Maka Bucha day Bangkok

Maka Bucha is one of the most important Buddhist holidays in Thailand. This celebration marks the great four events that happened during the Buddha's lifetime: the time of the full moon in the third lunar month; 1250 Buddhist monks from different places spontaneously congregated to pay respect to theBuddha (all were monks or 'Arahants', personally ordained by the Buddha).
Traditionally devotees go round a temple three times praying

This woman - in formal uniform - was a civil servant who had just attended

a special Maka Bucha event in the Royal Palace

The Royal Palace on Maka Bucha day -notice full moon

Many Buddhist events take place in park next to palace