Will Monday, July 31st, 2023 be declared a national holiday?

[guyfromtheweb2]

This July, it looks like Friday, July 28th, is a holiday.  Some people I know have said that their jobs will let them go early on Thursday, July 27th.  Then there is the weekend, followed by Tuesday, August 1st and Wednesday, August 2nd which are holidays.  Will the Thai government just make Monday, July 31st, a holiday as well to give everyone a long weekend to "boost the economy?"

Edited June 12, 2023 by guyfromtheweb2

[Moonlover]

A completely pointless survey, if one can call it that.

[paulbrow]

If they were going to do it, they would have done it already.

[Ralf001]

August 1st is not is not a public holiday on my work calendar.

 

But have already applied for annual leave 31st and 1st.

 

Love me a 7 day weekend !!

[KhunBENQ]

Immigration calendar shows August 1st and 2nd as holidays. both important bhuddist holidays with alcohol ban.

It does not show anything about Monday July 31st.

 

Bank of Thailand shows August 1st as holiday and not 2nd.

 

And what is a long weekend worth with two dry days

????

Edited June 13, 2023 by KhunBENQ

[FritsSikkink]

August-2 isn't a holiday for everybody.

[KhunBENQ]

15 hours ago, FritsSikkink said:

August-2 isn't a holiday for everybody.

Yes as seen above.

Banks open.

Immigration closed.

Errors excepted.

[guyfromtheweb2]

Great news! My job in Thailand just announced that we can have administrative leave on July 31st! Woohoo, six-day weekend!

[guyfromtheweb2]

Is there an alcohol ban on Tuesday August 1, 2023 (Asahna Bucha Day) and Wednesday, August 2, 2023 (Wan Khao Phansa or Buddhist Lent Day) in all of Thailand?  If so, I assume this means all bars will be closed on those days.

 

I see it mentioned in The Pattaya News here and on the WalkAbout Sports Bar page here but no where else in the news.  Just trying to plan my upcoming holiday.

[KhunBENQ]

Both days Aug 1st and 2nd will have alcohol ban.

Thanks to the outgoing government all Bhuddist holidays are.

[KhunBENQ]

39 minutes ago, guyfromtheweb2 said:

but no where else in the news

For Thai people it's not news. Same procedure...

And I just looked at my Thai wall calendar. Both in deep red.

[guyfromtheweb2]

It looks like Thailand is encouraging people to take July 31st off.

 

"This year’s configuration of public holidays offers an unprecedented and extended break to those who wish to partake. The national Public Relations Department leverages this unique scenario, advising people to take an extra day off on July 31. A full six-day break can be enjoyed with little disruption to the standard working week."

 

https://thethaiger.com/news/phuket/extended-thai-public-holidays-offer-rare-six-day-break-amidst-kings-birthday