Wat Arun is a Buddhist temple in the Bangkok Yai district. Photo: Henrik Olsen
What major events happens in Thailand in 2025. We will give you the overview in this article.
🏍️ Sports & International Championships
Thailand MotoGP 2025 📅 February 28 – March 2 📍 Chang International Circuit, Buriram 🏁 The MotoGP season kicks off in Thailand, marking the first time the Grand Prix will start here.
2025 SEA Games 📅 December 9–20 📍 Bangkok, Chonburi, and Songkhla 🏅 The 33rd Southeast Asian Games will feature 574 events across 50 sports, with Thailand hosting for the seventh time.
2025 FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Championship 📅 August 22 – September 7 📍 Bangkok, Nakhon Ratchasima, Chiang Mai, Phuket 🏐 Thailand hosts the first Women’s World Championship in Southeast Asia, with 32 teams competing.
Miss Universe 2025 📅 November 21 📍 Impact Challenger, Nonthaburi 👑 Thailand welcomes the 74th edition of the Miss Universe pageant.
🎉 Cultural Festivals & Celebrations
Chinese New Year 📅 January 19 – February 9 📍 Yaowarat Road, Bangkok 🏮 Festivities include parades, dragon dances, and traditional performances.
Songkran Festival 📅 April 13–15 📍 Nationwide 💦 Thailand’s traditional New Year celebration features water fights and cultural ceremonies.
Loy Krathong Festival 📅 November 5 📍 Sukhothai, Ayutthaya, Chiang Mai 🕯️ A picturesque festival where participants release floating lanterns into rivers to pay respects to water spirits.
🌈 LGBTQ+ Milestones & Pride Celebrations
Same-Sex Marriage Legalization 📅 Effective January 2025 🏳️🌈 Thailand becomes the third Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage, offering full legal, financial, and medical rights to LGBTQ+ couples.
Pride 2025 📅 June 2025 📍 Various locations nationwide 🌈 Pride events are scheduled across Thailand, reflecting the country’s growing inclusivity and appeal to the LGBTQ+ community.
