National Father’s Day in Thailand 2023: Date, History and ways to honor your Dad

Bangkok boasts one of the world's longest ceremonial names: Krungthepmahanakhon Amonrattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya.

National Father’s Day in Thailand 2023: Thailand observes National Father’s Day on December 5. Thai schools and businesses are closed on this national holiday. Fatherhood is celebrated nationwide today. Thais salute their fathers and father figures for their contributions to their children. Traditional presents are small tokens of appreciation.

Thai National Father’s Day Story

King Bhumibol was born December 5, 1927, in Massachusetts. Bhumibol was revered in Thailand. His birthday has traditionally been celebrated nationwide. This annual event honors the late king who died on October 13, 2016.

On National Father’s Day, Thais celebrate their fathers and grandfathers with a canna flower, known as ‘dok phuttha raksa’ (‘ดอกพุทธรักษา’) similar to a lily. King Bhumibol’s birthday has been celebrated with festivities and candlelight. Thais formerly gathered on the streets to celebrate the King’s birthday. People stayed out the night before to see the monarch speak. The king’s 1927 birthday was on Monday, so Thais wore yellow shirts to these celebrations.

King Bhumibol’s birthday celebrations have traditionally been held across Thailand due to their size. This will continue for some time.

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Thailand’s National Father’s Day: How to Celebrate

Gift your dad a cannabis flower.

On National Father’s Day, Thais give their fathers and grandfathers Canna flowers, which are macho. Give your father a Canna flower like the Thais.

Lunch with your dad

Celebrate National Father’s Day with a special dinner with dad. He could eat in a posh restaurant or at home.

Buy a gift

Give your dad a memorable gift on Father’s Day. Treat it like his birthday and get him something memorable.

5 Mind-blowing Thailand facts

Imagine on a roster.

Bangkok boasts one of the world’s longest ceremonial names: Krungthepmahanakhon Amonrattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya. Mahadilokphop Noppharatratchathaniburirom Udomratchaniwetmahasathan Sakkathattiyawitsanukamprasit.

Temple town

Over 30,000 of Thailand’s 40,000 temples are operating.

Nation of freedom

Thailand is the only Southeast Asian nation without European colonization.

Home sweet home

Thailand has Siamese cats.

Initial Siamese Twins

Chang and Eng Bunker were conjoined twins born in Thailand in 1811.

Why this Day is Great

Celebrating dads

National Father’s Day is a great time to honor fathers’ contributions to their children. It allows us to recognize their excellent work.

King Bhumibol is honored

King Bhumibol was revered in Thailand for his leadership and love of the people. Thais honor the father figure of a nation on this day.

Discovering Thai culture

Thailand’s rich culture is on display during National Father’s Day. The celebration’s festivals, festivities, and traditions reveal Thai culture.

NATIONAL FATHER’S DAY IN THAILAND DATES

Year	Date	Day
2023	December 5	Tuesday
2024	December 5	Thursday
2025	December 5	Friday
2026	December 5	Saturday
2027	December 5	Sunday

Farheen Ashraf

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