Pai Jazz & Blues Festival, from 18 to 20 July, at Pai in Mae Hong Son Province.
More information on these and other festivals and events can be found on: https://www.pattayamail.com/thailandnews/festivals-and-events-in-pattaya-and-across-thailand-in-july-506750 (PRD)
