Information about Jour de commémoration du Roi Rama IX
October 13 marks the date of death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej whose reign was Rama IX and who was King of Thailand for 70 years before he died on October 13, 2016. Since October 13, the date of his death is Became a holiday to remember this king who strongly marked the spirit and life of the Thais who for many considered him the father of the nation.
With a lot of traditions, festivals in Thailand are numerous and some are worldwide famous. Loy Krathong sometimes also called the Festival of Lights is held in November and was elected second best festival in the world. It must be said that this is the most photogenic festival in Thailand.
The main events of the Buddhist calendar but also the anniversaries of the King and Queen of Thailand and other days related to the History of the country are holidays in Thailand. If banks and administrations are generally closed those days, transport, shops and restaurants operate normally.