What following asarnha bucha day is the beginning of Buddhist lent or khao phansa this coincides with the rainy season and is normally a time when monks return to the temple where they were ordained for the duration of the rains usually three months. Khao phansa is marked with three classes of ceremonies A Royal Buddhism and ceremonies performed by monks in the temples. The two main items presented to monks during khao phansa are the candles and bathing robes.
When this day falls on the first full moon (1 kham ) of the Buddhist lunar calendar during the eighth month of every year. Which this year equates to July 12 and ends on the 15th full moon (15 khan ) of the 11th moth of the Buddhist calendar or in mid-october