Thai PM inaugurates 27-day Diwali festival in Bangkok

The longest Diwali celebration outside India runs for 27 days in November, with events across Thailand.

By SafarSamachar Desk9 Nov 2026, 5:11 am IST

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Key facts at a glance

1Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul inaugurated the 27-day Amazing Thailand Grand Diwali Festival in Bangkok
2The festival runs for 27 days in November
3Indian Ambassador Puneet Agrawal and Thai officials attended the inauguration
4The festival is being celebrated across Thailand in collaboration with the Indian Embassy and Tourism Authority of Thailand
5Diwali was also celebrated in San Antonio, US, with a river parade

At ICONSIAM in Bangkok, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul opened the 27-day Amazing Thailand Grand Diwali Festival, India's longest overseas celebration. The festival will run through November and covers venues across Thailand, organised with the Indian Embassy and the Tourism Authority of Thailand.

During the opening, the PM lit candles for a Diwali ceremony attended by Indian Ambassador Puneet Agrawal, Thai Minister of Tourism and Sports Surasak Phancharoenworakul, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt, and Tourism Authority of Thailand Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool.

The festival seeks to boost cultural tourism and deepen ties between India and Thailand by letting visitors experience India's rich diversity. It symbolizes the close partnership of the two countries.

Meanwhile in San Antonio, US, Diwali was celebrated with a river parade.

What this means for Indian travellers

If you're planning a trip to Thailand in November, look out for Diwali events across the country, including in Bangkok, as part of the 27-day festival.

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