November/December: Grand Light Festival Bangkok

[jamiebee]

I saw this update:

It's confirmed - the festival runs from Nov 9 to Dec 23, 2025!

This year, there will be no fireworks, but a stunning drone light show will light up the sky in honour of Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother.

Main show location: Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)

Showtime:

Around 7:50 PM, with an extra 9:15 PM show on select nights The festival will feature nightly light displays and riverside activities a calmer yet beautiful celebration along the Chao Phraya River.

[Patanawet]

Atthakorn Sirilatthayakorn, Minister of Tourism and Sports, announced that the Vijit Chao Phraya 2025 festival has been postponed to November 9-December 23 to allow adjustments to the event’s format in honour of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother.

[PeterRS]

On 10/5/2025 at 8:41 AM, 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!

There is a rlatively new Marriott near the foot of Suriwong. The view from a high floor ought be to impressive. You could book in there for just one night and still have your Meridien adventures on the others. 

[jimmie50]

Currently in Sukhothai where they are having a Candle Festival.  It is happening as scheduled, but fireworks are canceled.  Instead they are doing light shows with laser, drones, etc. as it is more respectful in light of the Queen Mother's passing.  I suspect adjustments are being made around all of Thailand to any sort of festival or celebration out of respect.