About this Holiday
HM King Vajiralongkorn's Birthday on July 28th celebrates the birthday of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun, the tenth monarch of the Chakri Dynasty. Born on July 28, 1952, the King ascended the throne following the passing of his father, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, in October 2016. The day is observed with royal ceremonies, illumination of public buildings, merit-making activities, and public expressions of loyalty to the monarchy throughout Thailand.