National Thai Elephant Day
The elephant is one of the enduring symbols of Thailand with the Thai elephant (chang Thai) playing an important role in the history and culture of …
The elephant is one of the enduring symbols of Thailand with the Thai elephant (chang Thai) playing an important role in the history and culture of …
August 12 is an annual public holiday in Thailand in honour of Queen Sirikit’s birthday. Queen Sirikit is said to be the ‘Mother of the …
It’s fair to say that the average Thai person likes to party and have sanuk so why have just one New Year party when you can have three. …
If it’s true that every dog has its day then it’s equally true, in Lopburi at least, that every monkey has its day. And that day is the …
It is thought that the Royal Barge Procession first took place in the 14th century during the Ayutthaya period of Thailand’s history. Much of …
Following the end of Buddhist Lent (Awk Phansa) new robes and offerings are made to the monkhood as part of the annual thod kathin or kathina …
Organised buffalo racing in Chonburi has been taking place for more than 100 years, but the informal races have a history going back even further than …
Yi Peng (also written as Yee Peng) is a festival unique to northern Thailand and closely linked with the ancient Lanna kingdom. Adapted from Brahmin …
The northern Thai city of Chiang Mai celebrates the annual Chiang Mai Flower Festival at the beginning of February. I’ve been fortunate enough …
Throughout Thailand at the moment, many Thai people (especially those with Chinese heritage) are observing the Taoist lent period which lasts for 9 …
In Thailand, the second Saturday in January is designated as Wan Dek (Children’s Day). It’s a day when children receive gifts from family …
Christmas isn’t an official public holiday in Thailand with only a small minority of the Thai population being Christian. However, T.I.T. (This …
December 10 is a public holiday in Thailand to commemorate Constitution Day. The significance of the date goes back to 1932 and a time of great …
The day after Asahna Bucha is another important day in the Buddhist calendar. The day is called Wan Khao Phansa and marks the beginning of the …
The north-east of Thailand, a region known as Isaan, has traditionally been a pre-dominantly rural farming area and it is this region that holds one …
In Thailand, March 17 is the day when those involved in Thai boxing (Muay Thai) celebrate a hero of the sport. Boxer’s Day isn’t a public …
Makha Bucha Day (may also be written as Maka Puja and various other combinations) is an important public holiday in Thailand which commemorates the …
October 23rd is a national holiday in Thailand to mark Chulalongkorn Day. The public holiday commemorates one of Thailand’s most revered kings, …