## The King’s Birthday, Father’s Day, National Day ## King Bhumipol Adulyadej was born on December 5, and this day is now celebrated as Father’s Day across Thailand.
## Thailand Holidays – H.M. The Queen’s Birthday (Mother’s Day) is observed every year on August 12. This is a national holiday. – Saturday, 12 August, 2017 is
## Royal Ploughing Ceremony – Thai Public Holiday ## The [Royal Ploughing Ceremony](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Ploughing_Ceremony) is an ancient rite observed in Thailand and Cambodia to mark the traditional beginning of
There are at least fifteen public holidays in Thailand and most Thai workers will receive additional vacation time on top of this. The Thai calendar also includes many
Mahidol Day is held each year on September 24 in remembrance of Prince Mahidol who is honored in Thailand as the father of modern Thai medicine. He was