Prince Mahidol Day in Thailand in 2025

Prince Mahidol Day in Thailand in 2025
Monument of Prince Mahidol Adulyadej at Mahidol University , Thailand. Image by iphotothailand1 , via 123RF
  How long until Prince Mahidol Day?
Prince Mahidol Day
  Dates of Prince Mahidol Day in Thailand
2026 Thailand Thu, Sep 24 National Holiday
2025 Thailand Wed, Sep 24 National Holiday
2024 Thailand Tue, Sep 24 Not A Public Holiday
2023 Thailand Sun, Sep 24 National Holiday
2022 Thailand Sat, Sep 24 National Holiday
  Summary

The father of King Bhumibol is regarded as the father of modern medicine in Thailand.

  Local name
Wan Mahidon

About Prince Mahidol Day

The September 24th of every year was designated as Prince Mahidol Day in commemoration of his contributions to the development of medical education in Thailand and his selfless devotion to the well-being of Thai people.

Mahidol was the father of King Ananda Mahidol (Rama VIII) and King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) of Thailand, and the paternal grandfather of King Vajiralongkorn (Rama X).

He was also regarded as the father of modern medicine and public health in Thailand. He also founded the House of Mahidol, the present Royal Family of Thailand.

Prince Mahidol died on September 24th 1929 at the age of 37.


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