Vegetarian Festival in Bangkok's Chinatown
Each October the Chinese-Thai vegetarian observance runs for nine days around Bangkok's Chinatown. This page is updated every year with the confirmed dates and the events listed on the official calendar.
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1. Tai Sia Huk Jow Shrine and Sam Chin–Tri Mit Temple
The Tourism Authority of Thailand lists these two Chinatown sites as the Bangkok venues for the 2026 festival, running 10–18 October.
Chinatown is a short walk from MRT Wat Mangkon.
2. What the nine days involve
The festival combines vegetarian food with merit-making, shrine ceremonies and processions. It is a religious observance first: dress modestly near the shrines and give way to ceremonies.
Daily hours are not published; check each shrine on the day.
Sources
Thailand celebrates Vegetarian Festival 2026 across the country — TAT Newsroom
Facts checked against these sources on 2026-10-12.
Areas in this guide: Chinatown