Christmas is a time to rejoice, enjoy and also have a great time to travel. Though Thailand doesn’t celebrate Christmas as a traditional festival, it is one of the best places to visit during the festive season. Being about 85 percent Buddhist and 14 percent Islamic, the remaining 1 percent covers other religions in Thailand that makes Christmas a working day in Thailand. However, the country does a fabulous job at Christmas. If you are planning to visit Thailand over Christmas and New Year, it is a great decision to spend your holidays.

Holiday in Thailand during Christmas is a jovial time. Every mall in Bangkok is lit up with lights and decorations while all the major hotels and cities recreate the magic of Christmas in different ways. From Christmas trees to dedicated shops, and from discounts to free services, here’s how you can enjoy during Christmas in Thailand.

Though Thailand doesn’t celebrate Christmas as a traditional festival, it is one of the best places to visit during the festive season. Being about 85 percent Buddhist and 14 percent Islamic, the remaining 1 percent covers other religions in Thailand that makes Christmas a working day in Thailand.


Christmas isn’t an official public holiday in Thailand with only a small minority of the Thai population being Christian. However, T.I.T. (This Is Thailand) and so at this time of year hotel staff can be seen wearing Christmas hats whilst shopping centers and malls get decked out with decorations
Christmas in UdonThani Welcome
A Thai mahout directs his elephant at Jirasartwitthaya school in Ayutthaya, Thailand, as elementary school students watch a show featuring elephants dressed as Santa Claus Friday, Dec. 24, 2010. The Christmas event has been held for at least five years at the Thai school where the majority of the students are Buddhist. (AP Photo/David Longstreath) Associated Press / Reporters
Christmas on a Budget and New year
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