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