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Bangkok Songkran Festival |
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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. |
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H.M. The Kings Birthday Celebrations |
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December 5
H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest reigning
monarch is well beloved and deeply respected by all
Thais 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 |
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H.M. The Queens Birthday Celebration |
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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. |
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Royal Ploughing Ceremony |
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May
An ancient Brahman ritual, conducted at Sanam Luang,
in which farmers is believe to be 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. |
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Trooping of the Colours |
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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. |
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