Old Town, Bangkok
Temples, museums and riverside evenings.
The royal island of Rattanakosin and Banglamphu: the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, the National Museum and the backpacker-era sois now filled with restored shophouse cafes.
Getting there: MRT Sanam Chai; Chao Phraya Express Boat piers Tha Tien and Phra Athit.
Upcoming events in Old Town
Wed 21 Oct · +1 more date
Royal Barge Procession rehearsals
Chao Phraya River, Wasukri Pier to Wat Arun · Old Town
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Fri 6 Nov
Royal Barge Procession 2026
Chao Phraya River, Wasukri Pier to Wat Arun · Old Town
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Loy Krathong in Bangkok: where to float a krathong in 2026
Loy Krathong falls on the full moon of the twelfth Thai lunar month, expected on Tuesday 24 November in 2026. This page lists 2026 events only once their organizers confirm them, and keeps the park guidance from the city's last official programme until the 2026 list is out.
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