Bangkok’s Golden Mount fair is still scheduled for 29 October to 7 November 2025, but the Golden Mount fair will run without entertainment, stalls or games during mourning for Queen Mother Sirikit.
Bangkok’s Golden Mount fair is still on the calendar for 29 October to 7 November 2025, but the event will look very different this year. Organizers have cancelled all entertainment in response to mourning for Her Majesty Queen Mother Sirikit, turning the fair into a purely religious gathering.
What has changed
The organizers of Golden Mount fair at Wat Saket Ratcha Wora Maha Wihan announced on 28 October 2025, Bangkok time, that all entertainment activities planned for 2025 have been cancelled. That includes the usual stalls, games and festive attractions that traditionally accompany the pilgrimage.
Instead of a mixed celebration, the fair will focus on worship and religious observance. The temple said the decision was made out of respect.
What visitors can still do
Travelers and pilgrims can still visit the site, climb the hill known as Borom Banphot, and pay respect to the Buddha relics. The pilgrimage element remains intact even though the colorful fairground atmosphere has been removed.
For visitors who were expecting a lively evening event, the experience will be quieter and more solemn. The change may still suit those who want to see one of Bangkok’s best-known annual temple gatherings, but it is no longer a festival for entertainment.
Opening hours and memorial activities
Wat Saket will extend its opening hours to accommodate pilgrims and mourners. The gate will be open from 7:00 until midnight every day of the festival.
The temple will also organize commemorative activities for Queen Mother Sirikit. These will include a condolence book and evening meditation ceremonies.
Why this matters for city plans
The cancellation is part of a wider mourning atmosphere in Thailand. It also comes alongside the complete closure of the Grand Palace until 8 November 2025.
For Bangkok visitors, the Golden Mount fair still offers a meaningful evening temple visit, but it should be treated as a religious occasion rather than a night market or entertainment venue. Planning around the quieter format will help avoid disappointment and align expectations with the current mood in the city.
