Welcome to Thailand, Land of Smiles

Thailand’s public holidays fall into three groups: national holidays (New Year’s Day and New Year’s Eve, Constitution Day, National Labour Day), major Buddhist holidays (Makha Bucha, Visakha Bucha, Asarnha Bucha), and royal/memorial days (including Coronation Day and key birthdays/memorial days). In 2026, the Bank of Thailand’s official calendar lists 19 holiday dates (including 3 Songkran days, substitution days, and an additional special holiday on 2 January). The actual number of days off can vary depending on how these dates align with weekends and whether sector- or region-specific holidays apply.

Thailand recorded 1,970,575 international tourist arrivals through Bangkok’s two main airports (Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang) from 1 January to 20 December 2025, based on statistics published by the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) as of 20 December 2025.

In Thailand, food is inseparable from daily life. It appears in ordinary moments, a quick breakfast from a street cart, a simple lunch at a roadside stall, or an evening meal at a neighborhood market. For travelers, understanding Thai food is one of the most direct ways to connect with local rhythms and ways of living.

Beyond modern skylines and tourist routes, Thailand reveals a culture rooted in local routines, shared meals, and community life - a way of living shaped by warmth, tradition, and everyday rhythms.