Thousands of domestic tourists visit Koh Larn and Pattaya over 3-day long weekend

[Jonathan Fairfield]

 

Thousands of domestic tourists have flocked to Pattaya and Koh Larn in Chonburi to spend their holidays during a 3-day-long weekend, from September 24th to September 26th following the official approval of Mahidol Day.

 

Yesterday (September 24th) was Mahidol Day which the Thai cabinet had approved for a special holiday on Friday.

 

All government offices, notably including Immigration, were closed for the day. It was NOT a dry day, however, so sales of alcohol were allowed. (Although, unfortunately, bars are still legally closed nationwide in Pattaya and Thailand, so only purchasing at a store and bringing home was allowed.) Some more information on the holiday is below.

 

Full story:  https://thepattayanews.com/2021/09/25/thousands-of-domestic-tourists-visit-koh-larn-and-pattaya-over-3-day-long-weekend/

 

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[smedly]

so a temp check was all that was required - what happened to "fully vaccinated" ?

 

have they dumped the rules already

[JayClay]

Yes. That rule was brought in just before they fully closed up last time around, and scrapped when they opened up again.

[topt]

Have to say I didn't notice a big increase in traffic yesterday - local restaurant I often use for lunch was quieter than usual and mid afternoon traffic around Big C and Big C itself did not seem as busy as has been. 

Perhaps I was just lucky with my timing?

[jacko45k]

18 hours ago, topt said:

Have to say I didn't notice a big increase in traffic yesterday - local restaurant I often use for lunch was quieter than usual and mid afternoon traffic around Big C and Big C itself did not seem as busy as has been. 

Perhaps I was just lucky with my timing?

I always notice it based on driving around...... and the aggressive nature of the driving one sees coming into and leaving town. 

[nong38]

Are you required to show your passport going to the island,  have seen this on youtube?

[petermik]

Hundreds perhaps....certainly not thousands.