Experience “The Light of Siam” Shining Over the Chao Phraya River Vijit CHAO PHRAYA 2025: The Light of Siam, The Mother of the Nation

You are cordially invited to witness the brilliance of “Vijit CHAO PHRAYA 2025”, a spectacular illumination event under the theme “The Light of Siam — The Mother of the Nation.”
The event is held in remembrance and gratitude for the boundless grace and benevolence of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother, who has been revered as the “Mother of the Land” for her lifelong devotion to the well-being of the Thai people through her tireless works in natural resource conservation, environmental protection, Thai arts, and traditional craftsmanship.

This year’s celebration aims to create an atmosphere of reverence, remembrance, and reflection—honoring Her Majesty’s lifelong dedication and inspiration for the Thai people to live with sufficiency, gratitude, and love for their nation.

With profound reverence for Her Majesty’s legacy, Vijit CHAO PHRAYA 2025 – The Light of Siam, The Mother of the Nation will illuminate the Chao Phraya River with breathtaking displays of light, sound, and art—transforming Bangkok into a shimmering symbol of loyalty and unity.

Venue: Along both banks of the Chao Phraya River, Bangkok
Dates: 9 November – 23 December 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Illumination Route: From Rama VIII Bridge to Rama III Bridge

• Rama VIII Bridge – “Divine Grace, the River of Rama VIII”

• Bangkok Noi Canal – Dusit Canal (Siriraj Hospital) – “The Stream of Compassion Flowing to the Mountains”

• Siriraj Bimuksthan Museum – “The River of Time, the Eternal Stream for All”

• Royal Thai Navy Assembly Building – “Might of the Royal Thai Navy”

• Nakaraphirom Park – “Chao Phraya Rhapsody”

• Wat Arun Ratchawararam (Temple of Dawn) – “Dawn of Siam”

• Wichaiprasit Fort – “Guardians of the Sea”

• Wat Kalayanamit Woramahawihan – “Lamp of Kindred Spirit”

• Phra Phuttha Yodfa Bridge (Memorial Bridge) – “Threads of Glory”

• Phra Pok Klao Bridge – “Luminary Golden Threads of Siam”

• Abandoned Building near Lhong 1919 – “Siam Ghostly Heritage”

• Santa Cruz Church (Wat Mae Phra Luk Prakham / Kalawar) – “Beacon of Ambition”

• River City Bangkok – “Thailand, the Land of Smiles”

• ICONSIAM – “The Thai-conic Lighting Symphony”

• Bangkok Dock Company (BANGKOK DOCK CO., LTD.) – “Crystal of Life: The Light of Sustainable Tourism”

This magnificent festival will transform the Chao Phraya River into a corridor of light and love — celebrating the eternal grace of Her Majesty and the enduring spirit of the Thai nation.

 

 

Source:

thai.tourismthailand.org