Chakri Memorial Day (Thailand)
Chakri Memorial Day is a national holiday. Officially known as 'King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke the Great Day and Chakri Dynasty Memorial Day',
Chakri Day (Thailand)
Each year on this day, Thais pay their respects to the monarchy through various religious ceremonies in the royal chapel. Chakri Memorial Day celebrates the leadership of King Rama I, who assumed the throne on this day in 1792. It was also the date when the new capital, Krung Thep (Bangkok) was founded. King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the current king of the Chakri Dynasty, and is also known as King Rama IX.
Chakri Day (Thailand)
Each year on this day, Thais pay their respects to the monarchy through various religious ceremonies in the royal chapel. Chakri Memorial Day celebrates the leadership of King Rama I, who assumed the throne on this day in 1792. It was also the date when the new capital, Krung Thep (Bangkok) was founded. King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the current king of the Chakri Dynasty, and is also known as King Rama IX.
Chakri Day (Thailand)
Each year on this day, Thais pay their respects to the monarchy through various religious ceremonies in the royal chapel. Chakri Memorial Day celebrates the leadership of King Rama I, who assumed the throne on this day in 1792. It was also the date when the new capital, Krung Thep (Bangkok) was founded. King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the current king of the Chakri Dynasty, and is also known as King Rama IX.