Public holidays in Thailand
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Public holiday
s in Thailand
are regulated by the government, and most are observed by both the public and private sectors. There are usually sixteen public holidays in a year, but more may be declared by the cabinet. Since 1996, if a holiday falls on a weekend, the following workday(s) is (are) observed as a compensatory non-workday, subject to the cabinet's declarations. Other observances, both official and non-official, local and international, are observed in varying degrees throughout the country.
Parts of the private sector may not observe these days as holidays.Months in which the dates usually fall.
Months in which the dates usually fall.
Public holiday
A public holiday, national holiday or legal holiday is a holiday generally established by law and is usually a non-working day during the year....
s in Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
are regulated by the government, and most are observed by both the public and private sectors. There are usually sixteen public holidays in a year, but more may be declared by the cabinet. Since 1996, if a holiday falls on a weekend, the following workday(s) is (are) observed as a compensatory non-workday, subject to the cabinet's declarations. Other observances, both official and non-official, local and international, are observed in varying degrees throughout the country.
Public holidays
| Date | Name | Local name | Remarks |
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| 1 January | New Year's Day New Year's Day New Year's Day is observed on January 1, the first day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar as well as the Julian calendar used in ancient Rome... |
Celebrates beginning of the solar Thai solar calendar The Thai solar calendar, Suriyakati was adopted by King Chulalongkorn in AD 1888 as the Siamese version of the Gregorian calendar. It is the legal calendar in Thailand, though Thai lunar calendar dates continue in use. Years are now counted in the Buddhist Era that is 543 years greater than... and Gregorian Gregorian calendar The Gregorian calendar, also known as the Western calendar, or Christian calendar, is the internationally accepted civil calendar. It was introduced by Pope Gregory XIII, after whom the calendar was named, by a decree signed on 24 February 1582, a papal bull known by its opening words Inter... year. From 1889–1941, this was held on 1 April. |
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| Full moon Full moon Full moon lunar phase that occurs when the Moon is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun. More precisely, a full moon occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun.Lunar eclipses can only occur at... , 3rd Thai lunar month Thai lunar calendar The Thai lunar calendar , or Dai calendar , Tai calendar, is Thailand's version of the lunisolar Buddhist calendar used in the southeast Asian countries of Cambodia, Laos and Burma, for calculating lunar-regulated holy days... (February) |
Magha Puja Magha Puja Māgha Pūjā or Makha Bucha is an important Buddhist festival celebrated in Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos on the full moon day of the third lunar month . The third lunar month is known in the Thai language as Makha ; Bucha is also a Thai word , meaning "to venerate" or "to honor"... |
(Wan Makha Bucha) | Buddhist Buddhism Buddhism is a religion and philosophy encompassing a variety of traditions, beliefs and practices, largely based on teachings attributed to Siddhartha Gautama, commonly known as the Buddha . The Buddha lived and taught in the northeastern Indian subcontinent some time between the 6th and 4th... observance commemorating the Buddha Gautama Buddha Siddhārtha Gautama was a spiritual teacher from the Indian subcontinent, on whose teachings Buddhism was founded. In most Buddhist traditions, he is regarded as the Supreme Buddha Siddhārtha Gautama (Sanskrit: सिद्धार्थ गौतम; Pali: Siddhattha Gotama) was a spiritual teacher from the Indian... 's teaching of Ovada Patimokkha. |
| 6 April | Chakri Memorial Day | (Wan Chakkri) | Commemorates the establishment of the Chakri Dynasty and the founding of Bangkok Bangkok Bangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom... by King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke Phra Bat Somdet Phra Poramintharamaha Chakri Borommanat Phra Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke , posthumously titled "the Great", or Rama I , was the founder and the first monarch of the reigning House of Chakri of Siam . He ascended the throne in 1782, after defeating a rebellion which had deposed King... in 1782. Officially known as King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke the Great Day and Chakri Dynasty Memorial Day . |
| 13 April – 15 April | Songkran Festival | (Wan Songkran) | Traditional Thai new year, and prime holiday of the year; many people return home for family reunions during this period. The first day is known as (Wan Maha Songkran), the second as (Wan Nao), and the third as (Wan Thaloeng Sok). The 14th is also observed as Family Day Family Day Family Day is the name of a public holiday in South Africa, in the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Prince Edward Island, in the American states of Arizona and Nevada, in Vanuatu, in Vietnam and in the Australian Capital Territory.- Australian Capital Territory... . |
| 5 May | Coronation Day Coronation Day Coronation Day is the anniversary of the coronation of a monarch, the day a king or queen is formally crowned and invested with the regalia.-Coronation Day of Commonwealth realms monarchs:* Elizabeth II - 2 June 1953* George VI - 12 May 1937... |
(Wan Chattra Mongkhon) | Commemorates the coronation Coronation A coronation is a ceremony marking the formal investiture of a monarch and/or their consort with regal power, usually involving the placement of a crown upon their head and the presentation of other items of regalia... of King Bhumibol Adulyadej Bhumibol Adulyadej Bhumibol Adulyadej is the current King of Thailand. He is known as Rama IX... in 1950. |
| May, arbitrary date | Royal Ploughing Ceremony Royal Ploughing Ceremony The Royal Plowing Ceremony is an ancient royal rite held in Cambodia and Thailand to mark the traditional beginning of the rice-growing season... and Farmer's Day |
(Wan Phuetcha Mongkhon) | Ceremony giving blessing to the country's farmers. Officially known as (Wan Phra Ratcha Phithi Phuetcha Monkhon Lae Charot Phra Nangkhan Raek Na Khwan). Also observed as Farmer's Day. Each year's date is astrologically determined and announced by the Bureau of the Royal House Hold. |
| Full moon, 6th Thai lunar month (May) | Vesak Vesak Vesākha is a holiday observed traditionally by Buddhists in Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and the South East Asian countries of Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Burma, and Indonesia... |
(Wan Wisakha Bucha) | Buddhist observance commemorating the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha. Also observed as National Tree Day. |
| Full moon, 8th Thai lunar month (July) | Asalha Puja Asalha Puja Asalha Puja is a Theravada Buddhist festival which typically takes place in July, on the full moon of the eighth lunar month. It commemorates the Buddha’s first sermon in the Deer Park in Benares and the founding of the Buddhist sangha... |
(Wan Asanha Bucha) | Buddhist observance commemorating the Buddha's first discourse, the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta The Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta is traditionally the Buddha's first discourse after he attained Bodhi and Nirvāṇa.-Sources:In the Pali Canon, this sutta is contained in the Sutta Pitaka's Saṃyutta Nikāya, chapter 56 The Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta (Pali; Dharmacakra Pravartana Sūtra, Sanskrit;... . |
| First waning moon, 8th Thai lunar month (July) | Beginning of Vassa Vassa Vassa , also called Rains Retreat, or Buddhist Lent, is the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada practitioners... |
(Wan Khao Phansa) | Buddhist observance marking the beginning of Vassa, also known as Buddhist Lent. |
| 12 August | HM the Queen's Birthday | (Wan Chaloem Phra Chonmaphansa Somdet Phranang Chao Phra Boromma Rachininat) | Commemorates the birthday of Queen Sirikit Sirikit Somdet Phra Nang Chao Sirikit Phra Borommarachininat , is the queen consort of Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand. She is the second Queen Regent of Thailand... in 1932; also observed as National Mother's Day Mother's Day Mother's Day is a celebration honoring mothers and celebrating motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world, yet most commonly in March, April, or May... . |
| 23 October | Chulalongkorn Day | (Wan Piya Maharat) | Commemorates the passing of King Chulalongkorn Chulalongkorn Phra Bat Somdet Phra Poramintharamaha Chulalongkorn Phra Chunla Chom Klao Chao Yu Hua , or Rama V was the fifth monarch of Siam under the House of Chakri. He was known to the Siamese of his time as Phra Phuttha Chao Luang . He is considered one of the greatest kings of Siam... in 1910. |
| 5 December | HM the King's Birthday | (Wan Chaloem Phra Chonmaphansa Phrabat Somdet Phra Chao Yuhua) | Commemorates the birthday of King Bhumibol Adulyadej Bhumibol Adulyadej Bhumibol Adulyadej is the current King of Thailand. He is known as Rama IX... in 1927. Also observed as National Day National Day The National Day is a designated date on which celebrations mark the nationhood of a nation or non-sovereign country. This nationhood can be symbolized by the date of independence, of becoming republic or a significant date for a patron saint or a ruler . Often the day is not called "National Day"... and National Father's Day Father's Day Father's Day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. Many countries celebrate it on the third Sunday of June but it is also celebrated widely on other days... . |
| 10 December | Constitution Day Constitution Day Constitution Day is a holiday to honor the constitution of a country. Constitution Day is often celebrated on the anniversary of the signing, promulgation or adoption of the constitution, or in some cases, to commemorate the change to constitutional monarchy:... |
( Wan Rattha Thammanun) | Commemorates the promulgation of the first permanent constitution in 1932. |
| 31 December | New Year's Eve | (Wan Sin Pi) | Final day of the Gregorian year. |
National observances
These observances are regulated by the government, but are not observed as holidays. Actual observance varies, and some are only observed by specific sectors.| Date | Observance | Local name | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Saturday of January | National Children's Day Children's Day "Children Day", as an event, is celebrated on various days in many places around the world, in particular to honor children. Major global variants include a Universal Children's Day on November 20, by United Nations recommendation... |
(Wan Dek Haeng Chat) | Widely celebrated, especially by governmental agencies, with many activities for children. Observed on this day since 1965; was observed on the first Monday of October from 1955–1964. |
| 14 January | National Forest Conservation Day | (Wan Anurak Sappayakon Pa Mai Khong Chat) | Observance promoting the conservation of the nation's forests and the work against deforestation Deforestation Deforestation is the removal of a forest or stand of trees where the land is thereafter converted to a nonforest use. Examples of deforestation include conversion of forestland to farms, ranches, or urban use.... . |
| 16 January | Teachers' Day Teachers' Day In many countries, Teachers' Days are intended to be special days for the appreciation of teachers; World Teachers' Day is celebrated across the world on October 5. Ever since the importance of teachers has been recognized by UNESCO, by adopting the “Recommendation concerning the status of... |
(Wan Khru) | Honours teachers countrywide. Schools may observe this day as a holiday, especially those under the authority of the Office of the Basic Education Commission. Observed since 1957. |
| 18 January | Elephant Duel Day | (Wan Yuttha Hatthi) | Commemorates King Naresuan Naresuan Somdet Phra Naresuan Maharat or Somdet Phra Sanphet II was the King of the Ayutthaya kingdom from 1590 until his death in 1605. Naresuan was one of Siam's most revered monarchs as he was known for his campaigns to free Siam from Burmese rule... 's victorious elephant duel against the Burmese Uparaja, calculated to be in 1593. Observed on this date since 2007 (on 25 Jan, before that). Officially known as (King Naresuan the Great Day). |
| 18 January | Royal Thai Armed Forces Day | (Wan Kong Thap Thai) | changed from 25 January |
| 2 February | Inventor's Day | (Wan Nak Pradit) | Commemorates the patent registration of King Bhumibol's Chai Phatthana paddle wheel aerator in 1993. Observed since 1995. |
| 3 February | Veterans' Day | (Wan Thahan Phan Suek) | Commemorates the founding of the War Veterans Organization of Thailand. Remembrance ceremonies are held at Victory Monument. |
| 24 February | National Artist Day | (Wan Sinlapin Haeng Chat) | National Artist Thailand National Artist The National Artist is a title given annually by the Office of the National Culture Commission of Thailand, recognizing notable Thai artists in literature, fine arts, visual arts, applied arts and performing arts .Since 1985, the honors have been presented on... s are honoured on this day, which commemorates King Buddha Loetla Nabhalai Buddha Loetla Nabhalai Phra Bat Somdet Phra Poramenthramaha Isarasundhorn Phra Buddha Loetla Nabhalai , or Rama II , was the second monarch of Siam under the House of Chakri, ruling from 1809-1824. In 1809, Isarasundhorn succeeded his father Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke, the founder of Chakri dynasty, as Buddha Loetla Nabhalai... 's birth. |
| 8 March | International Women's Day International Women's Day International Women's Day , originally called International Working Women’s Day, is marked on March 8 every year. In different regions the focus of the celebrations ranges from general celebration of respect, appreciation and love towards women to a celebration for women's economic, political and... |
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| 31 March | King Nangklao Memorial Day | (Wan Thi Raluek Phra Bat Somdet Phra Nangklao Chao Yuhua) | Commemorates the birthday of King Nangklao; observed since 1998. |
| 1 April | Civil Service Day | (Wan Kha Ratchakan Phonlaruean) | Commemorates the enactment of the first Civil Service Act in 1928; observed since 1979. |
| 2 April | Thai Heritage Conservation Day | (Wan Anurak Moradok Thai) | Commemorates the birthday of Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn; observed since 1995. |
| 30 April | Consumer Protection Day | (Wan Khumkhrong Phu Borophok) | Observed since 1980. |
| 1 May | National Labour Day Labour Day Labour Day or Labor Day is an annual holiday to celebrate the economic and social achievements of workers. Labour Day has its origins in the labour union movement, specifically the eight-hour day movement, which advocated eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and eight hours for... |
(Wan Raeng Ngan Haeng Chat) | Observed as a holiday by most of the private sector. |
| 26 June | Sunthorn Phu Day | (Wan Sunthon Phu) | Commemorates the birth of Sunthorn Phu Sunthorn Phu Phra Sunthorn Vohara, known as Sunthorn Phu, is Thailand’s best-known royal poet. He was active in the Rattanakosin era.... in 1786. |
| 29 July | National Thai Language Thai language Thai , also known as Central Thai and Siamese, is the national and official language of Thailand and the native language of the Thai people, Thailand's dominant ethnic group. Thai is a member of the Tai group of the Tai–Kadai language family. Historical linguists have been unable to definitively... Day |
(Wan Phasa Thai Haeng Chat | |
| 18 August | National Science Day | (Wan Witthayasat Haeng Chat) | Commemorates King Mongkut Mongkut Phra Bat Somdet Phra Poramenthramaha Mongkut Phra Chom Klao Chao Yu Hua , or Rama IV, known in foreign countries as King Mongkut , was the fourth monarch of Siam under the House of Chakri, ruling from 1851-1868... 's prediction and observation of a total solar eclipse Solar eclipse As seen from the Earth, a solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth, and the Moon fully or partially blocks the Sun as viewed from a location on Earth. This can happen only during a new moon, when the Sun and the Moon are in conjunction as seen from Earth. At least... in 1868. |
| 20 September | National Youth Day | (Wan Yaowachon Haeng Chat) | Commemorates the birth dates of Kings Chulalongkorn Chulalongkorn Phra Bat Somdet Phra Poramintharamaha Chulalongkorn Phra Chunla Chom Klao Chao Yu Hua , or Rama V was the fifth monarch of Siam under the House of Chakri. He was known to the Siamese of his time as Phra Phuttha Chao Luang . He is considered one of the greatest kings of Siam... and Ananda Mahidol Ananda Mahidol Ananda Mahidol was the eighth monarch of Thailand under the House of Chakri. At the time he was recognized as king by the National Assembly, in March 1935, he was a nine-year-old boy living in Switzerland. He returned to Thailand in December 1945. Six months later, in June 1946, he was found shot... . |
| 24 September | Mahidol Day | (Wan Mahidon) | Commemorates the passing of Prince Father Mahidol Adulyadej Mahidol Adulyadej Mahitaladhibes Adulyadejvikrom, the Prince Father , or officially styled Mahidol Adulyadej, Prince of Songkla was the father of King Ananda Mahidol and King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. He was also regarded as the father of modern medicine and public health of Thailand... , the "Father of Thai Modern Medicine". |
| 13 October | National Police Day | (Wan Tamruat) | |
| 21 October | National Nurses' Day | (Wan Phayaban Haeng Chat) | Commemorates the birth of Princess Srinagarindra Srinagarindra Srinagarindra was a member of the Thai Royal Family and was a member of House of Mahidol, which is descended from Chakri Dynasty, originated by Prince Mahidol Adulyadej, the Prince of Songkla, son of King Chulalongkorn... the Princess Mother. |
| 25 November | Vajiravudh Day | (Wan Wachirawut) | Commemorates the passing of King Vajiravudh Vajiravudh Phra Bat Somdet Phra Poramentharamaha Vajiravudh Phra Mongkut Klao Chao Yu Hua , or Phra Bat Somdet Phra Ramathibodi Si Sintharamaha Vajiravudh Phra Mongkut Klao Chao Yu Hua , or Rama VI was the sixth monarch of Siam under the House of Chakri, ruling from 1910 until his death... in 1925. |
| 1 December | Damrong Rajanubhab Day | (Wan Damrong Rachanuphap) | Commemorates the passing of Prince Damrong Rajanubhab Damrong Rajanubhab Ditsawarakuman Damrong Rajanubhab was the founder of the modern Thai education system as well as the modern provincial administration... . Observed since 2001. |
| 4 December | Thai Environment Day | (Wan Singwaetlom Thai) | Observed since 1991. |
| 16 December | National Sports Day | (Wan Kila Haeng Chat) | Commemorates King Bhumibol's gold medal in sailing at the 1967 Southeast Asian Peninsular Games 1967 Southeast Asian Peninsular Games The 4th Southeast Asian Peninsular Games were held in Bangkok, Thailand from 9 December - 16 December 1967. Cambodia once again declined to host this edition of the games, as it did in 1963.-Medal count:-References:... . Observed since 1986. |
| 28 December | King Taksin Memorial Day | (Wan Somdet Phra Chao Taksin Maharat) | Commemorates the accession of King Taksin Taksin Taksin ; was the only King of the Thonburi Kingdom... in 1768. |
Other observances
Other observances, traditional and modern, are observed by various groups and communities throughout the country.| Date | Observance | Local name | Remarks |
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| 2 February | National Agriculture Day | (Wan Kaset Haeng Chat) | |
| 1st day of the Chinese calendar Chinese calendar The Chinese calendar is a lunisolar calendar, incorporating elements of a lunar calendar with those of a solar calendar. It is not exclusive to China, but followed by many other Asian cultures as well... (February) |
Chinese New Year Chinese New Year Chinese New Year – often called Chinese Lunar New Year although it actually is lunisolar – is the most important of the traditional Chinese holidays. It is an all East and South-East-Asia celebration... |
(Wan Trut Chin) | Observed by Thai Chinese Thai Chinese The Thai Chinese are an overseas Chinese community who live in Thailand. Thailand is home to the largest, oldest, most prominent, and most integrated overseas Chinese community in the world with a population of approximately 9.5 million people... and parts of the private sector. Usually celebrated for three days, starting on the day before the Chinese New Year's Eve. |
| 14 February | Valentine's Day Valentine's Day Saint Valentine's Day, commonly shortened to Valentine's Day, is an annual commemoration held on February 14 celebrating love and affection between intimate companions. The day is named after one or more early Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine, and was established by Pope Gelasius I in 496... |
(Wan Walenthai) | |
| 8th waning moon, 6th Thai lunar month (May–June) | Atthami Puja | (Wan Atthami Bucha) | Buddhist observance commemorating the Buddha's cremation. |
| 5th day, 5th Chinese lunar month | Duanwu Festival | (Wan Wai Khanom Chang) | Chinese festival |
| 1 July | National Scout Day | (Wan Luk Suea Haeng Chat) | Commemorates the founding of scouting in Thailand by King Vajiravudh in 1911. |
| Mid-year Bank Holiday | (Wan Yut Klang Pi Thanakhan) | In contrast with bank holiday Bank Holiday A bank holiday is a public holiday in the United Kingdom or a colloquialism for public holiday in Ireland. There is no automatic right to time off on these days, although the majority of the population is granted time off work or extra pay for working on these days, depending on their contract... s in the United Kingdom, this holiday is observed only by banks. |
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| 15th day, 7th Chinese lunar month (August) | Ghost Festival Ghost Festival The Ghost Festival, also known as the Hungry Ghost Festival, is a traditional Chinese festival and holiday celebrated by Chinese in many countries... |
(Wan Sat Chin) | Known as Sat Chin to differentiate from Sat Thai (see below). |
| 15th day, 8th Chinese lunar month (September) | Moon Festival Mid-Autumn Festival The Mid-Autumn Festival , also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival or Zhongqiu Festival, is a popular lunar harvest festival celebrated by Chinese and Vietnamese people. A description of the festival first appeared in Rites of Zhou, a written collection of rituals of the Western Zhou... |
(Wan Wai Phra Chan) | Chinese festival |
| 16 August | Defeat of Japan Victory over Japan Day Victory over Japan Day is a name chosen for the day on which the Surrender of Japan occurred, effectively ending World War II, and subsequent anniversaries of that event... |
Freedom Day | Largely ignored except by Seri Thai and friends |
| New moon, 10th Thai lunar month (September–October) | Sat Thai Day | (Wan Sat Thai) | Traditional mid-year festival, now celebrated mostly in Nakhon Si Thammarat Nakhon Si Thammarat Nakhon Si Thammarat is a town in southern Thailand, capital of the Nakhon Si Thammarat Province and the Nakhon Si Thammarat district. It is about south of Bangkok, on the east coast of the Malay Peninsula. The city was the administrative center of southern Thailand during most of its history. ... |
| 1st–9th days, 9th Chinese lunar month (September–October) | Vegetarian Festival | (Thetsakan Kin Che) | Usually corresponds with Sat Thai Day, depending on the differences between the Thai and Chinese lunar calendars. |
| Full moon, 11th Thai lunar month (October) | Pavarana Pavarana Pavarana is a Buddhist holy day celebrated on the full moon of the eleventh lunar month. It marks the end of the month of Vassa, sometimes called "Buddhist Lent." This day marks the end of the rainy season in some Asian countries like Thailand, where Theravada Buddhism is practiced... |
(Wan Ok Phansa) | Marks the end of the three-month Vassa and the beginning of the Kathina Kathina Kathina is a Buddhist festival which comes at the end of Vassa, the three-month rainy season retreat for Theravada Buddhists. The season during which a monastery may hold a Kathina festival is one month long, beginning after the full moon of the eleventh month in the Lunar calendar .It is a time... period the following day. |
| Full moon, 12th Thai lunar month (November) | Loy Krathong Loy Krathong Loi Krathong is a festival celebrated annually throughout Thailand and certain parts of Laos and Burma .-Overview:... |
(Wan Loi Krathong) | Observed as Yee Peng Lantern Festival (ญี่เปง) in Chiangmai; it is the 2nd lunar month, Duean Yi (เดือนญี่), of the old Lanna Kingdom calendar. |
| 25 December | Christmas Christmas Christmas or Christmas Day is an annual holiday generally celebrated on December 25 by billions of people around the world. It is a Christian feast that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, liturgically closing the Advent season and initiating the season of Christmastide, which lasts twelve days... |
(Wan Khrit Mat) | Religious for Christians Christianity in Thailand Christianity was first introduced to Thailand by European missionaries. Historically it took on a significant role in the modernization of Thailand. It represents 0.7% of the national population, which is predominantly Buddhist... and widely observed commercially. |