Chak Phra - Tod Pha Pa and Long Boat Racing Tradition, Surat Thani Province 2026

The grandest traditional festival of Surat Thani, held annually during the Ok Phansa period (first waning moon of the 11th lunar month). The event brings together over 100 land and water royal barges, allowing merit-making at hundreds of temples in a single day. The festival spans Mueang District roads — Na Mueang Road, Ban Don Road, and Si Tapi Road — along the Tapi River embankment road in Mueang District, Surat Thani Province. Phanom Phra boat displays are also featured in the area around Narit Bridge.