Thailand Holidays and Events

Songkran	Also known as the Thai New Year, Songkran is celebrated in mid-April and is one of the biggest festivals in Thailand. It involves throwing water on each other to wash away bad luck and symbolize renewal, as well as visiting temples, making offerings, and participating in parades and cultural events. Mid-April
Phi Ta Khon	Known as the Ghost Festival, Phi Ta Khon is a unique three-day festival celebrated in the town of Dan Sai in northeastern Thailand. The festival features colorful masks and costumes, parades, music, and dancing, and is believed to bring good luck and ward off evil spirits.
Vegetarian Festival	A 10-day festival celebrated by Thai-Chinese communities in various parts of Thailand, including Bangkok and Phuket. Participants abstain from eating meat and other animal products and engage in purifying rituals, such as walking on hot coals or piercing their cheeks with sharp objects, to demonstrate their devotion and cleanse their bodies.
Elephant Festival	Festival is celebrated in Surin province in northeastern Thailand and honors the importance of elephants in Thai culture and history. The festival features elephant parades, demonstrations of traditional elephant training and handling techniques, and cultural performances.
Loy Krathong	This festival is celebrated on the full moon night of the 12th lunar month (usually in November) and involves floating decorated krathongs (small baskets made of banana leaves) on rivers and waterways to pay respect to the water spirits and seek forgiveness for past wrongdoings.
Birthday of King Phumiphon	National holiday celebrates the coronation of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who ruled Thailand for over 70 years before his death in 2016. The day is marked with ceremonies, parades, and the lighting of candles and incense. December 5th

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