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H.M. The Queens Birthday Celebrations, August 12—Nationwide
Public buildings are decorated to honor Her Majesty Queen Sirikit on the occasion of her birthday. The most splendid are seen in Bangkok, particularly along Ratchadamnoen Avenue and in the area around the Grand Palace, where both government offices and streets are garlanded with color lights.
Moon Festival—Nationwide
The Moon Festival is celebrated on the first day of the eighth lunar month by the Chinese, when they place small shrines laden with fruit, incense and candles in front of their houses to honour the moon goddess. |