PATTAYA, Thailand – Hotel bookings for Pattaya International Fireworks Festival 2026 remain above normal levels but are not as strong as in previous years, when rooms were often fully booked two to three months in advance. Thanet Supornsahasrungsi, president of the Chonburi Tourism Federation Association, said this year’s booking pattern suggests a less energetic response from visitors, despite the festival remaining an important event for the local tourism industry.
One possible factor is the timing of the Vijit Chao Phraya light and sound festival in Bangkok, which features fireworks and drone displays around the same period. This gives tourists, particularly Thai visitors, another option and may encourage some to choose Bangkok rather than travel to Pattaya for an overnight stay.
Nevertheless, Thanet said festivals and major events continue to generate economic activity and income for local businesses. Hoteliers are now hoping last-minute reservations will lift occupancy rates and give Pattaya’s fireworks weekend a stronger finish. The Pattaya International Fireworks Festival takes place on November 27–28 along Pattaya Beach.
