Bangkok - What's On When?

January - Chinese New Year (23 Jan 2012)

Bangkok's Chinatown has dragon processions, lion dancing, fireworks and plenty of food for this celebration.

February - Bangkok International Fashion Fair (22 - 26 Feb 2012)

Fashion shows and fairs with 700 companies across 1000 booths at the Impact Exhibition & Convention Centre.

March - Bangkok International Motor Show (28 Mar - 8 Apr 2012)

1 million car and bike enthusiasts converge in the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre.

April - Songkran Festival (13 - 15 Apr 2012)

During this Thai New Year festival people soak each other in the streets with water guns, buckets, etc.

May - Thaifex World of Food Asia (26 - 27 May 2012)

Free entry international trade exhibition for the food, beverage, catering and hospitality industries.

June - Visakha Bucha (4 Jun 2012)

A holy day celebrating different occasions in Buddha's life, with candlelit processions and chanting.

July - International Colloquium on Tourism & Leisure (9 - 12 Jul 2012)

This annual conference for those with a serious interest in travel matters is at the Ramada D'MA Hotel.

August - Asanha Bucha & Khao Phansa (2 - 3 Aug 2012)

Candlelit processions take place on this holy day that commenorates Buddha's first sermon. Alcohol is banned.

September - International Festival of Dance & Music (Sep TBA 2012)

A month-long festival of jazz, ballet, opera, classical and world music at the Thailand Cultural Centre.

October - Chulalongkorn Day (Oct TBA 2012)

A public holiday to commemerate the death of King Chulalongkorn with a ceremony at Royal Plaza.

November - World Film Festival of Bangkok (Nov TBA 2012)

Over 80 independent films from across the world are screened, mainly at the Paragon Cineplex.

December - Trooping of the Colours (Dec TBA 2012)

The Royal Guard perform their ceremonial parade in Royal Plaza in honour of the Thai king's birthday.