Government set to slash holidays

[geovalin]

The private sector has welcomed the government’s move to reduce the number of public holidays in the in the Kingdom – known for having the most public holidays in the world – by seven days.

 

However, the government had just added the “Day of Remembrance” on May 20, last year, which brings the country’s total number of public holidays to 28 days.

 

As Cambodia has labour potential, a reduction in the number of public holidays is key to promoting productivity and reducing production costs, said Eang Mong, the managing director of local cracker producer, Ly Ly Food Industry Co Ltd.

 

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[sammieuk1]

I suppose that will mean no more diarrhea days for lardy generals who need a quick turn out????

[Puchaiyank]

I'm thinking, if you combine holidays, vacation days, and sick days with weekends...a Thai may only need to work one day per week...????

[Cake Monster]

The ideal Vocation for a Thai

A Car Park attendant on Cup Final Day 

[Cake Monster]

5 hours ago, Puchaiyank said:

I'm thinking, if you combine holidays, vacation days, and sick days with weekends...a Thai may only need to work one day per week...????

And even that is Wayyy too much effort for some of them.

[Skeptic7]

Surprised to find a place with more holidays than Thailand. Wish they would get on the slash wagon here! 

[marcusarelus]

1 minute ago, Skeptic7 said:

Surprised to find a place with more holidays than Thailand. Wish they would get on the slash wagon here! 

India 21, Philippines 18, Hong Kong 21 All more than Thailand. 

 

Turkey, Pakistan, Indonesia, Vietnam, Japan, Sweden and Malaysia all about the same as Thailand. 

[emptypockets]

Myanmar is not too bad either. 

[emptypockets]

10 hours ago, Puchaiyank said:

I'm thinking, if you combine holidays, vacation days, and sick days with weekends...a Thai may only need to work one day per week...????

You do realise this is news from Cambodia?