Two new public holidays in Thailand
Thailand will have two new official holidays and commemoration days, namely July 28 and October 13. The twenty-eighth of July is the birthday of the new king Vajiralongkorn and the thirteenth of October is the anniversary of the death of the king Bhumibol.
'Took in the boat'
Good luck or chok dee plays a very important role in Thai life. Think, for example, of Songkran, the Thai New Year, where water is lavishly thrown for three days and you have to come from a good family to not come home soaking wet.
Merry Christmas to everyone!
We wish everyone in Thailand, Belgium and the Netherlands a Merry Christmas!
Makha Bucha Day in Thailand
Today is Makha Bucha day in Thailand, this day falls on the third full moon period. This is an important holiday for Theravada Buddhists.
Merry Christmas to everyone!
We wish everyone in Thailand, Belgium and the Netherlands a Merry Christmas!
Calendar: Thai events and holidays in November and December
There is a lot to do in Thailand in November and December, so make a note of the following dates in your diary.
Warning: Be careful during Thailand's 'Seven Dangerous Days'!
In the coming period you will have to be extra careful in traffic in Thailand, the 'Seven Dangerous Days' are coming and that means even more traffic victims than there are normally.
Plan for the upcoming Holidays
Gringo loves luxury. That's why he picked something special for the holidays. He and his wife stay at the Soneva Kiri resort on the island of Koh Kood during Christmas and celebrate New Year's Eve at the Lebua Tower of State hotel in Bangkok.
Reader question: Holidays in Thailand, what should you not miss?
I have a question about the holidays. We are in Chiang Mai for Christmas and in Bangkok for New Year's Eve. Are there any special things we should not miss?
Christmas spirit grips Bangkok
The Holidays have begun, so put all your worries aside and enjoy the atmosphere of Bangkok with all its festivities. Let politics be politics for now.
Plane ticket to Bangkok to escape Christmas
A survey by Skyscanner into the holiday urge of the Dutch during Christmas shows that almost a quarter of the respondents would rather leave than stay at home for Christmas. A plane ticket to Bangkok is a popular alternative for the holidays.
Merry Christmas!
The editors of Thailandblog wish all readers a very happy holiday!
Happy Holidays!
The editors of Thailandblog.nl and all authors wish visitors, friends and acquaintances happy holidays!