Makha Bucha Day
On the day of the new moon of the third lunar month, 1,250 enlightened monks gathered
at Wat Veluvan in Magadha to hear Lord Buddha preach the doctrines of Buddhism, nearly three thousand years ago. All the enlightened monks had previously been ordained by the Buddha himself and had attained sainthood and become Arahants.
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Chinese New Year
The Thais of Chinese ancestry celebrate their New Year in Chinese tradition with their families. Although not officially a national holiday, most businesses run by Thai-Chinese close during this period, providing them and tourists, alike, with an opportunity for reclusion from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
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Chakri Day
Commemorating the birth of the Chakri Dynasty, of which King Bhumibol is the ninth monarch (currently reigning). |
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Songkran Days
Songkran, the Water Festival, coincides with the Thai New Year's celebrations of the new solar year. Songkran is one of Thailand's biggest holiday celebrations, during which every town and province will engage in 'wet' and 'fun' revelries.
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National Labour Day
National Labour Day recognizes the important role of Thai labour workers and honours their contribution to the country on this day.
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Coronation Day
Commemorating the date of King Bhumibol's accession to the throne as the ninth monarch of the Chakri Dynasty, on the 5th of May , 1946. |
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Visakha Bucha Day
Visakha Bucha Day marks the day the Lord Buddha was born, reached enlightenment as well as ascended to nirvana.
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Buddhist Lent Day
Buddhist Lent Day marks the beginning of the 'lent' period for Thai Buddhist monks. It is also a customary period in which a Thai male becomes ordained and enters into the monkhood. This holiday period coincids with the tropical rainy season. |
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H.M. The Queen's Birthday
National celebration of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit's Birthday, also celebrated as National Mother's Day. |
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Chulalongkorn Memorial Day
Commemorating the passing away of King Chulalongkorn (King Rama V).
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H.M. The King's Birthday
National celebration of His Majesty King Bhumibol's Birthday and also celebrated as National Father's Day. |
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Constitution Day
Commemorating the day Thailand was bestowed her first national constitution, the transition from Absolute Monarchy to Constitutional Monarchy in 1932.
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