King Chulalongkorn’s Day 2023 2024

King Chulalongkorn’s Day is a national holiday in Thailand, observed on October 23rd every year to commemorate the passing of His Majesty King Chulalongkorn the Great. King Chulalongkorn was the fifth monarch of the Chakri dynasty, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest kings in Thai history. He is credited with modernizing Siam […]

King Chulalongkorn’s Day is a national holiday in
Thailand, observed on October 23rd every year to commemorate the passing of
His Majesty King Chulalongkorn the Great. King Chulalongkorn was the fifth
monarch of the Chakri dynasty, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest
kings in Thai history. He is credited with modernizing Siam (as Thailand was
then known) and introducing many important reforms, including the abolition of
slavery and the founding of Thailand’s first
university.

On King Chulalongkorn’s
Day, Thais pay their respects to the late king by visiting his royal monument
in Bangkok and laying flowers. Many government offices and businesses are
closed on this day, and there are often special ceremonies and events held
throughout the country.

In 2023 2024,
King Chulalongkorn’s Day will fall on a Monday. In 2023 2024, it will fall on
a Wednesday.

Here is a brief
overview of some of the ways that King Chulalongkorn modernized
Siam:

• He introduced a
  new legal system based on Western models.
• He established a
  modern education system, including a university and schools for all
  Thais.
• He abolished slavery and introduced other social
  reforms.
• He modernized the Thai military and
  infrastructure.
• He opened up Siam to foreign trade and
  diplomacy.

King Chulalongkorn’s reforms had a
profound impact on Thailand, and the country is still reaping the benefits of
his legacy today. He is considered to be one of the most important figures in
Thai history, and King Chulalongkorn’s Day is a time for Thais to celebrate
his achievements and pay their respects to the late
king.