Extra-long weekend in Thailand: here’s what you need to know

[snoop1130]

 

Thailand is set to enjoy an extra-long SIX day weekend this weekend, which will also see immigration offices closed and a two day ban on the sale of alcohol.

 

The holiday begins on July 28 through August 2 inclusive.

 

On Tuesday (July 25) the Cabinet announced that it had suddenly resolved to make July 31 a public holiday.

 

By Online Reporter

 

Full Story: https://www.huahintoday.com/hua-hin-news/extra-long-weekend-in-thailand-six-day-holiday-alcohol-ban-immigration-offices-closed-heres-what-you-need-to-know/

 

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[FritsSikkink]

What you need to know is that people in most companies work on July-31 and August-2

[ozimoron]

Ha ha. I have a mate arriving today. LOL.

[bdenner]

My 28 yo step daughter has been employed (after we bought her the position) for some 9 months in a local 'Orr Bor Tor' Office. Has spent more time here at home than when she was unemployed.

Ahhh the land of the long weekend!!!!!

[mfd101]

It is measured productivity that makes nations rich or poor.

 

Thais are (mostly) poor.

[BangkokReady]

6 minutes ago, mfd101 said:

It is measured productivity that makes nations rich or poor.

 

Thais are (mostly) poor.

They want them placated.

[Lucky Bones]

Mom & Pop shop loading up now in East Pattaya.

I've already stocked up, with 40 baht delivery fee, from local wholesale shop.

As far as I am concerned, ALL temples are closed for (at least) 6 days.????????

[CanadaSam]

Does anybody know if the banks are open on Monday, 31st July?  Thanks!

 

[KhunBENQ]

5 minutes ago, CanadaSam said:

Does anybody know if the banks are open on Monday, 31st July?  Thanks!

 

If BoT website is to be trusted, banks should be open July 31st and August 2nd.

https://www.bot.or.th/en/financial-institutions-holiday.html

 

There is this subtle difference between national public holiday and government holiday.

 

[CanadaSam]

Just now, KhunBENQ said:

banks should be open July 31st

THANK YOU, Benq, I'm expecting a (largish) foreign remittance on that day!  Hope your info is correct!

[steven100]

3 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

two day ban on the sale of alcohol.

  so can anyone confirm what are the two days of NO SALE      ??  I mean from 7-11 not bars.        thank you kindly.

 

 

Edited July 26, 2023 by steven100

[KhunBENQ]

1 hour ago, steven100 said:

  so can anyone confirm what are the two days of NO SALE      ??  I mean from 7-11 not bars.        thank you kindly.

 

 

Of course. What difference would you expect?

 

[Bday Prang]

2 hours ago, steven100 said:

  so can anyone confirm what are the two days of NO SALE      ??  I mean from 7-11 not bars.        thank you kindly.

 

 

The sense of tension in the air is palpable, I can confirm  that it is also 2 days back to back, let the panic buying begin,!      and they say cannabis is addictive  lol

[MrJ2U]

4 hours ago, FritsSikkink said:

What you need to know

Air fare and Hotel prices will double.

 

Places will still be slow.  Not many Thais can afford to travel far from home.

 

 

[RafPinto]

3 hours ago, CanadaSam said:

Does anybody know if the banks are open on Monday, 31st July?  Thanks!

 

Yes they are open.

[chickenslegs]

3 hours ago, steven100 said:

  so can anyone confirm what are the two days of NO SALE      ??  I mean from 7-11 not bars.        thank you kindly.

 

 

According to the linked article the "no alcohol" days are Tuesday 1 August and Wednesday 2 August.

 

Edited July 26, 2023 by chickenslegs

[NanLaew]

11 hours ago, KhunBENQ said:

If BoT website is to be trusted, banks should be open July 31st and August 2nd.

https://www.bot.or.th/en/financial-institutions-holiday.html

 

There is this subtle difference between national public holiday and government holiday.

 

There are subtle differences between national public holidays, government holidays and spurious days off pulled from their butts by a reviled, loser, "caretaker" cabinet under the illusion that the people will be thankful.

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, FritsSikkink said:

What you need to know is that people in most companies work on July-31 and August-2

They are talking about civil servants not peasants.

[Andycoops]

11 hours ago, CanadaSam said:

Does anybody know if the banks are open on Monday, 31st July?  Thanks!

 

Yes they are it's not a bank holiday, just another jolly day off for the civil servants etc

[Bepah umayun]

7 hours ago, chickenslegs said:

According to the linked article the "no alcohol" days are Tuesday 1 August and Wednesday 2 August.

 

But they are not that unhuman: with a valid ID showing it's your birthday, you're allowed to buy alcoholic drinks, (my case ????).

[Venom]

What you need to know - crowds, traffic, noise. ????

[BEngBKK]

In 12 years here I only experienced 1 time being denied buying beer

 

And the local villa market sells alcohol 24/7/365 all day.

[Songlaw]

28 minutes ago, BEngBKK said:

In 12 years here I only experienced 1 time being denied buying beer

 

And the local villa market sells alcohol 24/7/365 all day.

So, you claim to know of a 24-hour Villa that makes alcohol available both day and night? Let’s just say l’m skeptical concerning every aspect of your claim. It’s right up there with the dude claiming he’s not been refused a liquor sale in twelve years - though if all he drinks is Leo at the local pad krapao shop, that would at least be plausible.???? 

[Lapun]

According to -

https://thailandformats.com/no-alcohol-days/2023

. . . the alcohol free days are Tuesday 01 & Wednesday 02 August.

I was also told the King's BD (28 July) could be alcohol free - but I do not think this is the case. Could be mixed up with Tuesday 05 December which is alcohol free. That is the last King's BD & also Father's day.

[gomangosteen]

41 minutes ago, BEngBKK said:

In 12 years here I only experienced 1 time being denied buying beer

 

And the local villa market sells alcohol 24/7/365 all day.

Surprised that can happen; daughter was shift supervisor at a 7-11 while at uni - their tills are 'locked-out' from accepting alcohol scans during the no-alcohol sales hours to protect staff from getting into trouble selling outside prescribed hours.  

[JeffersLos]

47 minutes ago, BEngBKK said:

In 12 years here I only experienced 1 time being denied buying beer

 

And the local villa market sells alcohol 24/7/365 all day.

Sullbhit.

[Bangkok Barry]

10 hours ago, Bday Prang said:

The sense of tension in the air is palpable, I can confirm  that it is also 2 days back to back, let the panic buying begin,!      and they say cannabis is addictive  lol

Please let us know if you hear of anyone panic buying. I never have. Thanks.

[Bangkok Barry]

14 minutes ago, Lapun said:

According to -

https://thailandformats.com/no-alcohol-days/2023

. . . the alcohol free days are Tuesday 01 & Wednesday 02 August.

I was also told the King's BD (28 July) could be alcohol free - but I do not think this is the case. Could be mixed up with Tuesday 05 December which is alcohol free. That is the last King's BD & also Father's day.

The King's birthday is not alcohol free. The late King made that decision.

[jacko45k]

57 minutes ago, BEngBKK said:

In 12 years here I only experienced 1 time being denied buying beer

 

And the local villa market sells alcohol 24/7/365 all day.

I must be thick... I keep getting caught  out by the before 11am and after 2pm restrictions.....

[FritsSikkink]

2 hours ago, hotchilli said:

They are talking about civil servants not peasants.

Stupid baiting comment. From the OP: "Thailand is set to enjoy an extra-long SIX day weekend this weekend"