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Thai people celebrated Mother's Day on Aug 12.

Mother’s Day was first introduced in Thailand on 15th April, 1950.

In 1976, Mother’s Day was changed to 12th Aug to commemorate HM the Queen Sirikit’s birthday.

People wear blue, the colour representing Mother's Day.

They took the chance to express their gratefulness to their moms.

In the morning, an alms-giving ceremony will be held

followed by the candle-lighting ceremony and firework display.

Bangkok: PM Prayuth Chan-Ocha led the candle-lighting ceremony.

Central - Petchaburi province

Northeast -Nong Khai province

Northeast - Kalasin province

South - Trang province

North - Pitsanulok