Plan your year with our guide to public holidays and observances in Thailand for 2026. Perfect for travellers, expats, and locals alike.

Vacay smartly and responsibly. Here's a handy list of the upcoming Thai public holidays in 2026 and the best times to use your leave days.

Koh Samui has come a long way from its days as a sleepy island of coconut groves, Chinese traders and the occasional ...

Thailand’s diverse landscape attracts thousands of party animals, beach bums, newlyweds and adventure enthusiasts every year. The home of world-famous yoga retreats, beaches and Buddhist temples, it’s ...

Earlier this week, Thailand’s Cabinet approved two additional holidays for 2025, in a bid to stimulate domestic tourism and pull the country’s economy out of its post-pandemic funk. Special holidays ...

Participants push on through the Chiang Mai Marathon, racing past temple-lit streets in a test of endurance and spirit. Holidays are the perfect excuse to swap your usual workout for something ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pristine beaches line the coastline of Phuket, the largest island in Thailand - fokkebok/iStockphoto Phuket may be one of the ...

In a bid to boost tourism, Thailand is all set to permit limited sales of alcohol on Buddhist holidays. This will mark a ...