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The list below shows most of the main national Thai festivals (Thet Sa Garn), Thailand public holidays (Wan Yoot Ra Cha Gan), special (religious & non-religious) Thai dates for 2024 and also some special Western Dates.

You may like to send flowers and/or gifts to your loved ones and friends for some of the dates on the calendar …

Notes about the Calendar:
- Gifts - On the dates it is common for Thai people to receive gifts, such as flowers, there is a link you can use to see our special product selection.
- Some Dates Change Each Year - Some Thai festivals, Thailand public holidays and special dates are based on the lunar calendar so their dates on the Western (Gregorian) calendar are not the same date every year. Most full moon days are dates for Buddhist celebrations. Dates are variable dates where stated.
- Not All National (Public) Holidays - Many of the dates are special event dates or religious festivals, but are not holidays. Dates are Thai national holidays where stated.
- Compensatory Holidays - If Thailand public holiday dates are a Saturday or Sunday, the public day off (Wan Chod Choey) will be the following Monday instead. In these cases, the weekends are longer and Thai people are likely to travel to visit their family then.
- Some places never close - Government offices and some businesses and are closed on public holidays, but tourist attractions, bars, shops and tourist businesses are almost always open.
- Year Numbers - Years are numbered in Thailand based on the Buddhist era (B.E.) which started 543 years earlier than the Christian era. Therefore 2024 is 2567 B.E.

2024
Date	Occasion	Information
1 January	New Year's Day (Western Calendar) (National Holiday)	(Wan Khuen Pee Mai) The day that people celebrate as the first day of the year in the Western (Gregorian) calendar. For Thais, this day is a little like Christmas is for Westerners ... - many will have travelled to visit and eat together with their parents (wherever they are) and their other relatives, as a family - many will give (or send to) their parents gifts like clothes and food. A variety of Thai traditional and cultural festivities are held in various parts of the country. Many people begin 1 January by making merit to monks and temples in the first daylight hours and in the afternoon and evening there is merry-making and folk entertainment. NOTE: This is just one of three major New Year's Days in Thailand. The second is Chinese New Year (date varies each year, but often in February). The third is traditional Thai New Year. Although Thailand moved its official New Year's Day in 1940 to 1 January, the traditional Thai New Year still starts on 13 April and is celebrated by a public holiday period and the Songkran (water) festival. Wish your friends, loved ones, customers &/or business contacts 'Happy New Year' with lovely products from Isan Flowers. - Near this date, see our special NEW YEAR PRODUCTS HERE - To see example Thailand newspaper coverage of New Year's Day, click here
7 January	Christmas Day in Russia	The Russian Christian Orthodox Church celebrates 7 January every year as Christmas Day in Russia (to mark the birth of Jesus Christ). It is on 7 January due to the 13-day difference between the newer (official, national) Gregorian calendar, and older Julian calendar (the one used by the Church to celebrate religious holidays). The tradition of celebrating Christmas in Russia was revived in the early 1990s, after decades of suppression by the Communist Soviet government. It is now a national holiday (as part of the 10 day holiday at the turn of every new year). Typical activities include having a family dinner the night before, visiting relatives and friends, giving gifts to each other. Do you have Russian loved ones or friends in the Pattaya area? Buy them a gift from perhaps one of our special product areas below ... - See our CHRISTMAS page HERE - See our RUSSIA-syle page HERE
X January 2024/2567 (Date changes every year)	Thai Children's Day	(Wan Dek Hang Chat) This big day is always on the second Saturday in January. Normally celebrated for children up to about 14 years old. Children are highly respected in Thailand - they are regarded as the most valuable resource of the nation. Many interesting places all over the country such as Zoos, Tourist Attactions, Military Bases, Government House and Parliament House are opened for children to visit with their parents for free. Many major free events are also organized, such as outdoor movie shows. Not a national holiday. Do you, your loved ones or your friends have children? Buy them a cute Soft Toy, Balloons and/or Cakes from Isan Flowers. - See our FOR CHILDREN OR BABY PRODUCTS page HERE - See our THAI CHILDREN'S DAY PRODUCTS page HERE - To see example Thailand newspaper coverage of Children's Day, click here
16 January	Thai Teachers Day	(Wan Kroo) Pupils and students pay respect to and give flowers to their teachers on a plastic, elevated silver plate. Teachers are highly respected in Thailand for their knowledge. Not a national holiday Do you have schoolchildren? Buy them beautiful flowers from Isan Flowers to give their teachers
XX February 2024/2567 (Year of the Dragon) (X Feb is considered New Year's Day) (Date changes every year)	Chinese New Year	(Troot Jeen) Chinese New Year's Day is the most important day on the Chinese calendar, is always on the first day of the first lunar month according to the Chinese calendar and is the main family holiday time of Thai-Chinese people. About 10% of Thai people have Chinese ancestory, including many influencial members of society. In Thailand, the Chinese New Year period actually starts two days before, when Chinese people go to the market to buy food and other offerings - this is often the last day for shops and stalls owned by Thai-Chinese people to be open. After this, their shops close until after the New Year. On the day before (i.e. the last day of the old year), they pray and prepare offerings to the Gods and their ancestors. Chinese New Year’s Day is the most festive day of all the three days. Some people call it ‘The Spring Festival’ because it is the beginning of Spring. Chinese people go to their relatives’ houses to give and receive blessings. They exchange oranges and give away ‘Ang Pao’ (red envelopes containing money) to their younger relatives, perhaps even to people they know or work for them. They believe this will bring them good luck in the New Year. There are also lion dances and fireworks. Wish 'Happy Chinese New Year' to any Chinese or Chinese-Thai relatives, friends, customers &/or business contacts you have with lovely red products (the colour red means luck) from Isan Flowers. - Near this date, see our special CHINESE NEW YEAR PRODUCTS HERE
14 February	St Valentine's Day	Thai people recognise this date the same as Westerners. The giving and receiving of flowers (usually red roses) and other gifts is very important. Not a national holiday NOTE: The cost of roses is much higher between 8-16 February Be Romantic and buy your special loved one a big bouquet of red Chinese roses. Why not add balloons, chocolates &/or a cuddly toy from Isan Flowers too! - Near this date, see our special ST VALENTINE'S PRODUCTS HERE
Mid-February	End of Thailand's "Cold" season & Start of Thailand's "Hot" season	Thailand has 3 official seasons every year - "Cold", "Hot", "Rainy". The "Hot" season is very hot and humid most days, with normally very little rain. It is also the start of "Low" season for tourism (the time of year when fewest tourists visit Thailand)
Mid-February to End of March	Graduation Days	Final Year schoolchildren and students 'graduate' from (leave) Schools and Colleges. It is traditional to give them flowers and gifts to celebrate. Many schoolchildren and students also give flowers and gifts to their teachers, to say "Thank You and Goodbye" to them. Congratulate the students you know by buying them a special, traditional graduation bouquet of flowers! - Near this date, see our special GRADUATION PRODUCTS HERE
XX February 2024/2567 (Date changes every year	Macha Bucha Day (National Holiday)	(Wan Matcha Butcha) This important Buddhist holy day marks the spontaneous gathering of 1,250 Sangha followers who came to meet and hear a sermon from Lord Buddha, nine months after his enlightenment. They were ordaned by Lord Buddha and enlightened. It is a day when people make merit (such as giving alms - necessities like food, robes, incense and candles - to monks). Merit-making ceremonies are held during the day at temples throughout the country and there are also candlelight processions around major temples in the evening. Thai people give the usual monk products to the temple/monks - small bunches of flowers, food, yellow robes, etc - To see example Pattaya newspaper coverage of the Macha Bucha Day, click here
8 March	International Women's Day	Celebrations in different countries vary from general celebration of respect, appreciation and love towards women to a celebration for women's economic, political and social achievements. Started as a Socialist political event, the holiday has become part of the culture of many countries, primarily in Eastern Europe, Russia, and former Soviet Union. In many of these countries it is a day for men to express their love for women (mothers, wives, girlfriends, daughters, potential girlfriends/girls they fancy, girls they want to know better, colleagues, etc) in a way similar to a mixture of Mother's Day and St Valentine's Day - by giving flowers and small gifts. The day is also an official holiday in some of the above countries, like Russia, Ukraine and China (for women only). For more information, see Wikipedia
Early/Mid March	School Holidays Start	Mid March is when the "Summer" (main annual) holidays start for most Schools
XX March 2024/2567 (Date changes every year)	Mothers Day (UK & Ireland)	Mothers Day in UK & Ireland is always the 4th Sunday in Lent. Is your Mother or the Mother of your girlfriend/wife in Thailand? Impress her by sending lovely gifts from Isan Flowers to show her you know it is Mothers Day and to make her feel appreciated and special on the day .... !!
6 April	Chakri Memorial Day (National Holiday)	(Wan Chakri) his day commemorates the founding of the current Chakri royal dynasty of Thailand (the coronation day of King Rama I The Great on 6 April 1782). The current Thai King is the tenth King (Rama X) of the Chakri dynasty. A Royal ceremony is performed by the King to pay respects to King Rama I
13 April	Thai New Year (National Holiday)	"Sawasdee bpee mai thai" (Happy Thai New Year!). Traditional Thai New Year's Day. The first day of Songkran festival (see below)
13-15 April	Songkran (Traditional Thai New Year) & (a little in Pattaya) Songkran Water Festival (National Holiday)	Thai people celebrate traditional Thai New Year for 3 days with religious ceremonies, public festivities and a lot of water . (Many people start travelling home early, on 12 April). It is also a time to remember and give tribute to dead relatives (polish old photos, pray for them in temples, etc). Traditionally, 13 April is Wan Sangkhan Lohng, when people clean their houses. April 14 is Wan Nao when people prepare food for Buddhist merit making. April 15 is Wan Payawan, the first day of the new year, when people gather at wats (temples) in the early morning, and in old times was the day subdued water play started (but now the streets fill with people throwing buckets of water over anyone and everyone - Thais and tourists alike). Finally, April 16 is Wan Paak Bpee when people pay respect to their ancestors, elders, or people worthy of respect. Scented water is poured over their hands and they in turn bless the participants in the ceremony. If you go out of the house, don't expect to stay dry during these days. Some (mainly young) people have a lot of fun, with a spirit of fun and goodwill but a few drink too much alcohol* which can sometimes lead to trouble. It is the most dangerous time of the year on the roads. Many (especially older) people try to avoid the water by staying at home. This is the main national and family holiday period in Thailand, with compensatory days for any days falling on a weekend. Many shops and business close and many people use the holiday time to travel back to their parents and/or family if they are in other parts of Thailand. If you have a loved one or friend living or working in Pattaya, they may leave Pattaya and go to see their parents/family for the Songkran holiday period. * The Songkran water festival takes place on different days in Thailand, depending on the area. For example, 13-15th in Bangkok, mostly 18th-19th April in Naklua & Pattaya, 19th-20th in Bang Sare & Sattahip. Drinking alcohol is "traditional" at Songkran, so alcohol is a popular gift to give a friend! - Near this date, see our DRINKS PRODUCTS HERE**
18-20 April	Songkran Water Festival (Pattaya /Naklua) & Kong Khao Festival in Naklua (Local Holiday)	See above. On 18 and 19 April the roads in Pattaya will be choked full of traffic jams and people. Travelling around Pattaya in a vehicle or on a motorbike during the day will be almost impossible! 18 April every year is the official "Wan Lai" Day (Flowing Day) in Naklua and North Pattaya - the main water festival day. Pattaya City organises activities such as processions. 19 April is Wan Lai in Central Pattaya. - To see example Pattaya newspaper coverage of the Songkran festival, click here 20 April is also the annual Kong Khao (Rice Festival) in Naklua. (Chonburi is the only province in the country where this festival happens). The custom follows an ancient belief that to have a successful year, you must pay respects to wandering spirits that have no living relatives. This is thought to bring good luck and prosperity to the community. Sports competitions happen during the day and ceremonies start from 6pm, which include Thai dancing and food. - To see example Pattaya newspaper coverage of the Naklua Kong Khao festival, click here
End April/Early May/Mid May	Back To School / School Holidays End	This is the time of year when the "Summer" (main annual) holidays end for most Schools, and children go back to school
1 May	International Labour Day (National Holiday)	(Wan Raeng Ngan) International Labour Day is a national holiday, but there are no real events on the day
4 May 2024/2567	Coronation Day Anniversary of H.M King Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X)	The coronation of the current King of Thailand - H.M King Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X) - was on 4 May 2019
12 May 2024/2567 (Date changes every year)	Mothers Day (US, Canada, Australia, Germany & Many Other Countries)	Mothers Day in US, Canada, Australia, Germany & Many Other Countries (but not UK, Ireland or Thailand) is always the 2nd Sunday in May. Is your Mother or the Mother of your girlfriend/wife in Thailand? Impress her by sending lovely gifts from Isan Flowers to show her you know it is Mothers Day and to make her feel appreciated and special on the day .... !!
XX May 2024/2567 (Date changes every year)	National Farming and Agriculture Day & Royal Ploughing Ceremony Day (Government Holiday)	The Royal Ploughing Ceremony is done every year by Brahmanic priests on the big field called Sanam Luang, in the front of Wat Phra Kaew temple in Bangkok. It symbolises the beginning of the rice-planting season. The priests bless seeds and make symbolic furrows using a plough pulled by buffalos. Once the ceremony is over, all the watching people run to the furrows to get the blessed seeds. Those are believed to bring good harvests. The ceremony is very important for Thai farmers because it predicts how much rain will fall and how well the crops will grow. Thousands of farmers go to the Grand Palace to watch
Mid-May	Start of the "Rainy" Season (approximately)	Thailand has 3 official seasons every year - "Cold", "Hot", "Rainy". The "Rainy" season (often also called the "Wet" season) is still hot and humid most days, by European standards. Rain in Thailand is usually very heavy and often causes major temporary flooding, including roads.
22 May 2024/2567 (Date changes every year)	Visakha Bucha Day (National Holiday)	(Wan Visakha Bucha) This is the biggest, holiest and most important Buddhist holiday. It celebrates 3 extremely important events (1) the birthday of Prince Siddhattha Gotama (2) the day 35 years later he became the Buddha (his enlightenment) and (3) his death 45 years after that (entry to/attainment of Nirvana). All 3 events happened on the same full-moon day in the Wisakha month (usually in May). All over the Thailand people visit temples to listen to sermons by revered monks about Dharma (Buddha's teaching) and make merit. In the evening there are candlelight processions around the main buildings of major temples. Thai people give the usual monk products to the temple/monks - small bunches of flowers, food, etc - To see example Pattaya newspaper article about the day, click here
3 June	H.M. The Queen's Birthday (Queen Suthida) (National Holiday)	Queen Suthida is the wife of the current King of Thailand - H.M King Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X)
16 June 2024/2567 (Date changes every year)	Fathers Day (UK, Ireland, US, Canada & Many Other Countries)	Fathers Day in UK, Ireland, US, Canada & Many Other Countries (but not Thailand) is always the 3rd Sunday in June. Is your Father or the Father of your girlfriend/wife in Thailand? Impress him by sending lovely gifts from Isan Flowers to show him you know it is Fathers Day and to make him feel appreciated and special on the day .... !!! - Near this date, see our special FATHERS DAY PRODUCTS HERE
20 July 2024/2567 (Date changes every year)	Asahna Bucha Day (National Holiday)	(Wan Asalaha Bucha) This day commemorates Buddha's first sermon to his first 5 disciples after attaining Enlightenment, introducing the Middle Way, the noble 8-Fold Path and the 4 Noble Truths. One of the disciples asked to become a monk. Celebrated with candlelight processions, it happens one day before the Buddhist Lent day. In the evening, candlelit processions take place in Buddhist temples around Thailand. Thai people give the usual monk products to the temple/monks - small bunches of flowers, food, etc NOTE: Pattaya Bars, Restaurants and Entertainment Venues are barred from selling alcohol on this day. - To see example Pattaya newspaper article about this day, click here and here
21 July 2024/2567 (Date changes every year)	Khao Pansaa Day (National Holiday)	(Wan Khao Pansaa) This day marks the start of the Buddhist "rains retreat" ('Lent') period - a period lasting 3 months (broadly coinciding with the Rainy/Wet Season for Thailand) when monks are expected to stay within their temple grounds to study and meditate, for renewed spiritual vigour. This is also the most auspicious time for Buddhist ordinations. Many Thai people go to their local temple to make merit on this day. Thai people give the usual monk products to the temple/monks - small bunches of flowers, food, etc. They also like to give candles. Candles are believed to be a way to provide monks with enlightenment during their prayers and candle parades are popular. Many Thai people also choose to "give something up" (like the Christian Lent) for this Buddhist "rains retreat" ('Lent') period. NOTE: Pattaya Bars, Restaurants and Entertainment Venues are barred from selling alcohol on this day. - To see example Pattaya newspaper article about this day, click here and here
22 July 2024/2567	Compensatory Holiday for Khao Pansaa Day (National Holiday)	Compensatory Holiday for Khao Pansaa Day because 21 July is a Sunday this year
28 July	H.M. The King's Birthday (National Holiday)	This day is the current King of Thailand's birthday (His Majesty the King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun, King Rama X), born 1952.
29 July 2024/2567	Compensatory Holiday for H.M. The King's Birthday (National Holiday)	Compensatory Holiday for H.M. The King's Birthday because 28 July is a Sunday this year
12 August	H.M. The Queen Mother's Birthday (Queen Sirikit) & Thai Mothers Day (National Holiday)	This is the birthday of the Queen Sirikit (born 1932), the wife of the previous Thai King (HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Rama IX). On this day many buildings are covered with decorations and images of The Queen to show loyalty and honour to Her. Because the Queen Mother was born on a Friday, and light blue is the color associated with Fridays in Thailand, some people usually dress in light blue, to show their love and respect. This day also serves as the country's Mothers Day (Wan Mae Hang Chart), because she is currently regarded as the mother of all Thai people. It is traditional to give to your Mother and other women much older than you that want to show respect (Grandmother, Aunt, etc) gifts on this day - usually Phuang Malai (fragrant Thai Jasmine Flower Garlands) and/or White Flowers. If you prefer, you can give her Other Gifts she will like. Is your Mother or the Mother of your girlfriend/wife in Thailand? Impress her by sending lovely gifts from Isan Flowers to show her you know it is Thai Mothers Day and to make her feel appreciated and special on the day .... !!! - Near this date, see our special MOTHER'S DAY PRODUCTS HERE - To see example Pattaya newspaper article about Her Majesty Queen Sirikit of Thailand, click here
End of August	(Supposedly) Start of the "Heavy Rainy" Season	This is the time (historically, but increasingly erratic) that the heavy rain period of the "Rainy" season in Thailand is supposed to start
1 September 2024/2567 (Date changes every year)	Fathers Day (Australia & New Zealand)	Fathers Day in Australia & New Zealand is always the 1st Sunday in September. Is your Father or the Father of your girlfriend/wife in Thailand? Impress him by sending lovely gifts from Isan Flowers to show him you know it is Fathers Day and to make him feel appreciated and special on the day .... !!! - Near this date, see our special FATHERS DAY PRODUCTS HERE
Early October to Late October	School Holidays	October is when the second school holidays start for most Schools
17 October 2024/2567 (Date changes every year)	Awk Pansaa Day (National Holiday)	(Wan Awk Pansaa) This day is the end of the annual 3-month Buddhist Lent (Awk Pansaa) period and of the "rains retreat" during which monks have historically stayed their temple to avoid trampling rice crops during the rainy season. Many Thai people will visit a temple to attend religious ceremonies to commemorate Buddha's descent from heaven via a staircase of crystal, silver and gold; make merit; perform the "Tak Bhat Dhevo" ceremony; and place "kao tom hang" (steamed rice wrapped in coconut palm leaves) into monks’ alms bowls. This is not a national holiday, but because it is a religious holiday it is against the law to sell alcohol on this day. This event is sometimes regarded as the "official" end of Thailand's annual "Rainy Season", although the weather can sometimes rain for a few more days or weeks. The following day is Thod Kathin, which involves the annual presenting of clean new ropes to monks. - To see example Pattaya newspaper coverage of Awk Phansa, click here
13 October	King Bhumibol Adulyadej Memorial Day (Rama IX) (National Holiday)	This is the Anniversary of the Death/Passing of the much-loved previous Thai King, HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) - Passed on this day in 2016
23 October	Chulalongkorn Memorial Day (National Holiday)	(Wan Piyamaharat) On this day ceremonies will be performed throughout Thailand to commemorate the day in 1910 that one of Thailand's most important Kings died - King Chulalongkorn (King Rama V). He was the first Thai King to travel widely to Asia and Europe and is revered today for his wise reign and modernisation of Thailand. He made many big reforms such as: abolishing slavery, expanding the communication system via the construction of railways, establishing post and telegraph services and improving public services like health and education. Thanks to him, Thailand did not become a French or English colony and Thailand became a modern country with things like its first hospitals, railways, and post offices. - To see example Pattaya newspaper coverage of the history of Chulalongkorn Day, click here
late October /early November	End of Thailand's "Rainy" season & Start of Thailand's "Cold" season	Thailand has 3 official seasons every year - "Cold", "Hot", "Rainy". The "Cold" season (often also called the "Cool" season) is still hot and humid most days, by European standards. It is also the "High" season for tourism (the time of year when most tourists visit Thailand)
(To Be Confirmed) 15 ?? November 2024/2567 (Date changes every year)	Loy Krathong	Not an official holiday, but a very popular religious festival in Thailand. The date changes every year, because it is based on the Lunar Calendar and always on the full moon day of the 12th lunar month). It is the 2nd most romantic night of the year (after Valentine's Day) for couples. Everyone buys or makes a 'Krathong' - a float made out of either the trunk of a banana tree or bread, folded banana leaves, flowers, and with incense sticks and a candle in the middle. In the evening, you go to places where there is water (such as rivers, the sea, lakes) and launch your Kratong to pay respect to the Water Goddess (Phra Mae Khongkha) and also to send away your past year's problems and bad fortune. The romance is because of the tradition that couples (lovers) launch their individual Krathongs at the same time and wait to see if they float away together (instead drifting apart or coming back towards them) and whether the candle stays lit or not - and therefore gain insight into whether they will stay together as a couple happily in the future. PHOTOS HERE Be Romantic! Send the person you love some of our beautiful red Roses and get a FREE colourful Krathong in the Isan Flowers Loy Krathong promotion - for them to use on the evening of Loy Krathong, for your good luck together! - See our luxury Roses products HERE
5 December	Birthday Commemoration Day of King Bhumibol (Rama IX) & Thailand National Day & Thai Father's Day (National Holiday)	In February 2017, December 5 was made a public holiday to celebrate 3 occasions; (1) the birthday of His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej; (2) Thailand’s National Day and (3) National Father’s Day. The previous King of Thailand (King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), born 1927). was much loved and deeply respected by all Thais, old and young. Many buildings will be covered with decorations and images of The King to remember him, show loyalty and honour to him. This day also serves as Father's Day in Thailand (Wan Phor Hang Chart), because King Bhumibol was regarded as the Father of the country. It was traditional for Thai people to wear pink or yellow (the colour of the King) on his birthday and for families to give their father pink or yellow gifts (flowers, T-shirts, for example) and/or the whole family eat dinner together. - Near this date, see our special FATHER'S DAY PRODUCTS HERE All government offices, banks and many businesses close. Shopping centers and bank currency exchange booths, however, are open. Places of entertainment are allowed to remain open without restriction.
10 December	Constitution Day (National Holiday)	(Wan Rattathammanoon) This day celebrates 10 December 1932 when the country was granted its first constitution and became a democracy. Thailand changed from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional one. Before 1932, Thailand was called Siam and was under the total rule of the King. The King has still some power, but just a moral power over Thai people, who worship him for all its kindness and goodness. Thailand therefore has a King, a parliament, a government and no president
25 December	Christmas Day	(Wan Kris Mat) The day that Christians celebrate as the birthday of Jesus. This is not a national holiday in Thailand because the official religion of Thailand is Buddhism. Thai people generally don't give each other Christmas gifts, but Thai people often give their best Western friends a Christmas card and gifts - red flowers are popular - To see example news story of Thailand Constitution Day, click here Wish your friends, loved ones, customers &/or business contacts 'Happy Christmas'/'Happy Holidays' with lovely products from Isan Flowers. - Near this date, see our special CHRISTMAS PRODUCTS HERE
30 December 2024/2567	New Year Special Holiday for 2024 (National Holiday)	New Year Special Holiday for 2024
31 December	New Year's Eve (Western Calendar) (National Holiday)	(Wan Sin Pee OR Wan Song Taai Bpee Gao) The day that people celebrate as the final evening of the year in the Western (Gregorian) calendar. Many Thais use 31 December, 1 January and 2 January as days off work to travel to visit their parents to celebrate New Year's Eve and 1 January (see below)