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Chakri Memorial Day- National Holiday
April 6
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.
Chakri 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.
The tradition on Chakri Memorial Day each year is that members of the royal household pay respect to previous monarchs of the Chakri Dynasty at the Royal Palace temple. Many Thais will place flowers on statues of King Rama I around the country.
On this national public holiday, government offices, banks, and schools are closed.