May Holidays

1 May 

  Labor day

5 May

Coronation Day วันฉัตรมงคล (Wan Chattra Mongkhon) 

 Commemorates the coronation of King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 1950

8 May

Visakha Bucha Day วันวิสาขบูชา (Wan Wisakha Bucha)

 Buddhist observance commemorating the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha.  Also observed as National Tree Day

11 May

Royal Ploughing Ceremony วันพืชมงคล (Wan Phuetcha Mongkhon)

Televised ceremony giving blessing to the country's farmers. 

Each year's date is astrologically determined and announced by the Royal Household Bureau.  Also observed as Farmer's Day.