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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has confirmed that it will once again hold the spectacular "Vijit Chao Phraya" sound and light show in Bangkok, aiming to transform the capital's main waterway into a "world-class stage" for this year's festival season. This year's return is a significant upgrade, with a record-breaking 45 consecutive days, from November 1st, 2025 to December 15th, 2025, turning Bangkok into a dazzling display of light for over a month and a half.
This event is considered not only an art festival but also a smart tourism strategy aimed at boosting the economy and elevating the legendary Chao Phraya River to a global status.
Vijit Chao Phraya 2025 is designed as a grand arts event, where the majestic Chao Phraya River becomes the central performance stage. Each night, a series of fireworks displays, spectacular light installations, 3D projection mapping, and cultural performances will take place at Bangkok's most iconic landmarks and piers.
The riverside stops will sparkle brilliantly, including famous landmarks such as Iconsiam, Rama VIII Bridge, Asiatique, Siriraj Pier, Wat Arun, and many other important sites. Visitors can expect immersive art experiences, live music, and themed displays that both celebrate Thai cultural heritage and embrace modern technology.
For 45 consecutive nights, the Bangkok sky will be illuminated along the Chao Phraya River.
Notably, this year's festival will coincide with one of Thailand's most important holidays, Loy Krathong (on November 5, 2025). This combination offers a unique experience, allowing visitors to participate in the ritual of releasing traditional Krathong baskets under a sky illuminated by fireworks and city lights.
Now in its fourth year, Vijit Chao Phraya is more than just an entertainment event. With its record-breaking scale, the festival is expected to attract over 1.5 million visitors and inject a massive 500 million baht into the local economy. (Tourism Authority of Thailand - TAT)
Leading the way in this event with key partners, it affirms its role as a strong tourism boost for Bangkok at the end of the year.
The views from the pier, rooftop bar, riverside hotel, or cruise ship are all incredibly breathtaking.
Behind the dazzling lights lies a smart tourism strategy centered around "meaningful tourism." This strategy encourages visitors to stay longer, directly supporting local businesses and connecting deeply with Bangkok's riverine culture, rather than simply taking quick photos and leaving. This is also how Thailand has brought the Chao Phraya River onto the world stage, placing it alongside iconic rivers like the Seine (France) or the Thames (England).
To accommodate the huge number of guests, hotels and river cruises are launching a range of service packages and special offers, ensuring visitors can choose the ideal spot, whether on the riverbank or enjoying a front-row seat on a cruise ship.
Bangkok's longest-running fireworks display is expected to attract many tourists.
TAT reported: "All agencies have praised the success of the event over the past three years and expressed their readiness to provide full support to ensure this year's event runs perfectly." The enormous scale of the festival poses challenges regarding security and traffic, but visitors can rest assured. A professional on-duty team including the Navy, maritime police, hospitals, and city officials will be on standby to keep waterway traffic flowing. Getting to the festival area is also extremely easy via the BTS Skytrain system and river boats.
In addition, the festival also opens up great opportunities for photography and videography enthusiasts. A photography and video contest was held, where visitors' stunning nighttime photos could become famous.
