The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) invites everyone to celebrate spiritual purity and cultural heritage at one of the nation’s most remarkable annual traditions — the Thailand Vegetarian Festival 2025, taking place in October across the country.
Rooted in Chinese-Thai heritage, the festival is a time for spiritual purification, merit-making, and blessings for health, prosperity, and longevity. Visitors can witness colorful processions of Chinese deities, sacred rituals, and taste a wide array of vegetarian dishes symbolizing purity and renewal.
Highlights nationwide:
• Bangkok (Yaowarat) – Grand processions and vegetarian food stalls from Odeon Circle to Chaloem Buri Intersection (20–29 Oct).
• Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi – “Vegetarian Festival 2025” at Outlet Square (20–29 Oct).
• Samut Sakhon – Charity events at Samut Sakhon Charity Foundation (20–29 Oct).
• Nakhon Pathom – Spiritual rituals at Wat Thammapanyarambangmuang (20–30 Oct).
• Hat Yai (Songkhla) – “Go Green Vegetarian” at Supasarnrangsan Park (20–29 Oct).
• Trang – Processions at Kew Ong Ear Shrine (20–29 Oct).
• Su-ngai Kolok (Narathiwat) – Festivities at Seng Mu Than Nam Chai Foundation (20–29 Oct).
• Ranong – Ceremonies at Ranong Charity Foundation (20–29 Oct).
• Phuket – World-renowned rituals at shrines across the island (21–29 Oct).
• Narathiwat & Phang Nga – Community-led celebrations at local shrines (21–29 Oct).
Pattaya: October 20th to the 29th at the Sawang Boriboon Foundation on Naklua and the entire street nearby.
