Bangkok, 30 October 2025 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced adjustments to the schedules and formats of events and activities during October–November 2025 to express respect and gratitude for the benevolence of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother. All updates align with the solemn and respectful tone of the national mourning period.
Following the Royal Household Bureau’s announcement on 24 October 2025 of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother, TAT reviewed all scheduled events in October and November, resulting in the postponement of certain events, adjustments to event formats, and replacement of selected festive activities with cultural and religious observances reflecting remembrance and reverence.
The Maha Loi Krathong @ Sukhothai festival is taking place as scheduled from 27 October–5 November 2025 at Wat Chana Songkhram within Sukhothai Historical Park. Each evening at 21.21 Hrs., a candle-lighting ceremony will unite participants in remembrance and gratitude for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother. The event features royal compositions, traditional Thai music, and cultural performances in tribute to Her Majesty, with lighting and décor moderated to reflect the solemn occasion. The festival highlights Sukhothai’s heritage through illuminated settings, craft demonstrations, local delicacies, and cultural performances in a nostalgic atmosphere that invites visitors to dress in traditional attire.
The Maha Loi Krathong @ Ayutthaya celebration will proceed as planned from 2–6 November 2025 at Wat Phra Ram in Ayutthaya Historical Park, with a tone and activities adjusted to the mourning period. Fireworks and pyrotechnics will be omitted, while performances will include cultural shows and renditions of royal compositions honouring both His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great and Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother. Visitors can also enjoy demonstrations of Thai crafts, cuisine, and traditional activities in a nostalgic setting designed to evoke grace and remembrance.
The Vijit Chao Phraya Thailand 2025 event, originally scheduled for 1 November–15 December, will now be held from 9 November to 23 December 2025 along both banks of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. The presentation concept has been refined under the theme “Light of Siam – Mother of the Land”, featuring drone displays in place of fireworks to convey tribute and remembrance. Lighting design and colour tones will be softened for appropriateness, while the New Year’s Eve programme will include a candle-lighting ceremony titled “Light of the Nation” in honour of Her Majesty The Queen Mother.
The Amazing Thailand Marathon Bangkok 2025, set for 30 November 2025 from MBK Centre to Sanam Luang, will proceed on schedule with appropriate adjustments to reflect the tone of the national mourning period.
Details of event schedules and updates are available at www.tourismthailand.org and www.thailandfestival.org.
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