Chakri Dynasty is commemorated every year on April 6,
which this year falls on a Friday.
Chakri Day on April 6 was first instituted by H.M.
King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) in the year 1919 to commemorate all the Kings
in the Chakri Dynasty, which started with Rama I and continues to this
day with Rama IX, H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great.
Since it is a national holiday, banks, government
offices and many business offices will be close in observance of this
special day. However, ATMs and currency exchange booths will remain
open.
