Chinese Consulate in Khon Kaen Shuts Visa Counter for Makha Bucha

The Chinese Consulate in Khon Kaen closes its visa counter today for Thailand's Makha Bucha Day, a national Buddhist holiday on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. This full moon observance honors the spontaneous gathering of 1,250 monks to hear Buddha's teachings over 2,500 years ago, commemorating four miraculous events known as Chaturong Sannibat.