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Vijit Chao Phraya 2026 Launches to Boost Bangkok Night Tourism

Vijit Chao Phraya 2026 Launches to Boost Bangkok Night Tourism

Thansettakij•Economy•55m ago

Reader Briefing

The Ministry of Tourism and Sports and the Tourism Authority of Thailand have launched the Vijit Chao Phraya 2026 event to promote night tourism in Bangkok.

  • •The Vijit Chao Phraya 2026 event takes place from November 13 to December 13, 2026, between Rama 8 Bridge and Rama 3 Bridge.
  • •The event features 19 display points using light, sound, multimedia technology, 800 drones, and fireworks.
  • •The Tourism Authority of Thailand expects over 1.4 million visitors and circulation of at least 8.6 billion baht in revenue.

Overview

  • •The Ministry of Tourism and Sports and the Tourism Authority of Thailand launched the Vijit Chao Phraya 2026 event under the concept Light of Imagination.
  • •The event is held daily from November 13 to December 13, 2026, between 18:00 and 22:00.
  • •Vijit Chao Phraya 2026 is being organized for the 5th consecutive year to showcase the charm of Bangkok and the Chao Phraya River.
  • •Surasak Pancharoenworakul stated that the event promotes Night Tourism to encourage travel and extend the length of stay for tourists.
  • •The Tourism Authority of Thailand targets a circulation of at least 8.6 billion baht and over 1.4 million participants.
  • •Thapanee Kiatphaibool noted that the event is part of the Tourism Authority of Thailand 2027 marketing plan titled The Year of Transformation.
  • •The event utilizes Festival Economy to add value to tourism through cultural and historical assets along the Chao Phraya River.

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Key Entities

Person

Surasak Pancharoenworakul(สุรศักดิ์ พันธ์เจริญวรกุล)
Minister of Tourism and Sports.
Thapanee Kiatphaibool(ฐาปนีย์ เกียรติไพบูลย์)ℹ️
Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand.

Organization

Ministry of Tourism and Sports(กระทรวงการท่องเที่ยวและกีฬา)ℹ️
The government body organizing the Vijit Chao Phraya 2026 event.
Tourism Authority of Thailand(การท่องเที่ยวแห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️
The agency organizing Vijit Chao Phraya 2026 for the 5th year as part of its 2027 marketing plan.

Place

Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️
The city where the Vijit Chao Phraya 2026 event is located.
Chao Phraya River(แม่น้ำเจ้าพระยา)ℹ️
The river serving as the venue for the event's 19 display points.
Rama 8 Bridge(สะพานพระราม 8)
One of the event locations featuring laser and light and sound displays.
Rama 3 Bridge(สะพานพระราม 3)
The boundary point for the event's display area.
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan(วัดอรุณราชวรารามราชวรมหาวิหาร)ℹ️
An event location featuring a drone display of over 800 drones.
Wat Kalayanamitr Woramahawihan(วัดกัลยาณมิตรวรมหาวิหาร)
An event location featuring Thai cultural performances.
Bank of Thailand Museum(พิพิธภัณฑ์ธนาคารแห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️
One of the 19 display points for the event.
Siriraj Pimukhasathan Museum(พิพิธภัณฑ์ศิริราชพิมุขสถาน)
One of the 19 display points for the event located at the clock tower area.
Siriraj Hospital(โรงพยาบาลศิริราช)ℹ️
One of the 19 display points for the event.
Thammasat University(มหาวิทยาลัยธรรมศาสตร์)ℹ️
The Tha Prachan campus is one of the 19 display points for the event.
Royal Thai Navy Naval Council Office Building(อาคารสำนักงานราชนาวิกสภา กองทัพเรือ)
One of the 19 display points for the event.
Nakara Phirom Park(สวนนาคราภิรมย์)
One of the 19 display points for the event.
Wichai Prasit Fort(ป้อมวิไชยประสิทธิ์)ℹ️
One of the 19 display points for the event.
Phra Phuttha Yodfa Bridge(สะพานปฐมบรมราชานุสรณ์)
One of the 19 display points for the event.
Phra Pok Klao Bridge(สะพานพระปกเกล้า)ℹ️
One of the 19 display points for the event.
ICONSIAM(ไอคอนสยาม)ℹ️
One of the 19 display points for the event.
The Langham Custom House Bangkok(โรงแรมเดอะ แลงแฮม คัสตอม เฮาส์ กรุงเทพฯ)
One of the 19 display points for the event.
Asiatique The Riverfront Pier(ท่าเรือเอเชียทีคเจริญนคร)
One of the 19 display points for the event.
Samre First Church(คริสตจักรที่ 1 สำเหร่)
One of the 19 display points for the event.
Bangkok Bridge(สะพานกรุงเทพ)
One of the 19 display points for the event.

Policy

The Year of Transformation
The Tourism Authority of Thailand's annual marketing action plan for 2027.