Today is a public holiday in Thailand for the important Buddhist day known as Makha Bucha (may also be written as Maka Puja and various other combinations). Makha Bucha Day marks the event where 1,250 of the Lord Buddha’s disciples spontaneously gathered to hear him preach.
In the morning, Thai Buddhists may make merit by giving alms to monks. In the evening, temples will be busy and many Thai Buddhists will perform the candle ceremony known as wian tian (wian=circle tian=candle). This involves a person holding a lighted candle, incense and flowers as they walk around the main bot of the temple.
Banks and government offices are closed and many bars and clubs will tone down their activities for the day which could mean no music and no alcohol.
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