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Thailand’s first UFO festival beaming down to Nakhon Nayok

February 13 @ 4:00 pm - February 15 @ 10:00 pm BMT
Whats on in Thailand

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is launching an unconventional tourism initiative for 2026 with Thailand UFO Days, a festival exploring extraterrestrial phenomena at the Khun Dan Prakan Chon Dam in Nakhon Nayok province.

Running from Feb 13 to 15 (4pm to 10pm daily), the event aims to tap into niche tourism markets by combining science, belief systems and unexplained mysteries in an unprecedented gathering for UFO enthusiasts.

Beyond Ordinary Tourism

The festival represents a bold departure from traditional Thai tourism events, positioning the country as a regional festival hub for specialist interests.

Rather than focusing on volume, the initiative emphasises quality experiences and meaningful engagement — part of the TAT’s 2026 “Value over Volume” tourism strategy.

Thailand UFO Days caters to diverse groups: science enthusiasts seeking technological explanations, believers in supernatural phenomena, and travellers pursuing unique subculture experiences.

The dam’s tranquil nighttime setting provides an ideal backdrop for sky observation and discussion.

Khao Kala in Nakhon Nayok — dubbed the “Area 51 of Asia” — has long been a favourite haunt of UFO buffs and was the site of a UFO-themed music festival in 2024.

What to Expect

The UFO Days programme blends education and entertainment, delving into unidentified flying objects, space technology and extraterrestrial mysteries. Activities include community gatherings for like-minded individuals to exchange theories and experiences in ways seldom found elsewhere.

The event marks Thailand’s entry into specialist festival tourism, challenging conventional tourism frameworks while attracting new traveller demographics seeking distinctive perspectives on Thai destinations.

For those harbouring questions about humanity’s place in the universe, Thailand UFO Days offers an opportunity to explore these curiosities alongside fellow enthusiasts in one of Thailand’s most atmospheric settings.

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Details

  • Start: February 13 @ 4:00 pm BMT
  • End: February 15 @ 10:00 pm BMT

Venue

  • Nakhon Nayok Province

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