Culture and festivalsMother's Day in Thai
“Mother's Day” in Thai is วันแม่wan-mâe; you'll also hear วันพ่อwan-pâw (Father's Day).
Mother's Day (12 August) noun
- wan mid
- mâe falling
- Falling: start high and drop clearly, like a firm “No!”
Father's Day (5 December) noun
- wan mid
- pâw falling
- Falling: start high and drop clearly, like a firm “No!”
How to use it
Thailand celebrates วันแม่wan-mâe on 12 August, the birthday of the late Queen Mother Sirikit, and วันพ่อwan-pâw on 5 December, the birthday of the late King Bhumibol; both are public holidays. On Mother's Day, children kneel, wai their mothers and give them jasmine, มะลิmá-lí, the flower of the day, and schools hold ceremonies.
Other spellings you'll see
There's no single official way to write Thai in English letters. We mark the tone of every syllable; online you'll also find:
- wan mair
- wan pho
- wan por
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