Chakri day commemorates the coronation of Rama I, Phra Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke but it is also a day for the people of Thailand to recognize the contributions of all the kings in the dynasty
Thailand’s biggest and most important annual festival; also known as the Water Splashing Festival – is a celebration to mark the start of the Buddhist New Year. Buddha images are bathed, and younger Thais show respect to monks and elders by sprinkled water over their hands