Sunday 22 May 2011

Constitution Day



Presentation

Date the Celebration Occurs: 10th December
The constitution day is celebrated or mentioned each year on the 10
th of December to commemorate the advent of the regime of Constitutional Monarchy in Thailand. Until June 24, 1932 Thailand leadership was an Absolute Monarchy. It wasn’t until that date that there was a transition to constitutional monarchy led by a group of young intellectuals. Portraits of Thai kings are prominently displayed throughout the kingdom. On Constitution Day, the entire nation is greeted with festivity. On this day, businesses, buildings, homes and even important sights are decorated by bright colours and the Thai flag. Thai citizens jointly express their gratitude to the king who graciously granted them an opportunity to take part in governing the country.

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