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water fights but there’s also a spiritual SEPTEMBER festival holds deep cultural and religious
component to the festival, which sees September is long-boat racing season in significance, as it is a time for Thais
people visiting temples for purification Thailand and fast-paced races are held to pay their respects to the goddess
rituals and blessing ceremonies. April is in four regions of the country to celebrate of water, Phra Mae Khongkha. At the
a great time to be in Thailand if you want the Buddhist Lent. Each year, the races heart of Loy Krathong is the tradition of
to see all the islands and towns in one draw large crowds of enthusiastic crafting and floating krathongs, intricately
go, because each region celebrates the locals and tourists who cheer on the decorated floating baskets, onto rivers,
festival in unique ways. participants and enjoy the cultural lakes and other bodies of water. The
activities that surround the events. This festival is celebrated nationwide but
MAY is the ideal time to be a part of the action certain locations such as Chiang Mai,
If there is one reason to visit Thailand, in various locations including Ayutthaya, Sukhothai and Ayutthaya, are renowned
it’s to explore its culinary gems. Michelin Phitsanulok and Nan. for their elaborate festivities.
Guide, the internationally acclaimed
culinary authority, has once again OCTOBER DECEMBER
celebrated Thailand's vibrant and diverse In terms of the weather during October, Thailand comes alive in December as this
culinary scene by showcasing 447 of it’s usually a bit of a mixed bag. The rainy is the beginning of the peak season, so it’s
its food establishments. The 2024 season draws to a close over the month, a great time to get stuck into some of the
edition of the Michelin Guide Thailand but occasional showers are still to be country’s most popular water sports. It’s
has recognised outstanding culinary expected. This month is the best time the ideal time to do some island-hopping
establishments across the nation, with to see a few of Thailand’s night markets and visit hotspots like Phang Nga Bay,
six new shining stars and two additional and each one has its own version, as well with its intricate series of breathtaking
MICHELIN Star restaurants. as the larger versions such as Patpong mangroves, lagoons and caves. Many of
and Mahadthai. These offer an open-air the tour operators around Thailand offer
JUNE shopping experience that will entice you services such as exploring by boat, as well
Although Thailand is best known for its to try some of the local delicacies. as activities such as snorkelling and scuba
pristine beaches and marine biodiversity, diving at various spots along the coast.
it also has a lot to offer in the way of NOVEMBER For those with a need for speed, there
natural vegetation and towering hills to The Loy Krathong festival is set to take are also many opportunities to jet ski and
be explored. June is the perfect time place in November this year. As one of wakeboard. For something slower, you
for a hike in the Northern Hills. Some Thailand's most enchanting and visually could consider boarding a saleboat off the
of the most popular hikes include the stunning festivals, it is a celebration coast of Kho Phi Phi or the Similan Islands
one to the summit of Doi Chiang Dao, of lights, water and spirituality. The for some sightseeing and sundowners.
Downtown Buenos Aires
from where the views stretch all the way
to Burma. Hikers could also consider
going on guided walks through terraced
rice paddies and visits to some of the
surrounding villages.

JULY
In July, both the north and south regions
of Thailand typically experience high
levels of rainfall, but that doesn’t stop
nature lovers from hitting the jungles
for a truly authentic experience of the
tropics. Some of the most popular
jungles are in Khao Yai, Umphang and
Nan. Fortunately, with heavier rainfall
comes heavier waterfalls, which are
breathtaking to experience. The rainy
season is also the best time to see the
best fauna and flora, which thrive during
this time of the year.

AUGUST
August is typically regarded as the
beginning of off-peak season in Thailand,
which makes it the best time to cash in
on cheaper flights and accommodation.
With heavier rainfall, most tourists head
indoors over this period to experience
some local cuisine and the bustling
shopping malls in urban areas such as
Bangkok. Popular shopping destinations
include Siam Square Bangkok and
the expansive Chatuchak Weekend
Market. Here you’ll find amazing silk
products, aromatic Thai spices, coconut
oil products, jewellery, curios, trinkets,
high-end accessories and artisanal
handicrafts.
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