emiel1981 Posted October 4 Posted October 4 This falls right around the time I'll be in Bangkok. I'd love to check it out. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find any details yet, such as the light show times, which locations will be illuminated, the fireworks, or the best viewing spots. If anyone knows more, please post! fedssocr 1 Quote
Keithambrose Posted October 4 Posted October 4 9 hours ago, emiel1981 said: This falls right around the time I'll be in Bangkok. I'd love to check it out. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find any details yet, such as the light show times, which locations will be illuminated, the fireworks, or the best viewing spots. If anyone knows more, please post! I plan to be there, 11th November to 15th, and 20th to 23rd. Staying at Le Meredien with angled view of river, so any info gratefully received! Lucky 1 Quote
jason1975 Posted October 5 Posted October 5 3 hours ago, Keithambrose said: I plan to be there, 11th November to 15th, and 20th to 23rd. Staying at Le Meredien with angled view of river, so any info gratefully received! Why don't you book a room at another hotel from Marriot group along the river? You will have a better view of the fireworks! Quote
Keithambrose Posted October 5 Posted October 5 7 hours ago, jason1975 said: Why don't you book a room at another hotel from Marriot group along the river? You will have a better view of the fireworks! True, but actually, I always stay at the Meridien, Surawong, (which is a Marriott), better view for boys! Quote
jason1975 Posted October 5 Posted October 5 I believe taking a dinner cruise will also allow you to watch the fireworks. Quote
jason1975 Posted October 5 Posted October 5 https://www.ticket2attraction.com/blogs/vijit-chao-phraya/?srsltid=AfmBOoqKtP0AUTAVz5OrklAxL1kclwWaXYhzQPTTJ-E2YJBRf2CVzxOc Some information from this website 45 days of festival of light refers to period of time from 1 Nov to 15 Dec and refers to light displays and drone shows. For fireworks, it's only on Fridays and Saturdays at 8.45pm Dates of fireworks from website: November: 16th, 22nd, 23rd, 29th, 30th December: 5th (special round), 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th emiel1981, floridarob and BL8gPt 1 2 Quote
floridarob Posted October 5 Posted October 5 13 hours ago, Keithambrose said: I plan to be there, 11th November to 15th, and 20th to 23rd. Guess we won't be there at the same time.... Keithambrose 1 Quote
iendo Posted October 5 Posted October 5 On 10/4/2025 at 3:23 PM, emiel1981 said: This falls right around the time I'll be in Bangkok. I'd love to check it out. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find any details yet, such as the light show times, which locations will be illuminated, the fireworks, or the best viewing spots. If anyone knows more, please post! If you like this: I pushed my arrival to Thailand with a week because I don't want to miss the firework show in Pattaya. it's on November 28 – November 29. https://www.tourismthailand.org/Events-and-Festivals/pattaya-international-fireworks-festival-2025 The most important tip to enjoy the show as intended is to find a sections where you can here the music. The show is choreographed around music, i didn't know this at first and the first show I had no sound. The second show I was in section with sound and the experience was so much better. This will probably mean that establishments like hotels etc might give you a good view, but not the best experience. Not to hijack the thread! Quote
jimmie50 Posted October 5 Posted October 5 Looks like I am going to miss all of the fun. I will still be in Thailand when the festival begins, but be in Chiang Rai/Chiang Mai area at that time. Quote
emiel1981 Posted October 5 Author Posted October 5 21 hours ago, Keithambrose said: I plan to be there, 11th November to 15th, and 20th to 23rd. Staying at Le Meredien with angled view of river, so any info gratefully received! I will be in same hotel November 20 and 21. Quote
emiel1981 Posted October 5 Author Posted October 5 8 hours ago, jason1975 said: https://www.ticket2attraction.com/blogs/vijit-chao-phraya/?srsltid=AfmBOoqKtP0AUTAVz5OrklAxL1kclwWaXYhzQPTTJ-E2YJBRf2CVzxOc Some information from this website 45 days of festival of light refers to period of time from 1 Nov to 15 Dec and refers to light displays and drone shows. For fireworks, it's only on Fridays and Saturdays at 8.45pm Dates of fireworks from website: November: 16th, 22nd, 23rd, 29th, 30th December: 5th (special round), 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th Thanks. This is the information I was looking for! Do you thinks there is a place where you will be able to see bit part of the lightshow, drones and fireworks from 1 place. Or do you really need to be on a boat travel wel place to place. Quote
iendo Posted October 5 Posted October 5 35 minutes ago, emiel1981 said: Thanks. This is the information I was looking for! Do you thinks there is a place where you will be able to see bit part of the lightshow, drones and fireworks from 1 place. Or do you really need to be on a boat travel wel place to place. the Phra Phuttha Yodfa Bridge, but it will be busy. Quote
12is12 Posted October 5 Posted October 5 So for best experience, need to b on a boat? Need to secure place well in advance, or just get to the boats before the event starts? Private boats or group? Quote
Keithambrose Posted October 5 Posted October 5 3 hours ago, emiel1981 said: I will be in same hotel November 20 and 21. Fate has suggested we should meet! I arrive from Siem Reap pm 20th! emiel1981 1 Quote
floridarob Posted October 6 Posted October 6 2 hours ago, Keithambrose said: Fate has suggested we should meet! I arrive from Siem Reap pm 20th! the same fate that has determined we shouldn't/won't 😝 Quote
Keithambrose Posted October 6 Posted October 6 7 hours ago, floridarob said: the same fate that has determined we shouldn't/won't 😝 That's the trouble with fate! floridarob 1 Quote
jason1975 Posted October 6 Posted October 6 12 hours ago, Keithambrose said: Fate has suggested we should meet! I arrive from Siem Reap pm 20th! Have fun gossiping about boys in executive lounge! You can also meet for breakfast the next morning with your overnight companions! Quote
Keithambrose Posted October 6 Posted October 6 1 hour ago, jason1975 said: Have fun gossiping about boys in executive lounge! You can also meet for breakfast the next morning with your overnight companions! Yes to lounge, but I don't do overnights. I do invite select people to join me for breakfast! floridarob 1 Quote
thaiophilus Posted October 6 Posted October 6 22 hours ago, jimmie50 said: Looks like I am going to miss all of the fun. I will still be in Thailand when the festival begins, but be in Chiang Rai/Chiang Mai area at that time. Chiang Rai? You can always watch the town clock changing colour, the most exciting night-time spectacle in town! 🥱 mauRICE 1 Quote
floridarob Posted October 6 Posted October 6 7 hours ago, Keithambrose said: I do invite select people to join me for breakfast! Explains why I've never been to b'fast at the Meridien, @Olddaddy have you been 🧐 Quote
Keithambrose Posted October 6 Posted October 6 1 hour ago, floridarob said: Explains why I've never been to b'fast at the Meridien, @Olddaddy have you been 🧐 Too far to go from the Capella! floridarob and vinapu 1 1 Quote
Members zazzu Posted October 6 Members Posted October 6 On 10/5/2025 at 6:48 AM, jason1975 said: https://www.ticket2attraction.com/blogs/vijit-chao-phraya/?srsltid=AfmBOoqKtP0AUTAVz5OrklAxL1kclwWaXYhzQPTTJ-E2YJBRf2CVzxOc Some information from this website 45 days of festival of light refers to period of time from 1 Nov to 15 Dec and refers to light displays and drone shows. For fireworks, it's only on Fridays and Saturdays at 8.45pm Dates of fireworks from website: November: 16th, 22nd, 23rd, 29th, 30th December: 5th (special round), 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th Kind of odd that the website says Fri/Sat but the dates given are Sat/Sun (except for Fri Dec 5th, which is noted as a special round) 🙄 Quote
