Date

 Occasion

 Information

 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 suggested NEW YEAR PRODUCTS HERE

X January 2024/2567

(Date changes every year)

 (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

 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

 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

 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 .... !!

 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

 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

 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 .... !!

 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.

 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

 H.M. The Queen Mother's Birthday
(Queen Sirikit)

 &

 Thai Mothers Day

(National Holiday)

 This is the time (historically, but increasingly erratic) that the heavy rain period of the "Rainy" season in Thailand is supposed to start

 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)

 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

 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.

 (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.

 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

 New Year's Eve (Western Calendar)

(National Holiday)