August 2023 offers many awesome festivals and events

The important Asanha Bucha Day and Khao Phansa or Buddhist Lent Day holidays are celebrated this month, along with exciting other events around the country.

August 2023 promises to be another eventful month in Thailand with a line-up of exciting events including the Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2023, Phetchaburi Creative City of Gastronomy, Amazing Muay Thai Experience, Amazing Thai Taste@Udon, and a number of marathons and runs, as well as two Buddhist holidays – Asanha Bucha Day on 1 August and Khao Phansa or Buddhist Lent Day on 2 August.

Asanha Bucha Day
1 August 2023
Nationwide

Asanha Bucha Day commemorates the occasion over 2,500 years ago on which the Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon, the Four Noble Truths considered the foundation of all Buddhist philosophy, to five ascetics (monks). Also known as Dharma Day, it takes place on the full moon day of the…