jlongest Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I'm new to Chiang Mai and I have taken notice that there seems to be a national holiday today (Monday) and tomorrow. Could someone give me a background to what is going on? Is there a central location to any festivities associated with the holiday? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Holiday is for the reason of the birthday of Her Majesty The Queen. 12 August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mesquite Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 OP, for future reference: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/691406-public-holidays-2014/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlongest Posted August 11, 2014 Author Share Posted August 11, 2014 Holiday is for the reason of the birthday of Her Majesty The Queen. 12 August. Oh great! Does Chiang Mai celebrate in any particular fashion? Are there customs of which I should be aware? Where's the birthday cake and candles? How does everyone celebrate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narkeddiver Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Oh great! Does Chiang Mai celebrate in any particular fashion? Are there customs of which I should be aware? Where's the birthday cake and candles? How does everyone celebrate? Mother's Day is also celebrated on the Queens Birthday so I think most people celebrate with a meal with their mum / mum in-law I'm not sure if there is an official celebration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave2 Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 re Holiday is for the reason of the birthday of Her Majesty The Queen. 12 August hes right ! dave2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Not in Chiang Mai but as said it is Mothers Day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave2 Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 re How does everyone celebrate? theres usually a big gathering at thaphae gate around lunchtime and then a parade to buak hard park ( green arrow ) where theres a flower show . some rides for kids and some market stalls selling all sorts of stuff which goes on until 10 ish pm dave2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfokevin Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Holiday is for the reason of the birthday of Her Majesty The Queen. 12 August. Are there customs of which I should be aware? Call your Mom and thank her... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave2 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 An update Dont all rush to thaphae gate or to see the parade coz theres zilch sign of anything going on maybe it was this morning and i missed it or maybe its going to be tonight dave2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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