All long weekends in Thailand
Oct 23 – 25, 2026

Chulalongkorn Day weekend 2026

Rains are ending. Three days is perfect for the islands or a quick hop abroad.

A national holiday honouring King Rama V, who abolished slavery and modernised the kingdom, marked by wreath-laying at his equestrian statue in Bangkok. It falls on a Friday this year.

  • Chulalongkorn Day (Fri 23 Oct)
Flying from
Bangkok (BKK/DMK)
Comfortable range
Up to about 4 hours in the air

Where to go

Good ideas for 3 days off

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Stay in Thailand 4 ideas

Chiang Mai & Pai
~1.2h

Mountains, temples and the best coffee in the country.

Phuket & Krabi
~1.3h

The Andaman coast, an hour from Bangkok.

Koh Samui
~1.2h

Gulf-side beaches that stay good through the west-coast monsoon.

Hua Hin
~3h

Close enough to drive; far enough to feel away.

Head abroad 5 ideas

Siem Reap
~1.2h

Angkor Wat is barely an hour in the air.

Kuala Lumpur & Penang
~2h

Two hours, and the food rivals home.

Singapore
~2.3h

Easy, efficient, and great with kids.

Hanoi & Da Nang
~1.8h

Underrated for a three-day break.

Taipei
~3.7h

Night markets, hot springs, short flight.

Before you book

Worth knowing about this break

  • The Andaman coast reopens properly as the monsoon lifts
  • Domestic island fares rise steeply from late October onward
  • Three days suits Siem Reap, KL, Singapore or Vietnam

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