Experience one of Thailand’s most distinctive cultural celebrations in this 4K video tour of the Rap Bua Festival 2026 in Bang Phli, Samut Prakan.
Discover thrilling boat races, colourful ceremonial boats and beautiful Buddhist prayer halls at Wat Bang Phli Yai Nai. Wander through a bustling temple fair packed with market stalls selling Thai street food, sweets, clothing and much more, before enjoying the colourful fairground, beautiful sunset and atmospheric temple lights after dark.
Duration29m 49s
LocationWat Bang Phli Yai Nai, Samut Prakan
Filmed22 & 25 October 2026
EventAnnual Rap Bua Festival
What you’ll see in this video
- Roaring motorboats racing along Khlong Samrong, with large crowds gathering along the canal
- Festival visitors carrying lotus flowers as part of Bang Phli’s centuries-old Rap Bua tradition
- Elaborately decorated ceremonial boats adorned with flowers, mythical creatures and Buddhist figures
- Bustling temple market stalls offering grilled meats, seafood, traditional Thai sweets, unusual snacks and refreshing drinks
- Beautiful Buddhist prayer halls, with devotees praying, making offerings and applying gold leaf to Buddha images
- Senior monks overseeing festival preparations, accompanied by military police officers
- A lively fairground with children’s rides and pedal boats, followed by sunset views, colourful temple lights and the illuminated golden chedi
Please note: this video captures the atmosphere and festivities surrounding the Rap Bua Festival, but does not include the actual lotus-receiving ceremony.
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