Vijit Chao Phraya 2025 unveils “Light of Siam – Mother of the Land” extravaganza

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in collaboration with public and private sector partners, launched Vijit Chao Phraya 2025 along both banks of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. Held under the theme “Light of Siam – Mother of the Land”, the event pays tribute to the benevolence and enduring inspiration of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother.

The opening ceremony, presided over by Mr. Artthakorn Sirilatthayakorn, (อรรถกร ศิริลัทธยากร) Minister of Tourism and Sports, marked the beginning of a 45-night celebration of light, sound, and creativity from 9 November to 23 December 2025. The spectacle transforms the Chao Phraya River into a radiant corridor of art, connecting tradition and modernity through multimedia displays, installations, and live performances that reflect the vibrancy of Thai culture.

The event reinforces Thailand’s standing as a world-class tourism destination and a hub for creative tourism experiences. It also supports economic growth by stimulating spending across hotels, restaurants, transport, and riverside communities, while enhancing the night-time economy during the high travel season.

Spanning 15 iconic riverside landmarks, the festival features highlights such as The Royal Compassion, a Stream to Rama VIII at Rama VIII Bridge, Chao Phraya Rhapsody at Nagaraphirom (นาคราภิรมย์) Park, Dawn of Siam at Wat Arun (วัดอรุณ) , and Threads of Glory featuring drone formations above the Memorial Bridge. Additional attractions include The Thai-conic Lighting Symphony and the ICONIC Multimedia Water Feature at ICONSIAM, along with the Crystal of Life installation by Bangkok Dock Company Limited.

Performances run nightly from 18.00 to 22.00 Hrs., offering free admission to all visitors. Vijit Chao Phraya 2025 is expected to attract approximately 1.5 million visitors and generate over 6.2 billion Baht in economic value. From 1 January to 2 November 2025, Thailand welcomed more than 26.9 million international tourists, with arrivals expected to continue rising towards the end of the year, reflecting strong global confidence in Thailand’s tourism outlook.