National Holidays in Thailand in 2018
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: New Year's Day
- New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
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: New Year's Holiday
- Compensation holiday for New Year's Eve which feel on Sunday 31 December 2017
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: Chinese New Year
- The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.
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: Makha Bucha
- Shortly after Buddha began his teachings, 1250 monks gathered to hear Buddha preach.
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: Chakri Day
- Chakri Day commemorates the establishment of the Chakri Dynasty by Phra Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke in 1784
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: Songkran Festival
- The Songkran festival is the traditional Thai New Year's Day and is celebrated from April 13 to April 15
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: Songkran
- In Thailand, Songkran refers to the sun’s annual passing into the Aries constellation, the first sign of the Zodiac, which marks the traditional start of the new year.
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: Songkran
- Festivities continue on the second day of the holidays to celebrate traditional Thai New Year
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: Songkran
- The Songkran festival is the traditional Thai New Year's Day and is celebrated from April 13 to April 15
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: Songkran
- The Songkran festival is the traditional Thai New Year's Day and is celebrated from April 13 to April 15
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: Labour Day
- This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
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: Coronation Day
- Commemorates the coronation of King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 1950
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: Royal Ploughing Ceremony
- This holiday marks the start of the rice growing season and its date is based on astrological events
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: Visakha Bucha Day
- Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana
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: Asahna Bucha Day
- Marks the day when the Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon in India over 2500 years ago
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: Buddhist Lent
- Marks the start of the three month period when Monks have to stay in the one place
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: Mother's Day
- In 1976, the custom of Mother's Day was changed to August 12th to commemorate the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit
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: H.M. Queen's Birthday (observed) (in lieu)
- This holiday marks the birthday of the late queen mother of Thailand, Queen Sirikit.
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: The Passing of King Bhumibol (in lieu)
- In remembrance of His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, King Rama IX who died on October 13th 2016.
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: Chulalongkorn Day
- Commemorates one of Thailand's most revered kings, King Chulalongkorn
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: Father's Day
- Celebrated on H.M. Kings Birthday. Father's Day is a celebration that honours the role of fathers
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: H.M. King's Birthday
- The day commemorates the birthday of the King of Thailand, Vajiralongkorn, also known as Rama X.
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: Constitution Day
- Commemorates the announcment of the first permanent constitution in 1932
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: New Year's Eve
- The last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar is usually celebrated with parties as midnight approaches
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