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Government Invites Public to Vijit Chao Phraya 2026

Government Invites Public to Vijit Chao Phraya 2026

MGR Online•Politics•18m ago

Reader Briefing

The Thai government is hosting the Vijit Chao Phraya 2026 light and sound event along the Chao Phraya River from November 13 to December 13, 2026.

  • •The event takes place from November 13 to December 13, 2026, between 18:00 and 22:00.
  • •There are 19 light and sound display points located from Rama 8 Bridge to Rama 3 Bridge.
  • •The government expects to attract over 1.4 million tourists and generate at least 8.6 billion baht in revenue.

Overview

  • •The Vijit Chao Phraya 2026 event is held under the concept "Light of Imagination" to showcase cultural heritage and contemporary creativity.
  • •The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) collaborated with public and private partners to create 19 display points along the Chao Phraya River.
  • •The government anticipates that over 1.4 million tourists will attend the event.
  • •The event is expected to generate a circulating income of no less than 8.6 billion baht.
  • •Special highlights include laser shows at Rama 8 Bridge from November 13 to December 13, 2026, and drone shows at Wat Arun on specific dates in November and December 2026.
  • •The light and sound displays are free of charge for tourists and the general public.
  • •The government aims to stimulate the economy and distribute income to tourism operators, shops, hotels, and riverside communities.

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Key Entities

Person

Ploythalay Laksameesangchan(พลอยทะเล ลักษมีแสงจันทร์)
Deputy Government Spokesperson who disclosed details about the Vijit Chao Phraya 2026 event.

Organization

Tourism Authority of Thailand(ททท.)ℹ️
The organization that collaborated with public and private partners to organize the event displays.
Thammasat University(มหาวิทยาลัยธรรมศาสตร์)ℹ️
An entity that created the display at its Tha Phrachan campus.
King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang(สถาบันเทคโนโลยีพระจอมเกล้าเจ้าคุณทหารลาดกระบัง)ℹ️
The organization responsible for the display at Nakharaphirom Park.
Chulalongkorn University(จุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย)ℹ️
The organization that designed the display at Asiatique The Riverfront.

Place

Chao Phraya(เจ้าพระยา)ℹ️
The river serving as the location for the 19 light and sound display points.
Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️
The city where the event takes place to showcase its nighttime beauty to global tourists.
Bank of Thailand Museum(พิพิธภัณฑ์ธนาคารแห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️
One of the 19 display points featuring the concept "The Flow of Prosperity."
Rama 8 Bridge(สะพานพระราม 8)
A display point featuring laser shows and waterfall fireworks.
Siriraj Pimuksthan Museum(พิพิธภัณฑ์ศิริราชพิมุขสถาน)
A display point located at the clock tower of Siriraj Hospital.
Royal Thai Navy Naval Council Office Building(อาคารสำนักงานราชนาวิกสภา กองทัพเรือ)
A display point featuring light and sound performances.
Nakharaphirom Park(สวนนาคราภิรมย์)
A display point featuring work by King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang.
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan(วัดอรุณราชวรารามราชวรมหาวิหาร)ℹ️
A display point featuring a 800-drone light show.
Wichai Prasit Fort(ป้อมวิไชยประสิทธิ์)ℹ️
A display point featuring the "Radiance of Joy of the Royal Thai Navy."
Wat Kalayanamit Woramahawihan(วัดกัลยาณมิตรวรมหาวิหาร)
A display point featuring cultural performances and installation art.
Memorial Bridge(สะพานปฐมบรมราชานุสรณ์)
Also known as Phra Phuttha Yodfa Bridge, it is a site for fireworks and displays.
Phra Pok Klao Bridge(สะพานพระปกเกล้า)ℹ️
One of the 19 light display points.
ICONSIAM(ไอคอนสยาม)ℹ️
A display point featuring a giant Christmas tree and water features.
The Langham Custom House Bangkok(โรงแรมเดอะ แลงแฮม คัสตอม เฮาส์ กรุงเทพฯ)
A display point using projection mapping techniques.
Asiatique The Riverfront(ท่าเรือ เอเชียทีคเจริญนคร)ℹ️
A display point featuring work by Chulalongkorn University.
Samre 1st Church(คริสตจักรที่ 1 สำเหร่)
A display point using projection mapping and light and sound.
Krungthep Bridge(สะพานกรุงเทพ)ℹ️
One of the 19 display points featuring light and sound.
Rama 3 Bridge(สะพานพระราม 3)
A location for special fireworks displays.