Tag Archives: Thai holidays
An Intro to Thai Language and Culture Posted by sasha on Jul 7, 2016
Thailand is a beautiful country that has been drawing tourists by the millions for decades. Whether it’s the sandy beaches of the many islands, the jungles of the north, the ancient ruins of former capitals, or the excitement of Bangkok, Thailand has something to offer every type of traveler. If you’re planning a trip to…
The Royal Ploughing Ceremony Posted by sasha on May 9, 2016
Today is a national holiday in Thailand – the Royal Ploughing Ceremony. The official name for the ceremony is quite long: พระราชพิธีจรดพระนังคัลแรกนาขวัญ prá râat-chá-pí-tee jà-ròt-prá-nang-kan râek naa kwăn It literally means “the royal ploughing ceremony marking the auspicious beginning of the rice growing season.” Since that’s such a mouth-full, most people just refer to it…
A Guide to Ko Pha Ngan Posted by sasha on Feb 23, 2016
When you bring up the island of Kok Pha Ngan to travelers, the first thing that gets mentioned is usually the island’s infamous Full Moon Party. While it is true that the lunar bash forever cemented Ko Pha Ngan on the backpacker circuit, there’s a lot more to this Thai island than day-glo paint and buckets…
Vesak in Thailand Posted by sasha on Jun 1, 2015
Today is an important holiday for Buddhists all over the world, marking the birth, enlightenment, and death of Guatama Buddha. This day goes by many names – Vesak, Vesākha, and Buddha Purnima to name a few – and in Thailand it’s called Visakha Bucha (วิสาขบูชา). The date varies from country to country depending on what calendar…
Coronation Day in Thailand Posted by sasha on May 5, 2015
Today is Coronation Day (วันฉัตรมงคล – wan chàt-mong-kon) in Thailand, a public holiday that commemorates the day current King Bhumibol Adulyadej (ภูมิพลอดุลยเดช) had his coronation ceremony back in 1950. This came four years after he was crowned as the ninth monarch of the Chakri Dynasty when his elder brother died. On that day 65 years…
Jungle Party + Full Moon + Songkran = One Crazy Week Posted by sasha on Apr 14, 2015
During our month-long trip from Bangkok through the south of Thailand, we just so happened to end up on Koh Pha-Ngan on a week that was full of parties – the now defunct Jungle Party, infamous Full Moon Party, and the Thai festival of Songkran. One thing was clear – sleep and sobriety were going…
Chulalongkorn Day in Thailand Posted by sasha on Oct 24, 2014
Yesterday (October 23rd) was a national holiday in Thailand. This day commemorates Chulalongkorn, the fifth monarch of Siam from the House of Chakri. Also known as Rama V and considered one of the country’s greatest kings, he passed away on this day in 1910. Although he was just 57 at the time of his death…