1st January: New Year’s Day .To greet the New Year, a range of uniquely Thai traditional and cultural festivities are held in various parts of the country. As day breaks on the first day of the new year the “welcome the dawn” takes place, the Buddhist merit-making ritual, which is followed by giving alms to the Monks.
12th January: Children's Day
16th January: Teacher's Day
14th February - Valentine’s Day.
Chinese New Year. This is a big event for Thai people, as they have many strong ties to Chinese bloodlines.
