Date |
Observance |
Local name |
Observed since |
Remarks
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2nd Saturday of January
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National Children's Day
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วันเด็กแห่งชาติ (Wan Dek Haeng Chat)
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1966
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Widely celebrated, especially by governmental agencies, with many activities for children. Observed on this day since 1965; was observed on the first Monday of October from 1955 to 1964.
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13 January
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National Aviation Day
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วันการบินแห่งชาติ (Wan Kanbin Haeng Chat)
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1995
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Adopted 31 May 1994.[14]
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14 January
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National Forest Conservation Day
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วันอนุรักษ์ทรัพยากรป่าไม้ของชาติ (Wan Anurak Sapphayakon Pamai Khong Chat)
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1990
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Observance promoting the conservation of the nation's forests and the work against deforestation.[15] Adopted 9 January 1990.[16]
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16 January
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Teacher's Day
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วันครู (Wan Khru)
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1957
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Honours teachers countrywide. Schools may observe this day as a holiday, especially those under the authority of the Office of the Basic Education Commission. Adopted 1 December 1956.[17]
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17 January
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Ram Khamhaeng Day
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วันพ่อขุนรามคำแหงมหาราช (Wan Pho Khun Ram Khamhaeng Maharat)
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1989
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Commemorates the day King Mongkut found Ram Khamhaeng Inscription in 1833, originally held on November 17, which was the day King Vajiralongkorn opened King Ramkhamhaeng the Great monument at Sukhothai Historical Park in 1983.[citation needed]
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18 January
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Royal Thai Armed Forces Day
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วันกองทัพไทย (Wan Kongthap Thai)
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1960
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Commemorates King Naresuan's victorious elephant duel against the Burmese Uparaja, calculated to be in 1593. Observed on this date since 2007.[18] Observed on 8 April from 1960 to 1980 (now observed as the foundation anniversary of the Ministry of Defense); observed on 25 January from 1981 to 2006.[19][20]
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2 February
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Inventor's Day
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วันนักประดิษฐ์ (Wan Nakpradit)
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1995
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Commemorates the patent registration of King Bhumibol's Chai Phatthana paddle wheel aerator in 1993. Adopted 10 May 1994.[21]
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3 February
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Veterans' Day
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วันทหารผ่านศึก (Wan Thahan Phan Suek)
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1958
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Commemorates the founding of the War Veterans Organization of Thailand. Remembrance ceremonies are held at Victory Monument. Adopted 13 February 1957.[22][23]
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6 February
|
Muay Thai's Day
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วันมวยไทย (Wan Muay Thai)
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2011
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In honor of King Suriyentrathibodi. His talent in Muay Thai was evident This day celebrated on the day of his accession to the throne in 1703, with Muay Thai being glorified.[citation needed]
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24 February
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National Artist Day
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วันศิลปินแห่งชาติ (Wan Sinlapin Haeng Chat)
|
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National Artists are honoured on this day, which commemorates King Rama II's birth.
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26 February
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Cooperatives Day
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วันสหกรณ์ (Wan Sahakon)
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1967
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Adopted 14 February 1967.[24]
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13 March
|
National Elephant Day
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วันช้างไทย (Wan Chang Thai)
|
1999
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The observance was suggested by the Asian Elephant Foundation of Thailand and submitted to the Coordinating Subcommittee for the Conservation of Thai Elephants. The date was chosen because the Royal Forest Department designated the white elephant as the national animal of Thailand on 13 March 1963. Adopted 26 May 1998.[25]
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31 March
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King Nangklao Memorial Day
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"วันที่ระลึกพระบาทสมเด็จพระนั่งเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัว พระมหาเจษฎาราชเจ้า (Wan Thi Raluek Phra Bat Somdet Phra Nang Klao Chao Yu Hua Phra Maha Chetsadaratchao)"
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1993
|
Commemorates the birth anniversary of King Rama III. Adopted 1 September 1992.[26][27]
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1 April
|
Civil Service Day
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วันข้าราชการพลเรือน (Wan Kharatchakan Phonlaruean)
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1979
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Commemorates the enactment of the first Civil Service Act in 1928.
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2 April
|
Thai Heritage Conservation Day
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วันอนุรักษ์มรดกไทย (Wan Anurak Moradok Thai)
|
1995
|
Commemorates the birthday of Princess Sirindhorn.[citation needed]
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2 April
|
National Children's Book Day
|
วันหนังสือเด็กแห่งชาติ
|
2005
|
Adopted 22 February 2005.[28]
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2 April
|
Reading Day
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วันรักการอ่าน (Wan Rak Karn Arn)
|
2009
|
Commemorates the birthday of Princess Sirindhorn.
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8 April
|
Anniversary of the Ministry of Defense
|
วันสถาปนากระทรวงกลาโหม
|
1981
|
Adopted 13 June 1980.[29]
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9 April
|
Royal Thai Air Force Day
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วันกองทัพอากาศ (Wan Kongthap Akat)
|
1998
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Foundation day of Royal Thai Air Force in 1937. Adopted 24 March 1998.[30]
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10 April
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National Rubber Day
|
วันยางพาราแห่งชาติ
|
2005
|
Adopted 21 December 2004.[31]
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25 April
|
King Naresuan Day
|
วันสมเด็จพระนเรศวรมหาราช (Wan Somdet Phra Naresuan Maharat)
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2005
|
State ceremony. Naresuan died in 1605. Adopted 29 November 2005.[32]
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30 April
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Consumer Protection Day
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วันคุ้มครองผู้บริโภค (Wan Khumkhrong Phuboriphok)
|
|
Observed since 1980.
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1 May
|
National Labour Day[12]
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วันแรงงานแห่งชาติ (Wan Raeng-ngan Haeng Chat)
|
1972
|
Coincides with International Workers' Day. Observed as a holiday by the Bank of Thailand and the private sector. Adopted 16 April 1972.[33]
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10 May
|
Work Safety Day
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วันความปลอดภัยในการทำงานแห่งชาติ (Wan Khwam Plod Bhai Nai Karn Tham Ngarn Haeng Chat)
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1997
|
Commemorates Kader Toy Factory fire in 1993 by reminding the safety in work.[citation needed]
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10 May
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National Mangrove Forest Day
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วันป่าชายเลนแห่งชาติ (Wan Pa Chai Len Haeng Chat)
|
2020
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Remembering the day that His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej gave a royal speech related to mangrove forests for the first time in 1991 and resulted in all sectors continually conserving mangrove forests.[citation needed]
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14 May
|
Thai Buffalo Conservation Day
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วันอนุรักษ์ควายไทย
|
2017
|
Adopted 7 March 2017.[34]
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30 May
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King Prajadhipok Day
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วันพระบาทสมเด็จพระปกเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัว
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2002
|
State ceremony. Adopted 7 May 2002.[35]
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9 June
|
Ananda Mahidol Day
|
วันที่ระลึกคล้ายวันสวรรคตพระบาทสมเด็จพระปรเมนทรมหาอานันทมหิดล พระอัฐมรามาธิบดินทร (Wan Thi Raluek Khlai Wan Sawankhot Phra Bat Somdet Phra Poramen Maha Ananthamahidon Phra Atthamaramathibodin)
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2015
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King Ananda Mahidol died in 1946. Adopted 12 May 2015.[36]
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25 June
|
National Iodine Day
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วันไอโอดีนแห่งชาติ
|
2003
|
Commemorates the awarding of the ICCIDD Gold Medal to King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 1997. Adopted 27 August 2002.[37]
|
26 June
|
Sunthorn Phu Day
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วันสุนทรภู่ (Wan Sunthon Phu)
|
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Commemorates the birth of Sunthorn Phu in 1786.
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29 July
|
National Thai Language Day
|
วันภาษาไทยแห่งชาติ (Wan Phasa Thai Haeng Chat)
|
1999
|
King Bhumibol's public discorse with the Thai Language Club of the Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University on 29 July 1962
|
1 August
|
Thai Women's Day
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วันสตรีไทย (Wan Satri Thai)
|
2003
|
Honors Queen Mother Sirikit. Adopted 29 July 2003.[38]
|
12 August
|
National Thai Textile Day
|
วันผ้าไทยแห่งชาติ (Wan Pha Thai Haeng Chat)
|
2022
|
In honor of Her Majesty Queen Mother Sirikit to promote and conserve Thai fabrics to become popular again And help promote career creation and generate income for people in the Thai fabric industry.[citation needed]
|
16 August
|
Thai Peace Day
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วันสันติภาพไทย (Wan Santiphap Thai)
|
1995
|
Memorial Day honoring the anniversary since the conclusion of hostilities in World War II. Adopted 8 August 1995.[39]
|
18 August
|
National Science Day
|
วันวิทยาศาสตร์แห่งชาติ (Wan Witthayasat Haeng Chat)
|
1982
|
Commemorates King Mongkut's prediction and observation of a total solar eclipse in 1868. Adopted 14 April 1982.[40]
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9 September
|
Huai Kha Khaeng Thung Yai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuaries World Heritage Day
|
วันเขตรักษาพันธุ์สัตว์ป่าห้วยขาแข้ง ทุ่งใหญ่นเรศวร มรดกโลก
|
1995
|
Adopted 4 July 1995.[41]
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19 September
|
Thai Museum Day
|
วันพิพิธภัณฑ์ไทย
|
1995
|
Adopted 16 May 1995.[42]
|
20 September
|
National Youth Day
|
วันเยาวชนแห่งชาติ (Wan Yaowachon Haeng Chat)
|
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Commemorates the birth dates of Kings Chulalongkorn and Ananda Mahidol.
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20 September
|
National Canal Conservation Day
|
วันอนุรักษ์รักษาดูคลองแห่งชาติ
|
1995
|
Adopted 29 August 1995.[43]
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21 September
|
National Fishing Day
|
วันประมงแห่งชาติ (Wan Pramong Haeng Chat)
|
1982
|
Coinciding with the establishment of the Department of Fisheries (Thailand) in 1926 by glorifying the fishery profession. Originally held on April 13.[citation needed]
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24 September
|
Mahidol Day
|
วันมหิดล (Wan Mahidon)
|
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Commemorates the passing of Prince Father Mahidol Adulyadej, the "Father of Thai Modern Medicine".
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28 September
|
Thai National Flag Day
|
วันพระราชทานธงชาติไทย (Wan Phraratchathan Thongchat Thai)
|
2017
|
King Vajiravudh officially gave sanction to the current flag of Thailand in 1917. Adopted 20 September 2016.[44]
|
1 October
|
King Rama IV Memorial Day
|
วันรัฐพิธีที่ระลึกพระบาทสมเด็จพระจอมเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัว
|
2014
|
State ceremony. Adopted 22 July 2014.[45] Observed on 18 October from 2011 to 2013.[46]
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14 October
|
14 October Democracy Day
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วัน 14 ตุลา ประชาธิปไตย
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2003
|
Commemorates the 14 October 1973 uprising. Adopted 26 August 2003.[47]
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17 October
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National Police Day
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วันตำรวจ (Wan Tamruat)
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2017
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Former 13 October (Since 1915–2016)
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19 October
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Thailand Technology Day
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วันเทคโนโลยีของไทย (Wan Teknoloyi Khong Thai)
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2001
|
Commemorating the day King Bhumibol Adulyadej conducted a demonstration of a new formula of artificial rain in 1972 by promoting the development of Thai technology.[citation needed]
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21 October
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National Social Work Day
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วันสังคมสงเคราะห์แห่งชาติ (Wan Sangkhom Songkro Haeng Chat)
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1985
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Commemorates the birth of Srinagarindra the Princess Mother.[citation needed]
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21 October
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National Nurses' Day
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วันพยาบาลแห่งชาติ (Wan Phayaban Haeng Chat)
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1990
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Commemorates the birth of Srinagarindra the Princess Mother. Adopted 4 April 1990.[48]
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21 October
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National Annual Tree Loving Day
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วันรักต้นไม้ประจำปีของชาติ
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1990
|
Adopted 15 October 1990.[49]
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21 October
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National Dental Hygiene Day
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วันทันตสาธารณสุขแห่งชาติ
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1989
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Adopted 4 July 1989.[50]
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3rd Sunday of November
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World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
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วันรำลึกผู้สูญเสียจากอุบัติเหตุทางถนนโลก
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2013
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Adopted 15 January 2013.[51]
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20 November
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Royal Thai Navy Day
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วันกองทัพเรือ (Wan Kong Thap Ruea)
|
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Commemorates the opening of the Naval Academy at the former Royal Palace in 1906, marking the beginning of the modern navy.[citation needed]
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25 November
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King Vajiravudh Memorial Day
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วันสมเด็จพระมหาธีรราชเจ้า (Wan Somdet Phra Maha Thirarat Chao)
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2003
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Commemorates the passing of King Vajiravudh in 1925. Adopted 2 September 2003.[52]
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25 November
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Primary Education Day
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วันประถมศึกษาแห่งชาติ (Wan Prathom Seuksa Haeng Chat)
|
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In honor of King Vajiravudh who supported primary education. It was originally held on October 1 in the name of Public Education Day. which was the promulgation of the First Elementary Education Act in 1921.[citation needed]
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27 November
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National Health-Building Day
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วันสร้างสุขภาพแห่งชาติ
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2002
|
Adopted 19 November 2002.[53]
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1 December
|
Damrong Rajanubhab Day
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วันดำรงราชานุภาพ (Wan Damrongrachanuphap)
|
2001
|
Commemorates the passing of Prince Damrong Rajanubhab.[54] Adopted 27 November 2001.[55]
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4 December
|
Thai Environment Day
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วันสิ่งแวดล้อมไทย (Wan Singwaetlom Thai)
|
1991
|
Adopted 12 November 1991.[56]
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16 December
|
National Sports Day
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วันกีฬาแห่งชาติ (Wan Kila Haeng Chat)
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1986
|
Commemorates King Bhumibol's gold medal in sailing at the 1967 Southeast Asian Peninsular Games.
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28 December
|
King Taksin Memorial Day
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วันที่ระลึกสมเด็จพระเจ้าตากสินมหาราช (Wan Thi Raluek Somdet Phra Chao Tak Sin Maharat)
|
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Commemorates the accession of King Taksin in 1768.
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