Mother's Day (Queen's Birthday) in Thailand
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This is not only an important holiday for all Thai people, but also a date dedicated to the national holiday dedicated to Mother’s Day. In honor of this event, concerts, books, sports achievements are dedicated to the Queen, new charitable organizations are created.
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Queen Sirikit was born on August 12, 1932 in Thailand, into a family of princes. Her father was a prominent Thai diplomat in France, where the young girl met the crown prince of Thailand. She ascended the throne after being betrothed to the current King, Bhumibol Adulyadej, the ninth monarch of the Chakri dynasty, in 1946. Since then, they continue to work together for the benefit of the nation, actively participate in the political and social life of the country.
Throughout the country in honor of the birthday of the Queen, streets are decorated, blue flags are displayed, with the symbols of the royal house, as well as portraits of the Queen of Thailand. On this day, it is customary to give women souvenirs decorated with a jasmine flower, as it is the flower of the Queen.