This day is also Mother's Day and a public holiday. A public holiday, on 23rd October,to commemorate King Rama V who did a lot of important things for Thailand. His many accomplishments include the abolition of slavery, the construction of the railways, the establishment of the post and telegraph services and the creation of the ministerial system. The most picturesque of the Thai festivals is held on the full-moon of the 12th lunar month. Little candle-lit krathongs are launched onto the water as an offering to Mother Water.
People apologize for polluting the water and promise to do better in the future.
The King's Birthday Celebrations for the King's birthday. This day is also Father's Day and a public holiday. A public holiday to commemorate the start of the constitutional monarchy in1932. December New Year's Eve Celebrations to welcome the start of the new year.