Why do Thais celebrate the Gregorian calendar.?

[Horatio Hornblower]

Stupid now thats funny coming from you paying 800 baht and a 200 baht tip for a Taxi from SUV to the 5 star nana hotel.

what has the christian new year got to do with Thailand its Buddhist.

You've got to be trolling.....nobody can be that stupid.

He has medals for being stupid.

[Topper]

Look at post number 2, dimwit....

[DrB0b]

And no one can answer the question, so try to turn it around.

Guys it was a simple question,if no one knows its ok no big deal.

It's because the gregorian calendar is the calendar of international business. In much the same way as English is the language of international business. If a country wishes to act on the international stage it must use the gregorian calendar and the English language. As for the holiday, new years are always a numinous time and people celebrate the numinous, especially when they see billions of others doing the same.

[Horatio Hornblower]

CS that's your answer.

[Topper]

It's because the gregorian calendar is the calendar of international business. In much the same way as English is the language of international business. If a country wishes to act on the international stage it must use the gregorian calendar and the English language. As for the holidat, new years are always a numinous time and people celebrate the numinous, especially when they see billions of others doing the same.
[at] [at]

That's too obvious a reason!!!!! Thais would never give into international pressure to reshape their holidays!

[DrB0b]

It's because the gregorian calendar is the calendar of international business. In much the same way as English is the language of international business. If a country wishes to act on the international stage it must use the gregorian calendar and the English language. As for the holidat, new years are always a numinous time and people celebrate the numinous, especially when they see billions of others doing the same.
[at] [at]

That's too obvious a reason!!!!! Thais would never give into international pressure to reshape their holidays!

That's the reason Chulalongkorn gave and he was Thai. It was so Thailand could do business on the world stage that his children were schooled in England.

[Horatio Hornblower]

OK this geezer changed the date but doesn't give a reason Bob could well be right,but 1941 wasn't Thailand Occupied by Japan

On 6 September 1940, Prime Minister Phibunsongkhram decreed[3] 1 January 1941 as the start of the year 2484 BE, so year 2483 BE had only nine months. To convert dates from 1 January to 31 March prior to that year, the number to add or subtract is 542; otherwise, it is 543. Example:

[Dragonfly94]

well done Bob

[Neverna]

Most probably been asked before.

But the search function here is pathetic.

Songkran is by far the most popular.

So why are they celebrating the new Year.?

Why is it a Bank holiday.?

How can you have two new years.?

You're a funny guy, HH. Only 8 days ago you wrote ...

Thing is this is a Thai forum, and most of the posters in here,haven't a clue what lifes about here,either because they don't live here or live in there little cocoon of farangdom.

So which is it for you?

[Horatio Hornblower]

your a right Sado Nervana searching everyones posts, you really must be a lonely old soul.

Now whats that got to do with the present question

[Topper]

On 6 September 1940, Prime Minister Phibunsongkhram decreed[3] 1 January 1941 as the start of the year 2484 BE, so year 2483 BE had only nine months. To convert dates from 1 January to 31 March prior to that year, the number to add or subtract is 542; otherwise, it is 543. Example:

So you can do an internet search for the answer to your question! Well done, sir!

[Neverna]

your a right Sado Nervana searching everyones posts, you really must be a lonely old soul.

Searching everyone's posts? I remembered you posted it. It was only 8 days ago. It stuck in my mind because you had said you were in Liverpool at the time but you posted as if you lived in Thailand. It was funny at the time and now it's funny again in relation to this thread. Keep it up, Yaso. You're a funny guy.

Now whats that got to do with the present question

I was half-expecting you to reply by saying it's a test, that you know the answer but wanted to see if the other members know it too, because you, ahem, live in Thailand and know the score, and others "haven't a clue".

[Horatio Hornblower]

I would go along with Bob, though I can't find the reason why.

And it don't make any sense why Thais go to temple on the 31st

[Topper]

And it don't make any sense why Thais go to temple on the 31st

When do most people celebrate white people's new year?

[Horatio Hornblower]

You bring up many things people post,its as if you trawl peoples posts, just reminds me of Alfie from KF,

So I take it your trying to say I not live here, I have a home here have two kids, have land here, so I don't live here hey.

Searching everyone's posts? I remembered you posted it. It was only 8 days ago. It stuck in my mind because you had said you were in Liverpool at the time but you posted as if you lived in Thailand. It was funny at the time and now it's funny again in relation to this thread. Keep it up, Yaso. You're a funny guy.

[Topper]

So I take it your trying to say I not live here, I have a home here have two kids, have land here, so I don't live here hey.

She's sharing her nick with a Thai....

[Neverna]

Stupid now thats funny coming from you paying 800 baht and a 200 baht tip for a Taxi from SUV to the 5 star nana hotel.

Now whats that got to do with the present question

Now that's a good question, Yasojack. What do you say to your own question on your own post?

[Horatio Hornblower]

who's Nick

[Dragonfly94]

They are going to out local temple now- giving away free amulets at 9

[Topper]

They are going to out local temple now- giving away free amulets at 9

But why? It's not Song Kran!

[Horatio Hornblower]

If you not wish to participate in the mystery as can doesn't, now Alfie get back to korat-farang

Your needed to moderate your forum

Sawasdee Pii Mai

Stupid now thats funny coming from you paying 800 baht and a 200 baht tip for a Taxi from SUV to the 5 star nana hotel.

Now whats that got to do with the present question

Now that's a good question, Yasojack. What do you say to your own question on your own post?

[Neverna]

So it's a mystery to you? It's not a test? You don't know the answer?

Thing is this is a Thai forum, and most of the posters in here,haven't a clue what lifes about here,either because they don't live here or live in there little cocoon of farangdom.

[Horatio Hornblower]

Alfie Do you know the answer.?

[thaimeme]

your a right Sado Nervana searching everyones posts, you really must be a lonely old soul.

Searching everyone's posts? I remembered you posted it. It was only 8 days ago. It stuck in my mind because you had said you were in Liverpool at the time but you posted as if you lived in Thailand. It was funny at the time and now it's funny again in relation to this thread. Keep it up, Yaso. You're a funny guy.

Now whats that got to do with the present question

I was half-expecting you to reply by saying it's a test, that you know the answer but wanted to see if the other members know it too, because you, ahem, live in Thailand and know the score, and others "haven't a clue".

Oh Nev, why do you bother with a moronic wannabe who truly doesn't seem to be clued in...

[Horatio Hornblower]

Do you know the answer Jeff.?

Its pretty Hilarious you ask a simple question and all the so called know it all's haven't got a clue and turn it into a witch hunt.

get a life guys, living in the jungle got to you all.?

There's taking the piss and then there's the resident idiots.