January/February Festivals
Chinese New Year: is celebrated across Thailand, largely due to the Chinese descendent communities that are found in every province and region. Although not as strong as in Phuket, the Chinese influence is found in Krabi and comes out in celebration with dragon processions, firecrackers and activities centred around the Chinese city pillar in the town. April Festivals
Song Kran: celebrates Thai New Year, a time for families to get together and indulge in goodwill, but it is better known for the massive water fight that has become the fun centerpiece of this Thai festival and soaks the whole country for several days. Head for Krabi Town and join the locals with water canons and buckets, but wherever you go, expect a ‘friendly’ splashing. August Festivals
Queen’s Birthday/Mothers’ Day: is a wonderful display of Thailand’s appreciation for mothers, with Thais paying special respect to their much loved queen with flowers, merit-making and ceremonies. October Festivals
Loi Ruau Chao: is a recurrence of the May festival, this time taking place on the full moon day of the 11th lunar month and again boats are floated out to sea at Saladan Village along with offerings to appease spirits and ward off ill fortune. Local traditional song and dance is also part of the ritual. December Festivals
King’s Birthday/Fathers’ Day: shows a massive outpouring of joy and respect for Thailand’s much loved king, who celebrated 60 years of rule in 2006 and is greatly respected. In addition to usual Fathers’ Day traditions, expect to see huge murals and images of the king all across Thailand, along with ubiquitous yellow flags and t-shirts. | 
