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 …
Events
Queen’s Birthday and Mother’s Day
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 …
Why Thailand Celebrates New Year Three Times
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. …
Lopburi Monkey Banquet Festival
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 …
Royal Barge Procession, Bangkok
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 …
Thod Kathin Robes Offering Ceremony (Kathina)
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 …
Buffalo Racing Festival, Chonburi
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 Lantern Festival, Chiang Mai
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 …
Chiang Mai Flower Festival
The northern Thai city of Chiang Mai celebrates the annual Chiang Mai Flower Festival at the beginning of February. I’ve been fortunate enough …
Phuket Vegetarian Festival
Throughout Thailand at the moment, many Thai people (especially those with Chinese heritage) are observing the Taoist lent period which lasts for 9 …
National Children’s Day
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 …
Do They Celebrate Christmas in Thailand?
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 …
Constitution Day in Thailand
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 …
Wan Khao Phansa
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 …
Isaan Rocket Festivals
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 …
National Muay Thai Day
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 …
Public Holiday for Makha Bucha Day
Makha Bucha Day (may also be written as Maka Puja and various other combinations) is an important public holiday in Thailand which commemorates the …
Chulalongkorn Day
October 23rd is a national holiday in Thailand to mark Chulalongkorn Day. The public holiday commemorates one of Thailand’s most revered kings, …