Bangkok Festival
Bangkok Songkran Festival
 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
 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
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
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
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.
Provided
by Tourism Authority of Thailand
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