Koh Samui Events

The Koh Phangan Half Moon Festival is one of the island’s most epic and unique parties. This outdoor dance event is smaller than the famous Full Moon Party held at Haad Rin Beach, but it’s still one of the...

The Koh Phangan Full Moon Party is one of the most popular events for Koh Samui and Koh Phangan. Many visitors come from all across the globe just for these parties. Hundreds of tourists join the party and spend the...

Makha Bucha Day is a fundamental festival in Thailand and is held on the full moon day. The festival hinges on two important events linked to Buddhism. While the events are not related chronologically, they are a key...

Contrary to popular belief, Koh Samui is not all about sun, sand and seaside partying. The Koh Samui Midnight Run is a perfect example of this. The Koh Samui Midnight Run has been put together by the Thai Hotels...

One of the key national holidays in Thailand, Chakri Memorial Holiday, is held on 6th of April annually in commemoration of the founding of the Chakri Dynasty. The history of the day can be traced back to the late 18th...

The Songkran Festival heralds in the Thai New Year with a mass of religious ceremonies held over 3 days to mark the beginning of the solar year. For foreigners, Songkran is best known for being the biggest water fight...

Koh Samui Regatta is the ultimate sailing experience to sample the island’s finest features; think sun, sea and sailing for the perfect getaway. Hosted by Centara Grand Beach Resort in Samui, the event is the...

Visakha Bucha Day is an important Thai festival marked on the full moon day of every sixth lunar month. The day marks three key events in Buddha’s life: the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha. Visakha Bucha...

Her Majesty the Queen’s Birthday is a Thai national holiday celebrated on 12th August yearly and is sometimes referred to as National Mother’s Day. Just as the name suggests, the holiday is celebrated to...

Jungle Experience Koh Phangan (also known as the Koh Phangan Jungle Party) is a unique nightlife experience that involves a lot of dancing, art, and incredible performances. This is the perfect opportunity to get as...

Chulalongkorn Memorial Day, one of the most significant holidays in Thailand is celebrated on the 23rd of October yearly to pay tribute to King Chulalongkorn. People from all corners of Thailand head to Royal Plaza in...

Wan Awk Phansa is an important festival for devout Thais as it marks the end of lent and the start of a new season following the end of heavy rains. The holiday is recognised as a public holiday in Thailand and is...

Loy Krathong is a traditional festival native to Thailand and is a major tourist attraction on the island. It is celebrated annually and is marked as the ‘festival of lights’. The event’s name can be...

The 5th of December every year marks the celebration of the late King’s Birthday, as this is the day that His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born. The monarchy in Thailand is esteemed as a solid institution...

Koh Phangan New Year’s Eve parties are an epic way to welcome the new year. After all, the island is known for having some of the most legendary parties in Asia, and new years is no exception. Aside from the Full...