Today is Her Royal Highness Queen Sirikit’s Birthday. She was born in the year 1932 and will be celebrating her 78th Birthday today. The Queens Birthday is a national holiday in Thailand and because the Queen is regarded as the mother of all Thai people it is also Mothers Day today.

Just as in other countries Mothers Day is a day for Thai people to pay respect to their mothers with small presents and gifts of traditional Jasmine Garlands or white flowers. So, a big Happy Mothers Day to all in Thailand as well.

there will be many festivities around the Kingdom this week celebrating the Queen’s birthday and Pattaya will be hosting the Second Annual Fireworks Contest on August 14,  in honer of her Majesty.

The second Pattaya International Fireworks Contest will take place at Pattaya Beach, in front of Soi 4 on 14th August. Firework teams from 10 countries including China, Japan, Germany, USA and Thailand will compete. There will also be a special Royal Fireworks display to honor Her Majesty Queen Sirikit’s 78th Birthday along with many side events.

For more information on upcuming events throughout Thailand please check out the Thailand Event Calender.