Thailand’s Christmas is not an official holiday due to its Buddhist culture. Despite this, there are various ways to celebrate Christmas and feel festive in Thailand during this time. During Christmas in Bangkok the city’s malls sparkle with spectacular Christmas displays, events, and promotions.
Christmas lights adorn Bangkok’s many skyscrapers, trees, bridges, and lamp posts. Even food stands and tuk-tuks occasionally have bright, sparkling lights hanging from them. From glittering decorations to festive markets and unique traditions, there is always evidence of Christmas.
One of Bangkok’s busiest and most well-known shopping areas, Siam, is home to some of the city’s best Christmas light displays. There are Christmas trees, winter villages, and even a snow-covered cafe with Father Christmas. Dozens of colorful lights adorn the massive Siam Paragon palm trees.
CentralWorld in Bangkok is a large mall with a skating rink on site. Skating here will put you right in the festive mood, especially with the gigantic Christmas tree in the middle. CentralWorld has a lot of Christmas decorations, one of which is a large display placed in the mall’s seven-story atrium.
Where ever you are in Bangkok, rest assured you will find Christmas decorations and a festive environment!