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Government Invites Public to Vijit Chao Phraya 2026

Government Invites Public to Vijit Chao Phraya 2026

Matichon•Politics•14m ago

Reader Briefing

The Thai government is promoting the Vijit Chao Phraya 2026 event to attract tourists and stimulate the economy along the Chao Phraya River.

  • •The Vijit Chao Phraya 2026 event runs from November 13 to December 13, 2026.
  • •The event features light, color, and sound displays at 19 locations along the Chao Phraya River.
  • •The government expects over 1.4 million tourists and a circulation of at least 8.6 billion baht.

Overview

  • •The government is inviting the public to the Vijit Chao Phraya 2026 event held under the concept Light of Imagination from November 13 to December 13, 2026.
  • •The government expects the event to attract over 1.4 million tourists and generate at least 8.6 billion baht in circulating income.
  • •The Tourism Authority of Thailand and partners have created 19 display points from Rama 8 Bridge to Rama 3 Bridge.
  • •Barge boat displays under the concept Vessel of Joy & Smiles will cruise the river from November 12 to 16, 2026.
  • •Special highlights include laser and sound shows at Rama 8 Bridge, drone shows at Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchaworamahawihan, and fireworks at Phra Phuttha Yodfa Bridge and Rama 3 Bridge.
  • •Ploytaile Laksameesangchan stated that the event blends cultural heritage with contemporary creativity to attract global tourists to Bangkok.
  • •The government encourages Thai people to be good hosts to enhance the image of Thailand as a world-class tourist destination.
  • •The event is open to tourists and the public free of charge from 18:00 to 22:00.

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Key Entities

Organization

Government(รัฐบาล)ℹ️
The governing body inviting the public to the Vijit Chao Phraya 2026 event.
Tourism Authority of Thailand(ททท.)ℹ️
The organization collaborating with public and private partners to organize the event displays.
Thammasat University(มหาวิทยาลัยธรรมศาสตร์)ℹ️
An institution that created the display at its Tha Phrachan campus.
King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang(สถาบันเทคโนโลยีพระจอมเกล้าเจ้าคุณทหารลาดกระบัง)ℹ️
The institution responsible for the display at Nakara Phirom Park.
Chulalongkorn University(จุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย)ℹ️
The institution responsible for the display at Asiatique The Riverfront.

Person

Ploytaile Laksameesangchan(พลอยทะเล ลักษมีแสงจันทร์)
The Deputy Government Spokesperson who revealed details about the Vijit Chao Phraya 2026 event.

Place

Chao Phraya River(แม่น้ำเจ้าพระยา)ℹ️
The location where the Vijit Chao Phraya 2026 event displays are situated.
Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️
The city where the event takes place to showcase its nighttime beauty.
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 location featuring laser and sound shows and waterfall fireworks.
Siriraj Pimukhasathan Museum(พิพิธภัณฑ์ศิริราชพิมุขสถาน)
A display location at Siriraj Hospital featuring the concept The Enchanted Rhythm of Time.
Royal Thai Navy Naval Council Office Building(อาคารสำนักงานราชนาวิกสภา กองทัพเรือ)
A display location featuring light and sound shows.
Nakara Phirom Park(สวนนาคราภิรมย์)
A display location featuring work by King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang.
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchaworamahawihan(วัดอรุณราชวรารามราชวรมหาวิหาร)
A display location featuring a drone show of 800 drones.
Wichai Prasit Fort(ป้อมวิไชยประสิทธิ์)ℹ️
A display location featuring the radiance of joy of the Royal Thai Navy.
Wat Kalayanamitr Woramahawihan(วัดกัลยาณมิตรวรมหาวิหาร)
A display location featuring installation, light and sound, and Thai cultural performances.
Phra Phuttha Yodfa Bridge(สะพานปฐมบรมราชานุสรณ์)
A display location featuring Hanuman Awakening the River of Light and fireworks.
Phra Pok Klao Bridge(สะพานพระปกเกล้า)ℹ️
One of the 19 display points featuring Chao Phraya Radiance.
ICONSIAM(ไอคอนสยาม)ℹ️
A display location featuring multimedia water features and a giant Christmas tree.
The Langham Custom House Bangkok(โรงแรมเดอะ แลงแฮม คัสตอม เฮาส์ กรุงเทพฯ)
A display location using projection mapping and light and sound.
Asiatique The Riverfront(ท่าเรือ เอเชียทีคเจริญนคร)ℹ️
A display location featuring work by Chulalongkorn University.
Samre First Church(คริสตจักรที่ 1 สำเหร่)
A display location using projection mapping and light and sound.
Bangkok Bridge(สะพานกรุงเทพ)
A display location featuring light and sound and special techniques.
Rama 3 Bridge(สะพานพระราม 3)
A display location featuring special fireworks performances.