Bangkok, 15 February 2026 – Mr. Artthakorn Sirilatthayakorn, Minister of Tourism and Sports, and H.E. Mr. Zhang Jianwei, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Thailand, jointly extended Chinese New Year 2026 greetings, wishing everyone in China, Thailand and around the world health, wealth, and good fortune during the Year of the Horse.
This took place at a special ceremony held last night at Siam Paragon during the opening of the Amazing Thailand Happy Chinese New Year 2026 festival, which takes place from 14 to 18 February.
They were joined by key figures and senior representatives from the Thai public and private sectors, who came together in commemorate the 51st anniversary of joint diplomatic ties between China and Thailand. The event also marked the 22nd anniversary of cultural cooperation between the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
Mr. Artthakorn said, “The enduring ties between Chinese and Thai people — encapsulated by the ‘China-Thailand: One Family’ bond have blended our arts, cultures, lifestyles, and tourism sectors.
“On this auspicious occasion, I thank the Chinese government for supporting four rare and exquisite cultural performances by troupes from around the country. These are invaluable gifts that will bring joy, lasting memories, and smiles to all Thai people and international visitors attending the festival.”
Mr. Zhang Jianwei, agreed, “Let us jointly wish that the people of China and Thailand both enjoy happiness and well-being together during the Year of the Horse, and may the China-Thai friendship endure and flourish forever.
“For over two decades, our countries have jointly organised Chinese New Year activities, and our people-to-people exchanges are blooming with new splendour, advancing our shared future to even greater heights.”
TAT is hosting two main festival events in Bangkok and one flagship event in Hat Yai, while supporting celebrations in key regional destinations.
In Bangkok, Amazing Thailand Happy Chinese New Year 2026 is taking take place across two locations. Festive illuminations will be presented along Yaowarat Road, from Odeon Circle to Chaloem Buri Intersection, from 7 February to 1 March, daily from 18.00 to 23.00 Hrs. The main festival programme is being held at Siam Paragon from 14 to 18 February, daily from 16.00 to 22.00 Hrs.
In Hat Yai, Songkhla Province, TAT is hosting Amazing Thailand Chinese New Year 2026 @ Hat Yai from 17 to 20 February along Saneha Nusorn Road, reinforcing Hat Yai’s role as a key tourism hub in Southern Thailand.
Beyond the two flagship destinations, TAT is supporting established Chinese New Year celebrations in the regions, including the Chao Pho–Chao Mae Pak Nam Pho procession in Nakhon Sawan Province from 10 to 21 February, and the Suphan Buri Chinese New Year Festival: 18 Years of the Heavenly Dragon at Dragon Descendants Museum, Suphan Buri Province, from 17 to 18 February.
Thailand’s Chinese New Year 2026 celebrations are supported by a network of government and private-sector partners, including Siam Paragon, ICONSIAM, centralwOrld and shopping centres under Central Group, and The Mall Group, working together to encourage travel and extend the festival’s reach nationwide.
For nationwide updates and information, visitors may contact the TAT Contact Centre at 1672 Travel Buddy or follow the Thailand Festival Facebook page.
