VIJIT CHAO PHRAYA 2025, The Light of Siam, Mother of the Land, shines with beauty and loyalty for 45 nights.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) invites Thai citizens and tourists worldwide to witness the spectacular light and sound festival along the Chao Phraya River with "VIJIT CHAO PHRAYA 2025," under the theme "The Light of Siam, the Mother of the Nation."
This significant event offers a chance to pay homage to the great royal grace of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, through exquisite performances reflecting her compassion, the preservation of nature, Thai arts and culture, and traditional craftsmanship wisdom.
VIJIT CHAO PHRAYA 2025 will take place from 9 November to 23 December 2025 (a full 45 days) from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
The festival is held along both sides of the Chao Phraya River, from Rama VIII Bridge to Rama III Bridge, in Bangkok.
This year’s event is special and redesigned to be more elegant, conveying solemnity and deep gratitude for the royal grace.
The TAT has replaced fireworks with a drone show over the Chao Phraya sky to express the light of love, compassion, and the dignified royal conduct with great honor.
Experience laser shows, light ups, light installations, illumination, projection mapping, and other advanced light and sound techniques that bring buildings and historic sites to life.
There are also contemporary cultural performances combined with special effects at various spots, narrating the river lifestyle and distinct Thai identity.
Enjoy the magnificent lights and art at 14 main locations along the Chao Phraya River, transformed into world-class stages, as follows:
1. Rama VIII Bridge
Light and laser shows illuminate the bridge’s structure, welcoming visitors with vibrant colors.
2. Mouth of Bangkok Noi Canal - Mouth of Dusit Canal (Siriraj Hospital)
Projection and light displays tell stories of local life and community history.
3. Siriraj Pimuksa Museum
Light and color shows on the building and walls reflect medical stories and history.
4. Navy League Office Building
Light up and illumination displays emphasize elegance and loyalty.
5. Nakharapirom Park
A main gathering and riverside viewpoint decorated with beautiful lighting.
6. Wat Arun Ratchawararam (Temple of Dawn)
Light displays on the temple’s prang highlight the flourishing art of Siam.
7. Vichaiprasit Fort
Projection mapping illustrates the prosperity of river life, commerce, and diplomacy.
8. Wat Kalayanamitr
Contemporary cultural performances and light shows connect with the Chao Phraya River.
9. Phra Phuttha Yodfa Bridge
Special light displays, possibly including a drone show, take place here.
10. Phra Pok Klao Bridge
Lighting and lines emphasize the lifestyle of Bangkok residents.
11. Abandoned Building (Soil Hong 1919)
Old building spaces used for projection displays create a mysterious and dimensional atmosphere.
12. Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kallawar
Lighting highlights the beautiful Western-style architecture.
13. ICONSIAM
A large-scale light and sound display area and a prime scenic viewpoint.
14. Construction Cranes (Bangkok Dockyard)
Industrial structures creatively adapted for light and color displays.
The TAT expects this event to attract over 1.5 million visitors and generate at least 500 million baht in revenue for tourism and related businesses along the Chao Phraya River.
Information and images:Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)