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Public Holidays in Thailand, 2023

Listed below are the dates for public holidays in Thailand during 2023. Please note that government offices and immigration offices in Thailand are …

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Chiang Mai City Pillar Inthakin Festival

Many towns and cities in Thailand house what is known as the ‘city pillar’. These pillars were created when a new settlement was established and often …

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Asahna Bucha Day in Thailand

Asahna Bucha Day

Asahna Bucha Day is a public holiday in Thailand. The date of Asahna Bucha varies each year depending on the lunar calendar, but it usually falls in …

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Bo Sang Umbrella Festival, Chiang Mai

A Kaleidoscope of Colour at the Bo Sang Umbrella Festival

Pops of colour leap out from every corner. A flash of red here, a dash of yellow there. The gentle lilt of Lanna music fills the air and the …

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Happy New Year Thailand

Celebrating New Year in Thailand

With a reputation for being easy-going and liking life to be sanuk, Thai people welcome any opportunity to party and have fun. That much is clear with …

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King's Birthday Anniversary Thailand

Remembering the Father of the Nation

December 5 is a public holiday in Thailand in honour of the late king, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The Thai monarch was born on December 5 …

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Mae Jo sky lantern release Chiang Mai

Updates on the Mass Sky Lantern Release at Mae Jo, Chiang Mai

For a number of years, a Buddhist group have been organising a mass sky lantern release at the Lanna Dhutanka temple close to Mae Jo University in …

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Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival

Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival

The tempting aroma of som tam and grilled chicken wafts across the park. Children clutch colourful balloons and the infectious sound of mor lam folk …

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Celebrating the Loy Krathong Festival in Sukhothai

Celebrating Loy Krathong in Sukhothai

As one of the most enchanting of all Thai festivals, Loy Krathong can be a joy to experience wherever you are in Thailand. But there are some …

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Valentine's Day elephants in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Valentine’s Day in Thailand

There are many reasons to love Thailand and if you’re fortunate enough to be in Thailand for Valentine’s Day (‘Wan Valentine‘ …

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Wat Ratchanada and Loha Prasat illuminated at night

Bangkok Lights Up for the Festive Period

If you visit Bangkok during December you may be surprised at just how many areas of the city are lit up with special decorations. The birthday of the …

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Bang Saen Wan Lai Festival

Wan Lai Festival in Bang Saen: Sand Sculptures and Sanuk by the Sea

The Songkran New Year Water Festival in Thailand is celebrated nationwide. The official dates of the holiday are from April 13-15, but not every …

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Hae Nang Kradan Festival, Nakhon Si Thammarat

Hae Nang Kradan Festival, Nakhon Si Thammarat

The colourful Hae Nang Kradan Festival is held annually in Nakhon Si Thammarat, southern Thailand. The timing of the event coincides with the …

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Songkran Thai New Year Water Festival in Nakhon Si Thammarat, southern Thailand

Celebrating Songkran in Nakhon Si Thammarat

In previous years I’ve been fortunate enough to spend the Thai New Year Water Festival in a number of the most popular destinations in Thailand …

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Chong Para Ceremony and Festival, Mae Hong Son

The end of the traditional Buddhist rains retreat, known in Thai as Awk Phansa, is marked by ceremonies and religious activities throughout Thailand. …

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Mae Jo mass sky lantern release in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Mass Sky Lantern Release at Mae Jo, Chiang Mai

The small town of Mae Jo, less than 30 minutes drive from the centre of Chiang Mai city, is the unlikely location for a mesmerising annual event. The …

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Visakha Bucha Day in Thailand

There are a number of important Buddhist holidays throughout the year, but the most significant in Thailand is Visakha Bucha Day. This day …

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Do They Celebrate Easter in Thailand?

The majority of the Thai population, approximately 95%, are Buddhists with the next largest religious group being Muslims (approximately 4%). With …

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