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Bangkok Songkran Festival
April 12-14
The traditional Thai New Year is an occasion for merriment all
over the city, but most notably at Sanam Luang, near the Grand
Palace, where the revered Phra Phuttha Sihing image is displayed
and bathed by devotees. In the Wisutkasat area, a Miss Songkran
beauty contest is held and accompanied by merit-making and
entertainment. Khao San Road, Bang Lamphu area is also one of
the high-spots in the city to experience the water-throwing
activities between locals and tourists.
H.M.
The King’s Birthday Celebrations
December 5
H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world’s longest
reigning monarch is well beloved and deeply respected by
all Thais of old and young. The occasion of his royal
birthday provides his loyal subjects the opportunity to
express their reverence for him. All over the country,
buildings and homes are elaborated and the area around
the Grand Palace is spectacularly illuminated.
H.M.
The Queen’s Birthday Celebration
August 12
To display their loyalty and to honour Her Majesty Queen
Sirikit on the occasion of her royal birthday, the Thai
people decorate their houses and public buildings.
Around Bangkok, Ratchadamnoen Avenue, the area around
the Grand Palace and other well-known locations are
bedecked with coloured lights and magnificent
adornments.
Royal
Ploughing Ceremony
May
An ancient Brahman ritual, conducted at Sanam Luang, in
which farmers believe is able to forecast the abundance
of the next rice crop. The event is a result of a series
of ceremonies that are conducted by Phraya Raek Na,
portrayed by a high-ranking official from the Ministry
of Agriculture and Cooperatives who wears colourful
traditional costumes. This ceremony was re-introduced in
1960 by H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej and is considered
the official commencement of the rice-growing season.
Trooping of the Colours
December
Their majesties the King and Queen preside over this
impressive annual event, held in the Royal Plaza near
the equestrian statue of King Chulalongkorn. Dressed in
colourful uniforms, amid much pomp and ceremony, members
of the elite Royal Guards swear allegiance to the King
and march past members of the Royal Family.
Source: Information by Tourism Authority of Thailand
