Asahna Buchais a National Holiday in Thailand. It replaced Buddhist Lent as a gazetted holiday in 2007. The date in the Western calendar depends on the Lunar cycle. It is also known as Asalha Puja or Dhamma Day. This day, the first full moon of the eighth lunar month commemorates the Buddha's
Buddhist Lent Day (Khao Phansa), occurring on July 30, 2026, marks the start of a three-month, rainy-season retreat (Vassa) for Theravada monks, originating from ancient traditions where monks stayed in monasteries to avoid traveling and harming crops. It is a time for deep meditation, study, and, for laypeople, acts of
Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, was born on August 12, 1932. Her birthday is celebrated annually in Thailand as a national holiday and Mother’s Day (Wan Mae). She is revered as the "Mother of the Nation" for her extensive charitable work, support for rural communities, and promotion of Thai
Sunday 13 October commemorates the death of the late King of Thailand, Bhumibol Adulyadej. This national holiday in Thailand is held annually on 13 October. Born on 5 December 1927, His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej died on 13 October 2016. The late King took the throne in 1946,