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SUMMARY:HM Queen Sirikit’s Birthday
DESCRIPTION:Queen Sirikit (born Sirikit Kitiyakara; 12 August 1932) is a member of the Thai royal family who was Queen of Thailand from 28 April 1950 to 13 October 2016 as the wife of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX). She is the mother of King Vajiralongkorn (Rama X). \nShe met Bhumibol in Paris\, where her father was Thai ambassador. They married in 1950\, shortly before Bhumibol’s coronation. Sirikit was appointed queen regent in 1956\, when the king entered the Buddhist monkhood for a period of time. Sirikit has one son and three daughters with the king. Consort of the monarch who was\, at the time the world’s longest-reigning head of state\, she was also the world’s longest-serving queen consort. Sirikit suffered a stroke in 2012 and has since refrained from public appearances. \nThese Are The Best Crazy Festivals In Thailand
URL:https://thailocaltravel.com/events/hm-queen-sirikits-birthday-2/
CATEGORIES:National Holiday,Royalty
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SUMMARY:King Maha Vajiralongkorn's Birthday
DESCRIPTION:This national holiday in Thailand is held annually on July 28th. \nIf July 28th falls on a weekend\, the holiday will be observed on the following Monday. \nThe day commemorates the birthday of the King of Thailand\, Vajiralongkorn\, who was born on this day in 1952. \nKnown as Rama X\, King Vajiralongkorn has reigned Thailand since October 13th 2016\, following the death of his father\, King Bhumibol. His father had ruled Thailand for over 70 years and as a mark of respect and to allow the country to mourn the passing of their beloved king\, Vajiralongkorn did not accept the throne until December 1st 2016. \nVajiralongkorn was born on July 28th 1952. He is the only son of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit. \nVajiralongkorn was 64 when he became king\, making him the oldest Thai monarch to ascend to the throne. \nThese Are The Best Crazy Festivals In Thailand
URL:https://thailocaltravel.com/events/king-maha-vajiralongkorns-birthday/
LOCATION:Bangkok Thailand\, Bangkok\, 10100\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:National Holiday,Royalty
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250603
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SUMMARY:H.M. Queen Suthida Birthday
DESCRIPTION:The Queen’s Birthday is a national holiday in Thailand held annually on June 3rd since 2019. If June 3rd falls on a weekend\, the holiday will be observed on the following Monday. \nThis holiday marks the birthday of the current queen of Thailand\, Queen Suthida. \nThe birthday of Queen Dowager Sirikit will also remain a holiday as National Mother’s Day on August 12th. \nHis Majesty the King named General Suthida Vajiralongkorn na Ayudhya the new queen on May 1st 2019 and conferred upon Queen Suthida the formal title of Her Majesty the Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana on May 4th 2019. \nThe Queen was born on June 3rd 1979 in Hat Yai\, Songkla\, Thailand\, to Kham and Jangheang Tidjai. She graduated from Assumption University in 2000. She took up a job as a flight attendant with Jalways Airlines – which is now part of Japan Airlines – from 2000 to 2003 and later Thai Airways in 2003 till 2008. Since 2010 Suthida had been serving in the Ratchawanlop Guards\, a unit of bodyguards protecting the then-Crown Prince\, since 2013\, according to Thai media. \nAfter Vajiralongkorn’s divorce from the former Princess Srirasmi\, Suthida was linked to the future king romantically. By October 2016\, international media had picked up on the rumours and declared her as the future consort. \nThe announcement of the new holiday was made by Nattaporn Jatusripitak\, spokesperson for the deputy prime minister in charge of economic affairs. The proposal from the Secretariat of the Cabinet for the Cabinet’s declaration was made in response to a royal command from His Majesty the King. \nAcross Thailand\, buildings are decorated to honour their queen\, with the most splendid are in Bangkok\, where many buildings and streets are festooned with coloured lights\, flowers\, and portraits of the queen. People are encouraged to wear purple (The Queen’s ‘colour’) to honour her and buildings in Bangkok are decorated with yellow (the colour of the King) and purple in celebration.
URL:https://thailocaltravel.com/events/queen-suthida-birthday/
LOCATION:Bangkok Thailand\, Bangkok\, 10100\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:National Holiday,Royalty
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SUMMARY:Coronation Day
DESCRIPTION:Many countries have days that celebrate or commemorate the head of state. For Thailand\, the Coronation Day\, or Wan Chatra Mongkol\, is an auspicious occasion to celebrate the coronation anniversary of the Thai monarch. Rituals are performed on the royal regalia which symbolizes kingship.  In the current reign of King Rama X\, Coronation Day marks the anniversary of His Majesty’s coronation on 4 May 2019. \nThe rituals performed on Coronation Day developed over time. In the reign of King Rama IV\, the King\, in his private event\, made merit to celebrate the royal umbrella or chatra (ฉัตร)\, the Thai symbol of kingship. As a result\, Coronation Day in Thai is called Wan Chatra Mongkol (วันฉัตรมงคล) meaning “Auspicious Day of the Royal Umbrella.” \nThe merit-making ceremony for Coronation Day rituals was held privately in the Grand Palace until King V turned it into a state event. In his reign\, Coronation Day’s ceremony included the conferral of Order of Chula Chao Klao\, firing of gun salute\, paying homage to the late kings\, and merit-making in celebration of the Royal Regalia. In the reign of King Vajiravudh (Rama VI)\, merit-making for the late kings was added to list of rituals. Nowadays\, in the current reign of King Vajiralongkorn (Rama X)\, Coronation Day celebrations span three days\, with the May 4 announced as a public holiday. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://thailocaltravel.com/events/coronation-day/
LOCATION:Bangkok Thailand\, Bangkok\, 10100\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:National Holiday,Royalty
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SUMMARY:Songkran-Thai New Year 2025
DESCRIPTION:Songkran is an annual festival which takes place over 3 days during the traditional Thai New Year\, April 13th-15th (in almost all provinces). The official Songkran festival lasts 3 days but\, in reality\, the whole week is taken over by a mass celebration as the whole country shuts down for a momentous water fight. Wild scenes of exuberance can be seen throughout the Kingdom with music\, dancing\, drinking and people drenched from head to toe. Water guns\, hose pipes\, buckets\, in fact\, anything you can get your hands on can be used to splash people\, and one thing is for certain: you will get wet! \nAs April is the hottest month of the year in Thailand\, everyone gets involved with this country-wide water fight and it brings great relief from the soaring temperatures. Songkran started as a Buddhist tradition\, using a light sprinkling of water to symbolize purification but\, as time went by\, people began splashing each other in a more playful manner until recent years\, when the entire country becomes one almighty water fight celebrated by millions! \n  \nThese Are The Best Crazy Festivals In Thailand
URL:https://thailocaltravel.com/events/songkran-thai-new-year-2025/
LOCATION:Chiang Mai Thailand\, Chiang Mai\, Thailand
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SUMMARY:Chakri Memorial Day
DESCRIPTION:Thailand observes Chakri Memorial Day as a public holiday on April 6th every year. Officially known as “King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke the Great Day and Chakri Dynasty Memorial Day\,” this holiday commemorates the establishment of the Chakri Dynasty by King Rama I in 1782\, over two centuries ago. One of King Rama’s first decrees was to make Krung Thep (“City of Angels\,” also known as Bangkok) the capital of Siam. \nChakri Memorial Day not only commemorates the coronation and contributions of King Rama I but all the kings of the Chakri Dynasty\, culminating in His Majesty King Vajiralongkorn (Rama X)\, the current reigning monarch. \nOn this national public holiday\, government offices\, banks\, and schools are closed\, though other businesses may remain open and are unaffected by the celebrations. Chakri Memorial Day is always held on April 6th\, just a week before the annual Songkran Festival (Traditional Thai New Year).
URL:https://thailocaltravel.com/events/chakri-memorial-day/
LOCATION:Chiang Mai Thailand\, Chiang Mai\, Thailand
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SUMMARY:Makha Bucha Day
DESCRIPTION:Makha Bucha Day is a Buddhist festival celebrated on the full moon day of the third lunar month in Cambodia\, Laos\, Thailand\, Sri Lanka and on the full moon day of Tabaung in Myanmar. \nIt is the second most important Buddhist festival after Vesak. \nIn Thailand it is designated as a national holiday\, on which sale of alcohol has been strictly prohibited. On the evening before\, urban temples in Thailand hold a candlelight procession and circumambulation around the main ubosot in the temple. Furthermore\, people will make merit by going to temples and by joining in with activities.
URL:https://thailocaltravel.com/events/makha-bucha-day/
LOCATION:Chiang Mai Thailand\, Chiang Mai\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:National Holiday
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SUMMARY:Chinese New Year
DESCRIPTION:Although it’s never been an official holiday in Thailand\, Chinese New Year is celebrated throughout the country and not just by those who can claim Chinese heritage. Some restaurants and businesses in certain areas (such as Bangkok’s Chinatown) may close\, but elsewhere it will be business as usual. Visitors to Thailand during Chinese New Year can expect to hear plenty of firecrackers going off. You will also notice that many Thai people wear red and hand out ang pao (red money packets). \nExpect hotels and cities to be crowed\, and fun. Officially it is one day\, but most areas celebrate for 1-2 weeks. When we lived in Malaysia\, most companies were closed to two weeks. \nChinese New Year parades and street festivals take place in several areas of Thailand. Some of the most colorful events take place in Ayutthaya\, Bangkok\, Chiang Mai\, Nakhon Sawan\, Phuket\, Trang and Udon Thani.
URL:https://thailocaltravel.com/events/chinese-new-year/
LOCATION:Bangkok Thailand\, Bangkok\, 10100\, Thailand
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SUMMARY:Teachers Day
DESCRIPTION:National Teachers Day (Wan Kru) is a Thai school holiday celebrated on January 16th of every year. Since this day is dedicated to teachers\, students show their gratitude and appreciation for teachers. \nThai Teachers Day is not to be confused with Thai Teachers’ Appreciation Day (Wan Wai Kru) which is observed on the second Thursday of June. Thai Teacher’s Day tends to be seen as a more secular\, policy-based occasion\, whereas Thai Teacher’s Appreciation Day sees more elaborate\, cathartic ceremonies. \nTeachers’ Day in Thailand \nThe Secretariat Office of the Teachers’ Council of Thailand first established the holiday in 1957\, when it was held at the National Stadium of Thailand. Thai Teacher’s Day is celebrated on January 16th because on this day in 1945\, the Teachers Act was published by the Royal Thai Government Gazette. The Ministry of Education had decided to give teachers and students the day off in recognition of teachers’ sacrifice and dedication to the people and nation. According to the Ministry\, The purpose of Teacher’s Day is to express gratitude towards teachers and others who contribute to Thai education. \nTeachers are often referred to as mae phim khong chart (แม่พิมพ์ของชาติ)\, literally the “mold” or “role models” of the nation\, in a nod to their role in molding young minds.
URL:https://thailocaltravel.com/events/teachers-day/
LOCATION:Chiang Mai Thailand\, Chiang Mai\, Thailand
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