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Historically, the National Day was observed on 6 April (since 1920 at least), which corresponded to the Chakri Day, the day commemorating the Chakri dynasty, [3] and on 24 June (since 1938), which corresponded to the day of the Siamese revolution, [1] before it was replaced in 1960 by the National Celebrations Day (Thai: วัน ...
The Chakri dynasty [a] is the current reigning dynasty of the Kingdom of Thailand.The head of the house is the king, who is head of state.The family has ruled Thailand since the founding of the Rattanakosin era and the city of Bangkok in 1782; following the end of Taksin's reign, when the capital of Siam shifted to Bangkok.
1 January – New Year's Day; 29 January – Chinese New Year; 12 February – Makha Bucha Day; 29–30–March – Hari Raya Puasa; 6, 7 April – Chakri Memorial Day; 13–16 April – Songkran Festival; 1 May – Labour Day; 4, 5 May – Coronation of King Vajiralongkorn Holiday; 9 May – Royal Ploughing Ceremony; 12 May – Visakha Bucha Day
After arriving in Thonburi in 1782, Chao Phraya defeated the Phraya Sun with his forces. Later sources widely reported that the general eventually executed the ousted Taksin, contradicting to some earlier sources. He then seized power and made himself King, establishing the Chakri dynasty, which continues to rule Thailand to this day.
Although the current Chakri dynasty was created in 1782, the existence of the institution of monarchy in Thailand is traditionally considered to have its roots in the founding of the Sukhothai Kingdom in 1238, with a brief interregnum from the death of Ekkathat to the accession of Taksin in the 18th century.
Chakri Memorial Day [4] วันจักรี (Wan Chakri) Commemorates the establishment of the Chakri Dynasty and the founding of Bangkok by King Phutthayotfa Chulalok in 1782.
The present reigning dynasty, the Chakri Dynasty, took the throne in 1782, founding the Rattanakosin Kingdom. The present-day constitutional monarchy was established in 1932. The Chakri kings are often known as Rama: the reigning monarch is King Rama X (Vajiralongkorn).
Chakri Day, commemorating the establishment of the Chakri dynasty. (Thailand) Christian feast day: Albrecht Dürer and Lucas Cranach (Lutheran Church). Brychan; Eutychius of Constantinople (Eastern Orthodox Church) Marcellinus of Carthage; Pope Sixtus I; April 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) International Day of Sport for Development and Peace [58]