Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Royal Ploughing
Ceremony
( May)
His Majesty the King (or lately the Crown Prince) commences rice-planting sea-
son with a ceremony at Sanam Luang. Exact dates vary.
PLANTING CEREMONY
August
Queen's Birthday
( 12 Aug)
The queen's birthday is recognised as Mother's Day throughout the country. In
Bangkok, festivities centre on Th Ratchadamnoen and the Grand Palace.
MOTHER'S DAY
September & October
Vegetarian Festival
( Sep or Oct)
A 10-day Chinese-Buddhist festival wheels out yellow-bannered streetside
vendors serving meatless meals. The greatest concentration of vendors is found in Chin-
atown. Dates vary.
FOOD
International Festival of Dance & Music
MUSIC, DANCE
Sep or Oct)
An extravaganza of arts and culture sponsored by the
Thailand Cultural Centre.
King Chulalongkorn Day
( 23 Oct)
Rama V is honoured on the anniversary of his death at the Royal Plaza in Dusit.
Crowds of devotees come to make merit with incense and flower garlands.
ROYAL EVENT
November
Loi Krathong
(
www.loikrathong.net/en
;
early Nov)
A beautiful full-moon festival where, on the night of the
full moon, small lotus-shaped boats made of banana leaf and containing a lit candle are set
adrift on Mae Nam Chao Phraya.
FULL MOON
Krating Daeng Fat Fest
(
www.facebook.com/fatradio
; early Nov)
Sponsored by FAT 104.5FM radio, Bangkok's indie-est
indie bands gather for an annual fest.
MUSIC
