Father's Day Garland in Thailand: Flower, Colour and Gift Guide
The Father's Day flower in Thailand is the yellow canna lily, ดอกพุทธรักษา (canna lily). Yellow is the colour of Monday, the weekday King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great (Rama IX) was born.
On 5 December, people bring a Father's Day garland, พวงมาลัยวันพ่อ (Father's Day garland), to their father and กราบขอพร (bow at his feet and ask for his blessing).
This guide explains why the date matters, how to give the garland, and our yellow and gold garlands with prices, so your dad receives a gift he can keep.
Why 5 December is Father's Day in Thailand
Thai Father's Day falls on 5 December, the birthday of King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great (Rama IX). He was born on Monday 5 December 1927.
The first national Father's Day was held on 5 December 1980.
The same date is also National Day and the anniversary of King Rama IX's birthday. It is an annual public holiday.
In 2026, 5 December falls on a Saturday, so the holiday moves to Monday 7 December.
The Father's Day flower and colour
The Father's Day flower is the yellow ดอกพุทธรักษา (canna lily). Its name means "protected by the Buddha", which makes it an auspicious flower.
Yellow is the colour of Monday, the weekday King Rama IX was born.
That is why our Father's Day garland picks below stay in yellow and gold tones.
For the bigger picture, our guide to the meaning of the phuang malai tells the story of the Thai garland itself.
How to give a Father's Day garland to your father
The กราบขอพร moment
The heart of the day is simple. You bring a phuang malai (garland) to your father, then กราบขอพร (bow at his feet and ask for his blessing).
It is a quiet family moment, and the garland is the gift that opens it.
Other Father's Day customs
Families also write about their fathers, give gifts, spend time together, put up the flag and make merit.
Schools hold Father's Day events too, so children often take part in a celebration before the family moment at home.
Fresh or long-lasting: which garland to choose
A fresh garland looks lovely on the day, then fades within a day.
Cotton pieces keep their colour for years, so your dad can keep the garland long after 5 December.
If you want something only for the ceremony, fresh flowers do the job. If you want a keepsake that reminds him of the day every time he sees it, choose a long-lasting garland.
Our Father's Day garlands
Here are our picks for พวงมาลัยวันพ่อ (Father's Day garland), from the smallest budget to the most prestigious, with current prices.
1. Malai Glin Rak for your father's car, THB 499
Malai Glin Rak arrives in a wooden gift box and comes in 8 colours.
Small enough to hang in your father's car, it keeps your blessing with him on every drive. Add a few drops of the scent he loves and it becomes his own little Thai diffuser.
For Father's Day, pick gold, the colour of prosperity. We can also engrave the box for a personal touch, by quotation.
2. Malai Petite in the colour of your father's birth day, THB 1,590
Malai Petite comes with a custom-coloured belt in the day-of-birth colours.
Choose the colour of the day your father was born: red for Sunday, yellow for Monday, pink for Tuesday, green for Wednesday, orange for Thursday, light blue for Friday and purple for Saturday. His own colour makes the garland truly his.
3. Malai Marigold, THB 1,590
Malai Marigold carries the wish A New Life Chapter, a warm fit for a dad starting something new.
Like our other cotton garlands, it is handmade by Akha women in Chiang Rai.
4. Malai Prestige Gold, THB 3,090
Malai Prestige Gold carries the wish Wealth & Prosperity.
It is a gold garland made for the occasion, a beautiful way to honour a father who has worked hard for his family.
Father's Day gift ideas beyond the garland
Looking for a Father's Day gift, ของขวัญวันพ่อ (Father's Day gift), that goes a little further? Here are more ideas.
More gifts for the fathers and grandfathers in your family
If you are shopping for grandpa or an uncle as well, browse our gift ideas for the elders in your family.
Father's Day garland FAQ
What is the Father's Day flower in Thailand?
It is the yellow ดอกพุทธรักษา (canna lily). Its name means "protected by the Buddha", an auspicious flower.
Why is Father's Day on 5 December?
5 December is the birthday of King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great (Rama IX), born on Monday 5 December 1927. The first national Father's Day was held on 5 December 1980.
Which colour suits a Father's Day garland?
Yellow, the colour of Monday, the weekday King Rama IX was born. Gold tones sit nicely alongside it.
When is the Father's Day holiday in 2026?
5 December 2026 falls on a Saturday, so the public holiday moves to Monday 7 December.
How do I order a Father's Day garland?
Message us on LINE or send us an email with the garland you like. We will reply with the details and timing for your order.
We would love to help you make your dad's day special. Say hello, and we will find the right garland together.