Bangkok, 5 December 2022 (TDI): The Royal Thai Government proclaimed December 5 as Thailand’s National Day. It is regarded as a special day in the Kingdom of Thailand. This commemorates the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s birthday anniversary.
The King was known as Rama IX, and he ruled Thailand from 9 June 1946 until his passing on October 13, 2016. This marked him the country’s longest-reigning king ever.
The current King of Thailand is Vajiralongkorn, often known as King Rama X, who took the throne in 2016 after the passing of his father. He proclaimed to celebrate the National Day of Thailand on the same day as his father’s birthday.
History
Previously, Thailand’s national holiday was observed on June 24 to celebrate the change from absolute monarchy to constitutional monarchy on June 24, 1932.
Furthermore, Field Marshal Sarit Thanarat was appointed Prime Minister on May 21, 1960, and another change was made on that day to honor the Thai King’s birthday.
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The fact that many monarchies around the world, including England, Japan, Sweden, etc., commemorate their national days on the eve of their monarch’s birthday.
This also caused Thailand to change the date of its national day. Therefore, Thailand has regarded the King’s birthday, which falls on the fifth of December each year, as its “National Day” since 1960.
Celebrations
The holiday itself is a colorful affair. Flags, bunting, and photographs of the late King are displayed on buildings around Thailand, while the streets in Bangkok’s Grand Palace neighborhood are decorated with thousands of marigold flowers.
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Moreover, since the King was born on Monday and yellow is the color for Monday in Thailand, marigolds were selected as the color. Yellow is also the primary color of the ceremonies.
Additionally, the streets of Ratchadamnoen and Sanam Luang are blocked by traffic in the evening. A large crowd gathers to view celebratory fireworks displays.
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