What this is
23 October is an official 2026 financial-institution holiday honouring King Chulalongkorn, Rama V. Wreath-laying activity centres on Bangkok's Royal Plaza; banks close, while other organisations set their own hours.
Why go
- Official national and bank holiday
- Commemorates the reforming reign of Rama V
- Wreath-laying at the Royal Plaza
Plan it well
- Plan banking and administration for another day
- Expect formal morning activity around the Royal Plaza
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