THE DATE2THAI GUIDEBOOK

Thai calendar guides

Practical explanations for Thai dates, calendar history and traditional New Year customs.

All guides

CALENDAR BASICS

Compare the Thai solar and Gregorian calendars, and learn to recognize which era a date uses.

CONVERSION

Convert Thai B.E. dates to A.D. and check common years against a quick reference table.

SONGKRAN

Understand Songkran customs and participate respectfully in temple visits and public celebrations.

CONVERSION

Work through both directions of the Thai year conversion and learn when a year alone is insufficient.

CALENDAR HISTORY

Understand which Thai dates can use the 543-year conversion and which follow lunar months and phases.

SONGKRAN

Explore the traditional Thai New Year, the role of water and Songkran’s cultural heritage.