Chakri Day (Wan Chakkri) commemorates the **founding of the Chakri Dynasty, Thailand’s current royal house, by King Rama I in 1782. This dynasty established Bangkok as the capital and has continued through successive kings to the present monarch, King Rama X. National Holiday.
Ceremonial events: The King and the royal family attend official ceremonies, including religious rites and offerings at the Royal Pantheon in Bangkok. Government offices, schools, and many businesses are typically closed, though shops, tourist sites, and services like transit remain open.
