Quick answer: Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 in Thailand is on Monday, 14 September 2026 (tithi begins 8:36 AM ICT) for the Indian Hindu community, centred on Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, Bangkok. Separately, Ganesha as Phra Phikanet is venerated year-round by Thai devotees at major shrines.

Thailand has two distinct Ganesha threads. The Indian Hindu community observes Ganesh Chaturthi on the Bhadrapada tithi, while Ganesha — known in Thai as Phra Phikanet — is venerated year-round by many Thai Buddhists as the deity of arts, commerce and success. Both are covered here, kept clearly separate.

  • Tithi begins (ICT)8:36 AM, 14 September 2026
  • Indian-community anchorSri Maha Mariamman Temple (Wat Khaek), Silom
  • Thai venerationPhra Phikanet — year-round, not tithi-bound
  • EmblemGanesha is the emblem of Thailand’s Department of Fine Arts

Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, Bangkok

The Sri Maha Mariamman Temple on Silom Road (known locally as Wat Khaek) is the focal point of Indian-community festival worship in Bangkok, accessible by BTS. Check its official channels for the 2026 festival schedule and abhishekam timings. The nearby Phahurat district (Bangkok’s Little India) is where devotees buy murtis, samagri and sweets.

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Phra Phikanet: Ganesha in Thai devotion

Ganesha entered Thai practice centuries ago and is widely honoured as Phra Phikanet, the remover of obstacles and patron of arts and commerce; he is the emblem of Thailand’s Department of Fine Arts. Thai veneration is year-round and follows Thai customs — offerings often include sugarcane, bananas, milk and marigolds — rather than the Indian Bhadrapada tithi. It is important not to confuse Thai Phra Phikanet worship with Ganesh Chaturthi observance.

The great Ganesha shrines of Thailand

  • Wat Saman Rattanaram (Chachoengsao) — the giant reclining pink Ganesha, a mass-pilgrimage site.
  • The standing Ganesha and Ganesha International Museum at Khlong Khuean, Chachoengsao.
  • The Ganesha shrine at Ratchaprasong / Central World, Bangkok.
  • The Huai Khwang Ganesha shrine, Bangkok.

These are places of continuous Thai veneration, not Ganesh Chaturthi event venues; visit them respectfully and follow local offering customs.

For Indian residents and travellers

Indian residents celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi at Bangkok’s temples and at home; travellers can combine temple darshan with a heritage visit to the great shrines. A day trip from Bangkok to Chachoengsao takes in the pink Ganesha and the museum.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 in Thailand?

For the Indian Hindu community it is on Monday, 14 September 2026, with the tithi beginning 8:36 AM ICT. Thai Phra Phikanet veneration is year-round and not tied to this date.

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What is Phra Phikanet?

Phra Phikanet is the Thai name for Ganesha, widely venerated by Thai devotees as the deity of arts, commerce and obstacle-removal, and the emblem of Thailand’s Department of Fine Arts.

Where do Indian residents celebrate in Bangkok?

Mainly at the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple (Wat Khaek) on Silom Road, with the Phahurat district nearby for murtis and puja items. Check the temple’s official channels for 2026 timings.

Is the pink Ganesha linked to Ganesh Chaturthi?

No. The giant reclining pink Ganesha at Wat Saman Rattanaram is a year-round Thai veneration and pilgrimage site, not a Ganesh Chaturthi event venue.

What offerings do Thai devotees make to Phra Phikanet?

Thai offerings often include sugarcane, bananas, milk and marigolds, following Thai custom rather than the Indian puja sequence.

Can I visit the Thai Ganesha shrines as a tourist?

Yes, respectfully. Popular sites include Wat Saman Rattanaram and the Ganesha International Museum in Chachoengsao, and the Ratchaprasong and Huai Khwang shrines in Bangkok.

Is Ganesh Chaturthi a public holiday in Thailand?

No. It is a normal working day. The Indian community observes it at temples and at home, while Thai veneration of Phra Phikanet continues year-round.

How is Thai Ganesha worship different from Indian?

Thai Phra Phikanet veneration is year-round, follows Thai offering customs, and is practised widely by Thai Buddhists, distinct from the Hindu Ganesh Chaturthi observed on the Bhadrapada tithi.