Thailand Holidays
There are many holidays in Thailand. Each of the 72 provinces has its own special holidays. They are not tied with specific dates. In addition, there are many national and religious holidays. January 1 – Thailand celebrates the New Year. January 10 – Children’s Day January 16 – Teachers’ Day February (full moon) – Makha [...]
Songkran: Thai New Year
Thai people celebrate Songkran ( “Songkran” – the movement from one place to another or the rotation of the Earth around the sun), or – New Year. Long ago, the ancient Thai lunar calendar consisted of 12 months, in principle, as it is now, but unlike the Chinese, it did not begin in late January [...]
