Thailand, like every other country celebrates many holidays and the holidays in Thailand always call for celebration and merriment. While some holidays in Thailand coincide with international holidays, some holidays are special and unique to the country itself. Listed below are the famous holidays in Thailand.


· New Year's Day - January 1: Along with the whole world, the Thai also welcome the New Year on January 1 every year, making it a notable public holiday in Thailand.


· Magha Puja - Mid February: A typically Buddhist festival, the exact date of the holiday depends on the lunar calendar.


· Chakri Memorial Day - April 6: this holiday in Thailand is commemorated in honor of King Rama I, founder of the Chakri dynasty.


· Thai New Year - April 13-16: Also known as Songkran, the Thai celebrate their New Year by drenching each other in water.


· Vesak - May: Another Buddhist festival, this holiday is also based on the lunar calendar.


· Coronation Day - May 5: Marks the coronation of the ruling king, Bhumibol Adulyadej, in 1950


· Mother's Day - August 12: This holiday in Thailand celebrates the birthday of the present queen.


· Chulalongkorn Day - October 23: This Thai holiday marks the death anniversary of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V).


· National Day and Father's Day - December 5: Every year on this day the birthday of the reigning king is celebrated.


· Constitution Day - December 10: This holiday in Thailand celebrates the change to constitutional monarchy in 1932.


· New Year's Eve - December 31: The festivities begin to welcome in another brand New Year!


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