In short
- Loy Krathong falls on Tuesday 24 November, the full moon of the twelfth lunar month.
- Bangkok spots listed: Asiatique, the riverbank facing Wat Arun, ICONSIAM and SookSiam, Benjakitti and Lumphini parks.
- Piers fill fast; BTS and boat services are very busy after dark.
- The riverside festival programme and the marathon date were unconfirmed.
What to do
- 1Arrive at your pier or park before sunset on 24 November.
- 2Check the 2026 programme on the TAT website and at each venue.
- 3Confirm the Bangkok Marathon date with the organiser before booking.
- 4Buy concert tickets only for dates announced by the promoter.
Where can you float a krathong in Bangkok?
A krathong goes on water, and the city list for the night is long. Our Loy Krathong guide explains the festival; here is what the Bangkok Post's November calendar lists.
- Asiatique The Riverfront, reached by free shuttle boat from Sathorn pier.
- The Chao Phraya riverbank facing Wat Arun.
- ICONSIAM and SookSiam.
- Benjakitti and Lumphini parks.
The Golden Mount Fair at Wat Saket traditionally falls around Loy Krathong, and Pak Khlong Talat flower market is very busy in the run-up. According to the Bangkok Post, piers and promenades fill up fast that night, and BTS and boat services are very busy after dark: come before sunset. Entry rules, visas, transport and prices are unchanged.
What else is on in Bangkok in November 2026?
Concerts fill the month, according to the same calendar: BABYMONSTER at Impact Arena (7–8 November), BIGBANG at Rajamangala National Stadium (7 November), 5 Seconds of Summer at UOB Live (9 November), LANY (10 November), Wave to Earth (12 November), My Chemical Romance at Impact Challenger Hall (17 November), Joji (24 November), FKJ (27 November) and Khalid (29 November).
Two more events are pencilled in for 19–22 November: Song Wat Week in the old town and the Thai Teaw Thai travel fair at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. The Bangkok Marathon is listed for November 2026 with 5km, 10km, half-marathon and full-marathon routes; the source says the race date is still to be confirmed.
November sits at the end of the rainy season, with temperatures around 24–32°C and noticeably cooler evenings. For the month-by-month picture see when to go, and for ideas things to do.
What is still unconfirmed?
The programme for the 2026 riverside festivals staged by the national tourism body and the culture ministry was not confirmed when this article was written. That covers the Bangkok River Festival, known as "Colours of the River", and Vijit Chao Phraya, the light-and-sound show on the riverbanks. In 2025 the riverside events ran from early November into December.
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FAQ
Questions
Is the 24 November date official?
It is the full moon date in the Bangkok Post's November calendar. The national tourism body and the culture ministry had not published their 2026 riverside programme: the festival date is known, the events around it are not.
Do I need to book anything for the festival night?
According to the source, piers and riverside promenades fill up fast and BTS and boat services are very busy after dark. Arriving before sunset keeps you ahead of the busiest hours.
What is Vijit Chao Phraya?
A light-and-sound show on the Chao Phraya riverbanks; in 2025 it ran from mid-November into December.
Sources
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