National Children's Day in Thailand

In Thailand, children also have a day of celebration, National Children's Day, in Thai: Wan Dek (children's day).

Date of Children's Day in 2025

Thailand celebrates National Children's Day on the second Saturday of January every year.

This year on Saturday, January 11, 2025

This day is celebrated with fun activities for children and introduces them to their important role in the development of the country.

A Thai proverb says:

“Children are the future of the nation.

If children are intelligent, the country will be prosperous."

National Children's Day in Thailand. Photo: Bangkok Post

On this day, His Majesty the King of Thailand gives advice to children while the Supreme Patriarch of Buddhism in Thailand gives moral teaching.

In addition, the Prime Minister usually assigns each children's party a theme and slogan.

This year, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's slogan is:

“Every opportunity is a learning opportunity, ready to adapt to the future you have chosen.”

She gave her blessing to the children, saying:

“We sometimes think that we are small human beings and that we cannot do much.

But what the government sees is the value and quality of each child.

Because what the future holds, whether Thailand is a good place to live or not, depends on the children.

Many opportunities will arise.

We must take advantage of all the opportunities available to us.

No matter the group, no matter the age, we can learn all the time.

By learning, we will know that we can adapt to what comes our way, that we can control ourselves.

Our future holds many good things for us.”

The Royal Thai Army opens military camps across the country for Children's Day

Thai people celebrate Children's Day by inviting their children to have fun.

Open houses, shows, and other events are organized for the little ones, it's a family outing opportunity.

Many government offices are open to children and their families.

This includes the Government Palace, the Parliament complex and various military installations.

These events may include a guided tour and an exhibition.

A notable example is the guided tour to Government House, where children have the opportunity to see the Prime Minister's office and sit at the desk.

The Royal Thai Air Force usually invites children to visit the aircraft.

Bangkok Bank distributes stationery items, such as pens, pencils, and books, to every child who enters the bank as a community service.

Many organizations in the government and business sectors organize celebration activities for children.

Children can enter zoos or ride the bus for free.