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Bangkok
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January
New Year's Day, 1
January. Bangkok has more than its fair share of thrills
and excitement at New Year, but without the cold weather.
April
Bangkok Motor Show.
The leading motor show of the region. A must-see event for
the auto enthusiast.
Songkran,
13-15 April. Get soaking wet in this thoroughly 'sanook'
festival. Head for Khao San Road for the ultimate drenching
in this hottest of months.
May
Ploughing
Ceremony. One of the most ancient of eastern ceremonies
to usher in the annual rice-planting season. A colorful event,
full of pomp and pageantry.
August
HM Queen Sirikit's Birthday,
12 August. A nationwide celebration of love for Queen
Sirikit, the mother of the nation.
October
Chulalongkorn Day,
23 October. This public holiday is held in remembrance
of King Rama V, who abolished slavery and maintained Siamese
sovereignty during the period of European colonialism.
Thai
Beer Festival, October-November. With the arrival of cooler
weather, the country's brewers set up their stalls to transform
Bangkok into one big beer garden.
November
Golden Mount Fair.
A cultural fair and charming lamp-light procession up the
slopes of Bangkok's Golden Mount.
December
HM King Bhumipol Adulyadej's
Birthday, 5 December. Join in the country-wide celebrations
for the birthday of the world's longest reigning monarch.
Trooping
of the Colors. See the splendor and ceremony of the traditional
Trooping of the Colors at the Bangkok Parade Ground.
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