michaeltheR Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 (edited) But I guess its okay for wagies to be working in populated offices daily. Can anybody explain to me why holidays like labour day are seen as a health hazard. Edited April 28, 2020 by michaeltheR none Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonray Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Because it's when people tend to gather in groups, socializing and potentially spreading the virus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaeltheR Posted April 28, 2020 Author Share Posted April 28, 2020 Just now, tonray said: Because it's when people tend to gather in groups, socializing and potentially spreading the virus but they d gather in groups at the work place. And who says they will be partying on May Day. Many just want to stay home and relax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sametboy2019 Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 But they all gather at markets. Even on the island I live the market is open all day but everybody goes about 5 to 6 pm. It's mind boggling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 The problem isn't May Day (or whatever you want to call it) alone. There are two holidays next week on Monday and Wednesday, take one day off work and you get a 6 day break, plenty of time to go and visit family and deliver them a nice, viral present. The same argument was used when Songkran was "postponed". I don't like it, but I do see the logic if it actually happens (not seen an official notice yet). I also suspect that the alcohol ban will be stretched until Tuesday (Wednesday is a no-alcohol holiday anyway) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 (edited) i read they haven't decided on postponing bank holidays or restaurants opening, separate decisions. Later today Edited April 28, 2020 by scubascuba3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 This Covid 19 business has made common sense a redundant item, common sense was never Thailand strong suit and it is even wackier in virus times.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Looks like our OP was misinformed, at least about the holidays:- L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 20 minutes ago, Crossy said: Looks like our OP was misinformed, at least about the holidays:- Fine, so we can now finalize the bet whether government offices/immigration are open on May 1 I bet open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaeltheR Posted April 28, 2020 Author Share Posted April 28, 2020 4 hours ago, Crossy said: The problem isn't May Day (or whatever you want to call it) alone. There are two holidays next week on Monday and Wednesday, take one day off work and you get a 6 day break, plenty of time to go and visit family and deliver them a nice, viral present. The same argument was used when Songkran was "postponed". I don't like it, but I do see the logic if it actually happens (not seen an official notice yet). I also suspect that the alcohol ban will be stretched until Tuesday (Wednesday is a no-alcohol holiday anyway) Glad I was misinformed about the holidays. At least some days rest 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhodie Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 4 hours ago, michaeltheR said: But I guess its okay for wagies to be working in populated offices daily. Can anybody explain to me why holidays like labour day are seen as a health hazard. Source? Link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puccini Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 What's all this about 1 May labour day holiday? Since when has the first of May been a public holiday in Thailand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhaoNiaw Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Puccini said: What's all this about 1 May labour day holiday? Since when has the first of May been a public holiday in Thailand? It's always been a holiday but not for government workers. They get Ploughing Ceremony day off instead. Edited April 28, 2020 by KhaoNiaw 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotandsticky Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 8 minutes ago, Puccini said: What's all this about 1 May labour day holiday? Since when has the first of May been a public holiday in Thailand? Always. https://www.thailandee.com/en/events-thailand/labor-day-7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puccini Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 11 hours ago, michaeltheR said: Glad I was misinformed about the holidays. At least some days rest With a bit of luck the police won't come and arrest you for spreading false information on the Internet with your opening post of this topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 The government has already figured it out. Hold the holidays but tell all the little people to stay home. They can watch the Special People, Elites, and Hi-So celebrate on TV from the confines of their little peasant homes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susco Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 15 hours ago, Crossy said: The problem isn't May Day (or whatever you want to call it) alone. There are two holidays next week on Monday and Wednesday, take one day off work and you get a 6 day break, plenty of time to go and visit family and deliver them a nice, viral present. The same argument was used when Songkran was "postponed". But with so many people unemployed currently because their workplace is shut, they would not need a holiday to make the trip, since they have 7 day a week holiday already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo369 Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Just now, connda said: The government has already figured it out. Hold the holidays but tell all the little people to stay home. They can watch the Special People, Elites, and Hi-So celebrate on TV from the confines of their little peasant homes. So true... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaeltheR Posted April 29, 2020 Author Share Posted April 29, 2020 14 hours ago, Puccini said: With a bit of luck the police won't come and arrest you for spreading false information on the Internet with your opening post of this topic. Well on TV yesterday morning they said the holidays are off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabhand Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 (edited) With such a misleading headline, would have thought this topic should be closed, even if the OP had the best of intentions. Edited April 29, 2020 by dabhand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 There are enough topics in the Thailand News forum about this such as the following: Please continue there. //Closed// Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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