Events in Bangkok in May 2027
Bangkok event dates for May 2027 are still being announced. Start with the planning leads and the city guide below — the lineup firms up closer to May.
Bangkok's May 2027 lineup is still being announced — planning leads below.
By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026
Sourced events
Dates for this month are still being announced. Start with the planning leads below, or build the rest of your visit from the city guide.
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Add your dates and we'll build the rest of your trip around these events — every place checked for closures and booking needs.
Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- May 12
Royal Ploughing Ceremony 2027
An ancient royal rite held in Bangkok to mark the beginning of the rice-growing season, symbolizing prosperity and good harvests.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Coronation Day · publicMay 4
- Long weekend with bridge dayMay 1–May 4
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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Turn these May events into a full Bangkok plan, every place checked for closures, limited hours, and booking needs on your dates.