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Thailand Chulalongkorn Day: October 23, 2009
By CruiseDirector | November 25, 2009
Every year on 23rd October, Thais take a national holiday to commemorate the death of one of the most revered kings of the past; Chulalongkorn. Chulalongkorn was one of the most important figureheads in Thai history, and the day is taken to commemorate the day of his death.
Thailand Chulalongkorn Day History
When Chulalongkon’s father -who was on the throne at the time- died, Chulalongkon inhereted the title to the throne. He was only 15 when he took to the throne, and was thereafter known as Rama V – the fifth monarch of Siam (Thailand) to come from the house of Chakri.
During the 19th century, King Chulalongkorn brought in a lot of changes and modernisation to Thailand.One important move was to incorporate a western style government into Thailand.He also improved dimplomatic relations with France, Britain, Usa nd Russia. His children were also sent to the West to be educated.
The King pushed for the abolition of slavery, the construction of railways, the establishment of post and telegraph services and the creation of a ministerial system in 1892. Health and education were two other areas that he saw about improving.During the age of colonialism, the King had to adapt his foreign policy to maintain a balance between the opposing powers.He avoided confrontation and he fostered friendly relations with all powers. Thailand was able to keep her independence even though it lost a lot of its territory to France in the last years of his reign.
His death was a terrible blow for the nation of Thailand which had looked to the king for so many years for guidance, and who had brought about so much positive change. For this reason, his death is still commemorated to this day.
Customs, rituals and activities
A number of cultral events and activities are performed during this national holiday.Wreaths and flower offerings are laid on the King’s Equestrian Statue. Other performance are also given, which celebrate the life of the king.
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