Paknam Web: Thailand Festivals 2010
The colourful festivals of Songkran and Loy Krathong are well-known to tourists from all around the world. However, Thailand has many more unique festivals that are not always found in the guidebooks but can be just as good. Some of the Thai festivals on this website are not even well-known among Thai people. If you are planning a holiday in the Kingdom of Thailand, then make sure that you check out our Festival Diary Dates.| Holidays for 2010 |
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1st January 2010 - New Year's Day * 9th January 2010 - Children's Day 16th January 2010 - Teacher's Day 3rd February 2010 - War Veterans' Day 14th February 2010 - Chinese New Year Day 24th February 2010 - National Artist Day 28th February 2010 - Makha Bucha Day * 1st March 2010 - Substitution Day for Makha Bucha Day * 13 March 2010 - National Elephant Day April is the summer holidays for schools. These are generally from mid-March to early May. There will be a lot of families traveling during this period. 6th April 2010 - Chakri Memorial Day * 13-18 April 2010 - Songkran * 1st May 2010 - National Labor Day * 3rd May 2010 - Substitution Day for National Labor Day * 5th May 2010 - Coronation Day * 13th May 2010 - Royal Ploughing Ceremony ** 28th May 2010 - Visakha Bucha Day * (long weekend) 26th June 2008 2010 - Sunthon Phu Day 26th July 2010 - Asarnha Buch Day * (long weekend) 27th July 2010 - Start of Buddhist Rains Retreat * (long weekend) 29th July 2010 - Thai Language Day 12th-15th August 2010 - Queen's Birthday and Mother's Day (actual day is on 12th)* October marks the end of the Rains Retreat and there are many festivals like temple fairs, boat racing, buffalo racing etc. Schools are also on holiday this month for about 3 weeks. 22nd October 2010 - Rup Bua Festival, Samut Prakan (TBC) 22nd October 2010 - Buffalo Racing, Chonburi (TBC) 23rd October 2010 - Chulalongkorn Memorial Day * 23rd October 2010 - End of Buddhist Retreat 25th October 2010 - Substitution Day for Chulalongkorn Memorial Day * 28th October 2010 - Phra Samut Chedi Temple Fair, Samut Prakan (TBC) 21st November 2010 - Loy Krathong 28th November 2010 - Monkey Party in Lopburi 5th December 2010 - King's Birthday and Father's Day * 6th December 2010 - Substitution Day for King's Birthday * 10th December 2010 - Constitution Day * 31st December 2010 - New Year's Day * * These are public holidays - if it is a long weekend then it is advisable to book hotels and transport in advance. ** Holiday for government workers only |
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