Category Archives: Thailand Holidays

Songkran in Phuket

Posted on March 19th, 2013

The Songkran festival highlights some of the nicest things about Thai culture. It is a time for sanuk (fun) and family – two things that are of supreme importance to people in this part of the world. When foreign visitors experience their first Songkran in Thailand, they usually have no problem joining in the spirit [...]

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Wisaka Bucha – Thai Holiday 2012

Posted on June 2nd, 2012

Wisaka Bucha is on Monday, June 4th, 2012. This is a national holiday and banks and government offices are closed. Temple schools may hold half-day celebrations and have the children march in a parade to various Buddhist temples and shrines in the nearby neighborhood. Most other schools will be closed for the day. This holiday [...]

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May Holidays in Thailand

Posted on May 9th, 2012

After the crazy times of Songkran in Chiang Mai, one might think that Thailand lulls itself into a few months of relative calm. That is not the case for the month of May, as several events take place, and Visaka Bucha which begins in early June should be on the radar screen of anyone in [...]

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Chakri Day 2012 Weekend Events

Posted on April 6th, 2012

There are several events this Friday April 6th, and over the weekend, April 7-8th, 2012. Friday is Chakri Day; there will be elections in Phuket and Chiang Mai and other towns and provinces; and Monday April 9th will be the royal cremation ceremony of HRH Princess Bejaratana Rajasud. Chakri Day The 6th of April is [...]

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Phuket King’s Cup Regatta 2011

Posted on November 21st, 2011

Phuket Regatta’s 25th Anniversary The Phuket King’s Cup Regatta is gearing up to celebrate its 25th anniversary. This is Asia’s largest and most popular regatta. It is held in the white-sandy beach town of Kata. Just off the coast, a fleet of different vessels from keelboats to catamarans are set be anchored. The beach will [...]

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Thailand Full Moon Parties – 2012

Posted on November 2nd, 2011

There are a number of locations in Thailand where Full Moon beach parties are held, but the most famous, and the one that most travelers are drawn to, is the Full Moon beach party at Haad Rin Beach on the resort island of Koh Phangan. Full Moon in 2012 Following is a list of the [...]

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Thailand Holidays for 2012

Posted on October 17th, 2011

Official Holidays in Thailand Government and bank workers get at least 15 holidays a year. During these times you will not be able to access any government services. Simple banking should not be a problem. Branches in shopping malls normally stay open, and all ATMs operate as usual. Foreign exchange booths normally also stay open. [...]

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Queen’s Birthday & Mother’s Day

Posted on August 10th, 2011

Thailand Holidays H.M. The Queen’s Birthday (Mother’s Day), August 12 Tweet

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Asana Bucha and Khao Pansa

Posted on July 16th, 2011

Wan Asana Bucha – วันอาสาฬหบูชา Full moon of the eighth lunar month (usually in July). July 15th in 2011. The day before Wan Khao Pansa is known as Asanha Puja (วันอาสาฬหบูชา) Wan Asana Bucha in Thai. This commemorates the Buddha’s first sermon in the Deer Park at Benares (Varanasi) in India. In this sermon, known [...]

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Christmas and New Year 2010

Posted on December 7th, 2010

Although Thailand is a Buddhist country with 95% of the population professing the Buddhist faith, anyone arriving here in the run-up to Christmas might be forgiven for doubting this. The astounded visitor will find the supermarkets and shopping malls filled with Christmas glitter and lights, and resounding to the melodies of Jingle Bells. They may [...]

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