Thai Holidays 2017 Posted by sasha on Jan 4, 2017 in Culture, Travel, Videos
There are many holidays throughout the year in Thailand, many of them Buddhist in nature. The country also celebrates its own traditional New Year in addition to January 1st. Thai people celebrate the birthday of their beloved late King Bhumibol and his wife Queen Sirikit as their respective Father’s and Mother’s Days. Get ready for the year ahead by learning all of the Thai holidays as well as their names in Thai. Links to more detailed posts are provided where available.
January 1
New Year’s Day
วันขึ้นปีใหม่
wan kêun bpee mài
February 11 (observed on 13)
Makha Bucha Day
วันมาฆบูชา
wan maa-ká-boo-chaa
April 6
Chakri Day
วันจักรี
wan jàk-gree
A Songkran parade on Ko Pha-Ngan.
April 13-15 (observed on 17)
Songkran/Thai New Year
วันสงกรานต์
wan sŏng-graan
Check out some Songkran highlights in this short video.
May 1
National Labor Day
วันแรงงานแห่งชาติ
wan raeng ngaan hàeng châat
May 5
Coronation Day
วันฉัตรมงคล
wan chàt-mong-kon
A day to honor Buddha and his teachings.
May 10
Visakha Bucha
วันวิสาขบูชา
wan wí-săa-kà-boo-chaa
May 12
Royal Ploughing Ceremony
วันพืชมงคล wan pêut mong-kon
July 8 (observed on 10)
Asahna Bucha
วันอาสาฬหบูชา
wan aa-săan-hà-boo-chaa
July 11
Khao Phansa Day
วันเข้าพรรษา wan kâo pan-săa
August 12 (observed on 14)
The Queen’s Birthday
วันเฉลิมพระชนมพรรษาสมเด็จพระนางเจ้าฯพระบรมราชินีนาถ
wan-chà-lĕrm-prá-chon-má-pan-săa-sŏm-dèt-prá-naang-jâo prá-bor-rom-raa-chí-nee-nâat
October 23
Chulalongkorn Day
วันปิยมหาราช
wan bpì-yá-má-hăa-râat
One of the many portraits of the king in Thailand.
December 5
The King’s Birthday
วันเฉลิมพระชนมพรรษาพระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้าอยู่หัว
wan chà-lĕrm-prá-chon-má-pan-săa prá-bàat-sŏm-dèt-prá-jâo-yòo-hŭa
December 10 (observed on 11)
Constitution Day
วันรัฐธรรมนูญ
wan rát-tà-tam-má-noon
December 31
New Year’s Eve
วันสิ้นปี
wan sîn bpee
Now you’re all set to enjoy all of the many holidays that Thailand has to offer in 2017! If you want to learn Thai, we’ve got you covered with lots more resources.
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About the Author: sasha
Sasha is an English teacher, writer, photographer, and videographer from the great state of Michigan. Upon graduating from Michigan State University, he moved to China and spent 5+ years living, working, studying, and traveling there. He also studied Indonesian Language & Culture in Bali for a year. He and his wife run the travel blog Grateful Gypsies, and they're currently trying the digital nomad lifestyle across Latin America.