From Mother’s Day to Lanterns: Thailand’s Festive Season with Accor Hotels

Throughout the months of August to December this year, Thailand is brimming with a diverse array of festivities, and Accor extends a warm invitation to travelers to fully immerse themselves in the authentic Thai culture. They can embark on a sensory journey, embracing the evocative scents, the gentle touch of nature, the melodic sounds, enticing tastes, and mesmerizing sights that await at remarkable destinations across the country.

Starting with the celebration of Thai Mother’s Day in August, followed by the vibrant Bangkok Chinatown Food Festival in late September, and culminating in Chiangmai’s enchanting Yi Peng Lantern Festival in November, there are abundant opportunities for travelers to experience the very essence of Thailand. Accor’s hotels, spread throughout the country, provide the perfect base for travelers to revel in the Kingdom’s sensory landscape to its fullest extent.

From August to December of this year, the sensory landscape of the Kingdom awaits both locals and international travelers. A mere three-hour drive from Bangkok, Khao Yai offers a nature-filled getaway with lush landscapes. In August, visitors to Khao Yai can witness local culture and immerse themselves in the tranquility of the surroundings. They can embark on an enchanting journey by participating in the floral merit-making tradition at Wat Phra Phutthabat temple near Khao Yai on Thailand’s Buddhist Lent Day.

Afterward, they can explore vineyards and wineries in Khao Yai for local wine tastings or enjoy nearby recreational activities such as visiting local farms and charming cafés. For a truly relaxing experience, Mövenpick Resort Khao Yai awaits with breathtaking views and rejuvenating wellness programs. Guests can also indulge in special scented candle crafting workshops and aromatherapy to nurture their bodies, minds, and souls.

In August, guests can embark on a fun and relaxing trip to the tropical paradise of Koh Samui to celebrate Thai Mother’s Day (12th August) with their moms. They can savor the soft sandy beaches, gentle tropical breezes, and indulgent Thai massages. The vibrant nightlife of Samui awaits with stunning fire performances on the beaches and delectable street food at local night markets. Mercure Samui Chaweng Tana offers an ideal beachfront accommodation with all the amenities needed for a perfect seaside escape.

For those eager to explore authentic local dishes, Bangkok presents itself as the perfect destination for a delightful culinary trip. With Michelin-starred restaurants and delicious street food offerings, the city promises a mouth-watering experience for food lovers.

From late September to October, Thailand celebrates the annual Chinese Taoist festival of the nine Emperor Gods, during which many people adopt a vegetarian diet for nine days. The Bangkok Chinatown Food Festival at Yaowarat Road becomes a popular event, where visitors can indulge in authentic Thai-Chinese vegetarian cuisine.

For a comfortable stay in Bangkok, ibis Styles Bangkok Silom, conveniently located near MRT Silom, provides a perfect base. Guests can also explore the vibrant morning street food market on Silom Road, just across the hotel, for more culinary adventures.traditions, including vibrant parades and captivating performances of Northern Thai classical music at Thapae Gate. They can also explore the vibrant and eclectic scene of Nimman Street before returning to Novotel Chiangmai Nimman Journeyhub, where they can enjoy the festive Lanna-style decorations, traditional music, and a delicious Mookata (Thai barbecue).

Travelers are encouraged to bid farewell to 2023 and welcome the New Year in Phuket, a tropical paradise where they can stroll along the magnificent coastline during the day and enjoy the jubilant countdown celebration at night. Visitors should not miss the awe-inspiring sunset at Leam Phromthep Cape, where the sky transforms into a breathtaking palette of orange and pink. Then when night falls, they can immerse themselves in Phuket’s lively nightlife, particularly at Patong Beach, where enthusiastic crowds gather to celebrate the arrival of the New Year.

Guests can opt to stay at Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach to take in a full view of the sparkling turquoise waters and pristine beach every day, or try the hotel’s private snorkeling tour to explore the beauty of the underwater world. On New Year’s Eve, they can savor a delightful dinner at the hotel’s fine restaurants such as Elements and Vero Trattoria & Wine Bar, which offer stunning cliff-edge views overlooking the Andaman Sea and Naithon Beach.

In November each year, a jubilant atmosphere fills the surroundings as people come together to celebrate Loy Krathong, a traditional event dedicated to paying respects to the Goddess of Water. Chiang Mai, a city known for its rich Lanna culture in northern Thailand, becomes the perfect destination to experience the festivities of Loy Krathong and the Yi Peng Lantern Festival, which are deeply rooted in the ancient Lanna kingdom.

Visitors to Chiang Mai can witness the enchanting spectacle of lanterns illuminating the night sky and small lotus-shaped boats, called Krathongs, adorned with flowers, floating along the Ping River at Nawarat Bridge. These lanterns and boats symbolize the release of negativity and the embrace of new beginnings. Immersing themselves in the charming Lanna traditions, guests can enjoy vibrant parades and captivating performances of Northern Thai classical music at Thapae Gate. Exploring the lively and eclectic Nimman Street will provide them with an unforgettable experience. When they return to Novotel Chiangmai Nimman Journeyhub, they can indulge in the festive Lanna-style decorations, traditional music, and savor a delicious Mookata (Thai barbecue).

For those seeking to bid farewell to 2023 and welcome the New Year in style, Phuket, a tropical paradise, awaits with its magnificent coastline for leisurely strolls during the day and vibrant countdown celebrations at night. Guests shouldn’t miss the awe-inspiring sunset at Leam Phromthep Cape, where the sky transforms into a breathtaking palette of orange and pink. As night falls, they can immerse themselves in Phuket’s lively nightlife, particularly at Patong Beach, where enthusiastic crowds gather to celebrate the arrival of the New Year.

Staying at Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach offers guests a chance to enjoy a full view of the sparkling turquoise waters and pristine beach daily. They can also opt for the hotel’s private snorkeling tour to explore the captivating beauty of the underwater world. On New Year’s Eve, a delightful dinner at the hotel’s fine restaurants, such as Elements and Vero Trattoria & Wine Bar, provides a perfect setting with stunning cliff-edge views overlooking the Andaman Sea and Naithon Beach.