TAT lights up 9 Amphawa landmarks for September 11–20
Neramit Amphawa runs from 4pm to 10pm in Samut Songkhram, with concerts and fireworks, while TAT forecasts at least 60 million baht in spending
- The Tourism Authority of Thailand is staging Neramit Amphawa in Samut Songkhram from September 11–20, 2026.
- Neramit Amphawa connects nine illuminated attractions across the floating market and surrounding riverside areas.
- TAT expects the festival to generate at least 60 million baht in direct visitor spending.
- King Rama II Memorial Park’s programme includes six evening concerts during the festival.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is staging Neramit Amphawa from September 11–20, 2026, with nine illuminated attractions linking Amphawa Floating Market and nearby heritage sites in Samut Songkhram.
Neramit Amphawa runs from 4pm to 10pm Thai time across the floating market, King Rama II Memorial Park and surrounding riverside areas.
TAT governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool said the event was expected to attract at least 50,000 visits and generate at least 60 million baht in direct spending by tourists and other attendees over its ten-day run.
TAT has organised Neramit Amphawa around five connected elements, Food, Flow, Bloom, Glow and Life, to give visitors a continuous route through local culture and contemporary displays.
Nine illuminated stops connect Amphawa’s riverside sites
Neramit Amphawa’s nine main attractions connect the floating market, bridges, gardens and heritage buildings through light, flowers and stories of riverside life.
- The River, The Light, The Bloom: Water, light and flowers at Amphawa Floating Market.
- Path of Light...To the Royal Garden: The illuminated walkway leading into King Rama II Memorial Park.
- Light of Legacy, Living Stories: Displays inspired by the river and the poetry of King Rama II, at the memorial park.
- Bridge of Light...Connecting Stories: An illuminated bridge linking Amphawa’s riverside stories.
- Where Light Blooms...Stories Come Alive: Light and floral displays at Rimrabeang Amphawa hotel.
- From Riverside Life...Into the Light: Riverside life presented through evening displays at the Amphawa Chaipattananurak Project.
- Light of Nature...Wonders of Amphawa: The agricultural demonstration garden at the Amphawa Chaipattananurak Project.
- Retro Light...Living Memories: Light, colour and sound recalling the past at the old Wanwan cinema.
- Where Light Meets the River...Amphawa Shines: A display bringing light and Amphawa’s waterways together.
The Blooming Amphawa landmarks at the floating market and Amphawa Subdistrict Municipality office draw on the image of a riverside town of flowers. Four additional photo spots line the route:
- Floral Alley.
- Light Memory Tunnel.
- Blooming Bridge.
- Water Reflection Zone.
Amphawa bridge hosts three nightly light shows
Amphawa bridge hosts three light-and-sound shows each evening, at 7pm, 8pm and 9pm Thai time.
Amphawa’s waterfall-style fireworks are scheduled once nightly at 8pm Thai time on September 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20, 2026.
The Amphawa Chaipattananurak Project hosts two daily swing-dance sessions with the group billed in TAT’s programme as Siriwan Brand, from 7pm to 7.45pm and 8.15pm to 9pm Thai time.
King Rama II Memorial Park hosts six evening concerts
King Rama II Memorial Park’s published concert programme lists six performances, each from 9pm to 10pm Thai time, on the following dates in September 2026:
- September 11: Christina Aguilar.
- September 12: Thai Thanawut.
- September 13: Kwang AB Normal.
- September 18: Jirasak “Maew” Panphum.
- September 19: UHT.
- September 20: Mos Patiparn.
King Rama II Memorial Park also features khon masked dance-drama by the Rama II young artists, including the Yok Rop battle episode, alongside retro music, souvenirs and local food. Thansettakij reports that 60 local vendors are taking part.
TAT links Amphawa festival to year-round tourism
Thapanee said Neramit Amphawa supported the government’s ambition to make Thailand a destination for travel 365 days a year, creating reasons to visit beyond major festivals and peak tourism seasons. The approach forms part of TAT’s broader use of events and festivals to encourage tourism.
Thapanee said the festival used local cultural assets to create value while preserving Amphawa’s identity. The aim was to attract different groups of visitors at different times and give Samut Songkhram, particularly its floating market, a fresh, contemporary image.
Thapanee said the event was intended to increase travel and spending in the area, distribute income to businesses and communities, and strengthen local pride while allowing tourism to grow alongside the preservation of local identity and values.
