The best time to visit Thailand and its festivals

The best time to visit Thailand is from November to April. It's a cool, dry time and you'll have plenty of opportunity to experience the local culture in depth. Temperatures generally range from 21°C to 33°C, with highs of 37°C in April.

The Water Lantern Festival is a traditional Thai festival usually held on the night of the full moon in November every year. People place beautifully decorated water lanterns on rivers, lakes and canals to pray for good luck and peace.
Songkran, also known as the Water Festival, is a Thai New Year's celebration that usually takes place from April 13 to 15 every year. People will throw water on each other to symbolize washing away the misfortunes of the past year and welcoming the new year.
Chinese New Year is also an important festival in Thailand, especially in the Chinese community. During the festival, the streets are decorated with lights and various celebrations, including dragon and lion dances, fireworks displays and traditional food.