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A provincial festival with a contest and procession of Phra boats. In 2026 it runs from October 27 to November 4 at Lan Ruea Phra Thung Chaeng in the city of Trang. According to organizers, 82 boats from the province’s temples take part in the procession. The evening religious program includes prayers and the reading of sermons. Some events are scheduled for October 28; a detailed schedule for the remaining events is not given on the official page. The organizers invite residents of the province and neighboring regions, as well as Thai and foreign tourists.
What happens at the festival
The central part of the program is the contest and procession of Phra boats. According to the announcement, 82 boats from temples in Trang Province take part in the procession. This is an opportunity to see the festive boats and learn about the religious tradition the festival is built around.
Prayers and sermon readings take place every evening. The October 28 program separately lists a procession with royal cups at 15:00 and an official opening ceremony at 19:30. These times apply only to the events of that day.
When and where
The festival runs from October 27 to November 4, 2026 at Lan Ruea Phra Thung Chaeng in Mueang Trang District, Trang Province. Venue address: 229/37 Tha Klang Street, Thap Thiang Subdistrict, Mueang Trang District, Trang Province, 92000.
Times are given only for certain parts of the program: evening prayers and sermons, as well as the October 28 events. Before your trip, check the official festival announcement, to verify the available schedule information.
Participation Terms
Trang Province hosts the festival together with the provincial administrative organization and partners from the public and private sectors. The organizers invite visitors from the province and neighboring regions, as well as tourists.
The official announcement does not give an admission fee or ticket prices. Check the participation terms and current details with the organizers before your trip. To plan other trips around the country, you can also look at the calendar of events and holidays in Thailand.
Frequently Asked Questions ❓
When is the Lak Phra Festival in Trang?
In 2026, the festival runs from October 27 to November 4. The evening religious program takes place every day.
Where is the festival held?
The Lan Ruea Phra Thung Chaeng venue is in Mueang Trang District, Trang Province. Address: 229/37 Tha Klang Street, Thap Thiang Subdistrict, Trang, 92000.
How much is admission?
The admission price and ticket information are not listed in the official announcement. Before attending, check the conditions with the organizers.
Conclusion
The Lak Phra Festival in Trang combines the procession of Phra boats and the evening religious program. If you are in the province on these dates, check the schedule of individual events against the official announcement before your trip.