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There are events being held throughout Thailand today to mark the 79th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit. August 12 is also celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand because the Queen has become known as the Mother of the Land thanks to her numerous royal projects and initiatives. Today is a public … [Read more...]
Today is a public holiday in Thailand to mark Asahna Bucha Day which commemorates the occasion on which the Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon. Tomorrow is also another important date in the Buddhist calendar with Wan Khao Phansa which is often referred to as Buddhist Lent. In Thailand, this … [Read more...]
Today is Visakha Puja Day, the most significant of all of the Buddhist holidays in Thailand. Visakha Puja marks three key events in the life of the Lord Buddha; his birthday, the day he attained enlightenment and the day he died and passed into nirvana. All of these events took place on the full … [Read more...]
The ancient Royal Ploughing Ceremony took place in Bangkok yesterday to herald the start of the traditional rice growing season. The colourful ceremony is held annually at Sanam Luang, the open expanse of land in front of the Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Bound up with a mixture … [Read more...]
Tomorrow marks the official start of the Songkran Festival in Thailand. It is a time of year when families come together to enjoy the extended holiday. In towns and cities throughout Thailand, people will make merit at the temple and Buddha images from local wats are paraded through the streets and … [Read more...]
April 6 is a public holiday in Thailand to commemorate Chakri Day. The day marks the founding of the royal Chakri dynasty of which the present Thai monarch is the ninth king (Rama IX). Government offices are closed today and many people will pay their respects to previous kings of the Chakri dynasty … [Read more...]
Today is a public holiday in Thailand to mark Makha Bucha Day. It's an important date on the Thai Buddhist calendar and temples throughout the country will be busy today, particularly in the evening. If you are intent on enjoying the nightlife in Thailand today it will depend on where you are. … [Read more...]
