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Thailand Tourist Guides — Events  The country of Thailand determines their annual events with the help of the lunar calendar, so dates vary every year, especially those of religious occasions. The events are celebrated splendidly with loud music, blatant display of fireworks and flowers, beauty contests and spectacular light extravagances. Celebrations are restricted within provinces regarding harvest of seasonal crops. Buddhism being the main religion in Thailand, the Thai people celebrate the birth, life, enlightenment and passing of lord Buddha extravagantly. Thai Events:
April 13th to 17th --Thai New year
May -- Royal Ploughing Ceremony
Vishakha Bucha -- celebrated nationwide the birth, enlightenment and passing of Buddha.
June 1st to July 31st -- Thailand Grand Sales
July -- Candle festival coinciding with Aslaha Bucha.
August -- International marathon at Songka.
September 25th -- Phuket Vegetarian festival
October -- Illuminated Boat Procession Chon Buri Buffalo Races.
November -- Loy Krathong, Phimai Festival.
December -- Phuket king's cup regatta
January -- Chiang Mai winter fair
March -- Asian barred ground dove festival PUBLIC HOLIDAYS:
1st Jan -- New Years's Day
6th April - Chakri Day
1st May -- International labour day
late July -- Vihao Phansa
Queens birthday
Kings birthday
23rd Dec -- Chulalongkorn day
10th Dec -- Constitution day.
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