Thread: Thailand to Enter 6-day-long Holiday Period from July 28th to August 2nd

The Thai caretaker Cabinet recently approved an additional public holiday for July 31st.


This approval means that the upcoming weekend, which is already special for most Thai people as it includes the King’s Birthday on July 28th and religious holidays on August 1st and 2nd, will now extend into a delightful 6-day holiday period.


The holiday is now officially between July 28th and August 2nd. This move is intended to stimulate tourism and domestic consumption, according to the cabinet.

The Thai King’s Birthday, celebrated on July 28th, holds immense significance in Thailand as it marks the birth anniversary of His Royal Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn, the current monarch.


This special occasion is observed with great reverence, and it offers an opportunity for the Thai people to demonstrate their deep affection and loyalty to the royal family. Festivities include public ceremonies, religious rites, and various acts of charity. For foreigners, you can show your participation by wearing a yellow shirt, the color of the king, to respect the monarchy’s enduring role in Thai history and culture.


Meanwhile as for the Asarnha Bucha Day and start of Buddhist Lent, it is annually celebrated this year on August 1st and 2nd, with dates varying each year based on astrological patterns. Also known as Dharma Day, this auspicious occasion commemorates the first sermon delivered by Lord Buddha, known as the “Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta,” to his first five disciples after attaining enlightenment.

On this occasion, devout Buddhists visit temples to make merit, participate in candlelit processions around the main chapel, and listen to sermons by monks. The day holds immense spiritual importance as it symbolizes the beginning of Buddha’s teachings and the foundation of the Buddhist monastic order (Sangha).


Moreover, on these two particular days, the sale of alcohol will be prohibited. All government offices and main bank branches will also be closed. This includes Thai Immigration.

Thailand to Enter 6-day-long Holiday Period from July 28th to August 2nd - The Pattaya News

Easy for government employees, schools, banks . . . less so for private businesses.

Ms P's company closes Wednesday 2 August only, no six day break for their 155 staff; they do get 12 August as holiday for Queen Mother's birthday; same for many private companies I'd imagine, plus retail etc

Caretaker government indeed. Still, it is a measure of how utterly useless the Thai are in that their vote has been dismissed as irrelevant by the junta and they don’t give a fuck.

Originally Posted by Seekingasylum

Caretaker government indeed. Still, it is a measure of how utterly useless the Thai are in that their vote has been dismissed as irrelevant by the junta and they don’t give a fuck.

Umm...is this the right thread, old boy?

That will boost domestic tourism. And hotel prices.

Looking forward to it.

I have tacked on 2 annual leave days 3rd and 4th to make it a nice 10days away from work.

Wonderfully quiet and peaceful here. Drove into town and Makro was pretty crowded. Lots of people out and about. Wife and I stopped and had a nice lunch. Picked up some supplies to grill and relax. Factory closed so like Fondles I am off for about 8 days.

Life is good.

I'm on Samed and it's not as busy as I thought it would be. Maybe they're coming...

Originally Posted by armstrong

I'm on Samed and it's not as busy as I thought it would be. Maybe they're coming...

Probably so. Most probably headed out mid morning and are all stuck in traffic right now. Few of my Thai colleague friends line messaged me with awful traffic pictures. Almost like Songkran level traffic.

Yes my Grab into town last night was approx. 70% above norm.

Originally Posted by prawnograph

Traffic out of Bangkok this morning for the long weekend

I was stuck in that type of traffic,……….ONCE years ago. It took an extra 5 hours to reach home

Local streets here are a little less crowded now. Bike riding might be a little safer. Everyone sleeping in during the holiday.

Miserable drizzle as far as the eye can see. I hope this influx of pesky Thai tourists weren't planning on visiting open air tourist attractions today.

Not bad weather for a late night boiled egg at Mae On hot springs, though.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Yes my Grab into town last night was approx. 70% above norm.

OMG.

An extra 37 baht! How will you cope?

#costoflivingcrisis

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Miserable drizzle as far as the eye can see.

Still drizzle. A day to stay indoors.

I’m spending my extra baht on Grab food delivery.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Miserable drizzle as far as the eye can see. I hope this influx of pesky Thai tourists weren't planning on visiting open air tourist attractions today.

Been beautiful all week on Samed. Heavy rain last night forced some trees down.

Originally Posted by DrWilly

OMG.

An extra 37 baht! How will you cope?

#costoflivingcrisis

Where did you get this imaginary number from?

The local roadways have been wonderful the past few days. Will not miss the congested traffic to start again

Originally Posted by DrWilly

OMG.

An extra 37 baht! How will you cope?

#costoflivingcrisis

He should just call a black cab. Only 20 quid innit?

Originally Posted by armstrong

He should just call a black cab. Only 20 quid innit?

You might as well come out with absurdities because that's all he does.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Where did you get this imaginary number from?

100 baht then?

Yikes, three times as bad!

#costoflivingcrisisincreases

Originally Posted by DrWilly

100 baht then?

Yikes, three times as bad!

#costoflivingcrisisincreases

You're getting closer.

So your point seems to be that if I can afford it, it isn't bad.

You really a witless chump.