Financial institutions told to put off Songkran holidays

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March 18, 20206 yr

Financial institutions told to put off Songkran holidays

By The Nation

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The Bank of Thailand today (March 18) announced cancellation of the annual Songkran holidays, scheduled April 13-15, for financial institutions .

The central bank’s move came following the Cabinet's decision to postpone the water- splashing festival and all related activities .

The government has also ordered the closures of entertainment venues in Bangkok for 14 days to stem the spread of Covid-19.

The central bank said financial institutions will be allowed to take substitute holidays at later dates . The number of Covid-19 infections in Thailand has risen to 212 cases, following a spike in recent days.

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30384330

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March 19, 20206 yr

Amazing Thailand, New Year is New Year you cannot change the holiday just because it is not going to be profitable as this is the reasoning behind this excuse. The holiday should go ahead as normal, then if it is deemed possible and we have sufficient spare water at a later date to hold the stupid water fight providing it does not cause any health risks.

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