The document discusses celebrations in Thailand for Mother's Day, which is held on August 12th and is also Queen Sirikit's birthday. A few weeks before, homes and organizations decorate with portraits and flags of the Queen to express loyalty. In Bangkok, major areas are decorated with lights and fireworks. On the day, Thai people thank mothers and present white jasmine flowers. Children kneel before their mothers and families participate in charitable acts to honor mothers.

2. In Thailand, 12th of August is
celebrated as the birthday of Her
Majesty Queen Sirikit As the Queen is
also regarded as mother to all Thai
people, this day is also celebrated as
‘Mother’s Day’ ( The
celebrations for the Queen and for
mother are being held every year
without cease since 1976.

3. A few weeks before Mother’s
Day, people all around the
country raise national flags and
the blue flags which is the flag
of the queen, also houses are
decorate with the portrait of
Her Majesty the Queen. This is
their way of expressing their
loyalty and honor to her.

4. Similarly, local organizations
are bedecked with her
portraits, garlands, and
colorful lights. In the capital
city Bangkok, Ratchadamnoen
Avenue, Sanam Luang, the
area around Grand Palace is
bedecked with colorful lights
and firework display is an
added attraction.

5.  Thai people also take this day as an opportunity to thank our dear
mothers for her unconditional love. Mother’s day morning in Thailand
starts by giving alms to the monks. Following the Thai tradition, kids
kneel down before their mother to show their love and gratitude. They
present her with white jasmine flowers or garlands, in return, mother
gives her blessings on kids. On this day, white jasmine flowers are a
common sight in Thailand as they are the symbol of maternal love.
The white color of the flower symbolizes purity of mother’s true
love, which will never change. Charitable activities, donations, offering
to monks are also an important part of the day to express child’s love
and gratitude towards mother.

7. Why do birds suddenly appear
Everytime you are near?
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you.
Why do stars fall down from the sky
Every time you walk by?
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you.
On the day that you were born
The angels got together
And decided to create a dream come true
So they sprinkled moondust in your hair of gold
And starlight in your eyes of blue.
That is why all the girls (boys) in town
Follow you all around.
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you.
On the day that you were born
The angels got together
And decided to create a dream come true
So they sprinkled moondust in your hair of gold
And starlight in your eyes of blue.
That is why all the girls (boys) in town
Follow you all around.
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you.
Just like me (Just like me)
They long to be
Close to you.