BANGKOK (NNT) - A meeting of cabinet ministers on Tuesday (Oct 29) approved December 30, 2019, as an additional public holiday to extend the New Year holiday to five days.


The Government Spokeswoman, Prof. Dr. Narumon Pinyosinwat, said the New Year holiday will run from December 28 to January 1.


If certain agencies are obliged to serve the public on December 30 and their services cannot be postponed, heads of these agencies are responsible for taking action that is deemed appropriate and which does not result in damage to the government or the general public.


Regarding state enterprises, private firms and financial institutions, including the Bank of Thailand, the cabinet has instructed them to consider observing the holidays in accordance with the law.


National News Bureau Of Thailand