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Visakha Bucha Day 2026: history and significance of Buddhism’s global holy day
SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2026
Visakha Bucha Day 2026 falls on Sunday, May 31, marking the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha, with merit-making and candlelit ceremonies held nationwide.
Relaxation of alcohol sales ban to begin before Visakha Bucha Day
FRIDAY, MAY 09, 2025
The relaxation of the ban on alcohol sales during Buddhist holidays will come into effect this Saturday, just ahead of Visakha Bucha Day.
Their Majesties make merit on Visakha Bucha Day
THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2024
Monarch leads ‘wien thien’ rite on Visakha Bucha Day at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha
Sacred and ancient: The evolution of Visakha Bucha Day in Thailand
WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2024
Thais observe the holiest day of the year with traditions that date back centuries
Thailand ready to offer help, Prayut tells Sri Lankan PM
WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 2023
Outgoing Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha welcomed his Sri Lankan counterpart Dinesh Gunawardena in Bangkok on Wednesday, saying Thailand and Sri Lanka's bilateral ties go as far back as over 700 years.
Culture minister kicks off Visakha Bucha celebrations at revered Northeast chedi
FRIDAY, MAY 13, 2022
Culture Minister Itthiphol Khunpluem is visiting Kalasin on Friday to launch nationwide Visakha Bucha Day celebrations.
Why releasing fish can be more of a sin
THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2021
Locals have been shocked by the vista of dead fish floating on the Chao Phraya River and under Bangkok’s Saphan Phut Bridge since yesterday.
Temples banned from holding religious gatherings for Visakha Bucha
TUESDAY, MAY 05, 2020
The Sangha Supreme Council has ordered all temples under its jurisdiction, both in Thailand and overseas, to suspend all religious rituals for Visakha Bucha Day on Wednesday (May 6) to prevent the transmission of Covid-19, Dr Taweesin Visanuyothin, spokesperson for the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), said on Tuesday (May 5). 
Buddha with the beats
FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2019
Monks chant to electronic music and Bangkok’s Wat Suthi Wararam comes alive with projection mapping – it’s Visakha Bucha Day like no other
Princess launches Buddhism week
FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2018
HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on Friday launched Buddhism Promotion Week at a ceremony in Bangkok.