bbbbooboo Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Too many holidays creates a lazy population. Its too late i suspect 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeptic7 Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Far too many. It's outta hand. Been railing about this for 25 years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Forever Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 19 hours ago, bob smith said: do they? apart from mrs. smith who works her socks off, I don't know any Thais that work 7 days a week. bob. You don't know many Thais then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob smith Posted May 8 Author Share Posted May 8 12 minutes ago, Red Forever said: You don't know many Thais then. I actually do. bob. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf001 Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 19 hours ago, bob smith said: do they? apart from mrs. smith who works her socks off, I don't know any Thais that work 7 days a week. bob. 48hr work week. Max 8hr per day. Equals 6 days a week. We operate 24/7/365, 500+ staff at my work.... work 7 days. Sadly though, we only get the labor law stipulated min 13 public holidays :-(.... paid as triple time to those that are working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digbeth Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 6 minutes ago, Ralf001 said: 48hr work week. Max 8hr per day. Equals 6 days a week. We operate 24/7/365, 500+ staff at my work.... work 7 days. Sadly though, we only get the labor law stipulated min 13 public holidays :-(.... paid as triple time to those that are working. Triple? law says 1.5 times, triple is only when you do overtime during the 'day off' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf001 Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 6 minutes ago, digbeth said: Triple? law says 1.5 times, triple is only when you do overtime during the 'day off' Triple time for public holidays and Sundays. 4 hours over time each normal workday is paid at 1.5. Well thats how it is paid here anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbee2022 Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 21 hours ago, bob smith said: It seems more or less every week there is a holiday for Thais. And every year the government of the day adds another. Does anyone else feel this way? Are they aware that there are only 365 days in a year? Thailand must have more public holidays than any other nation on Earth. Perhaps someone can either confirm or deny that. Whilst I enjoy a good day off I personally think that too many holidays creates a lazy population. If Thai's want to seriously compete on the international stage, they need to work their socks off for the chance. Holidays don't put food on the table! bob. I'm in the South. Songkran in this little beach side village was scheduled for 3 days. However, the pickups with water barrels and water canons were parading the beach road for 8 ! days. Nobody was working in these days, but got the time for drinking and shooting, so that 2 people ended up in hospital with severe injuries. And then all these accidents by and with motor bikes. It was a kind of a anteroom of hell.🙏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob smith Posted May 8 Author Share Posted May 8 5 minutes ago, newbee2022 said: I'm in the South. Songkran in this little beach side village was scheduled for 3 days. However, the pickups with water barrels and water canons were parading the beach road for 8 ! days. Nobody was working in these days, but got the time for drinking and shooting, so that 2 people ended up in hospital with severe injuries. And then all these accidents by and with motor bikes. It was a kind of a anteroom of hell.🙏 I can relate. They waste all that water during the driest time of the year and then wonder why there is no water left in the taps.. How daft can you get really? bob. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfill Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 Public holidays Cambodia - 28 days Sri Lanka - 25 days India - 21 days Kazakhstan - 21 days 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
save the frogs Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 Most - Myanmar 32 Least - UK/Canada 8 https://www.careeraddict.com/top-10-countries-with-the-fewest-public-holidays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
save the frogs Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 I'm moving to Belgium! https://www.timekeeper.co.uk/blog/posts/countries-with-most-least-paid-holidays/ Which countries work a 4 day week? Belgium is the first country in Europe where employees are entitled to work 4 days a week, as opposed to the usual 5. Since 2022, employees can now request that their hours are condensed into 4 days. Employees working 5 days a week were already entitled to 30 days off across the year (combining their annual leave and public holiday allowances) - so taking an extra day off each working week could allow them a further 46 days away from the office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbee2022 Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 26 minutes ago, bob smith said: I can relate. They waste all that water during the driest time of the year and then wonder why there is no water left in the taps.. How daft can you get really? bob. Well, I forgot something to mention: though the beach road was cleaned every morning every day hundreds of glass beer bottles and all sort of plastic was scattered along the beach, including rest of food. There is hardly any sense to protect the environment or to use bins or take/carry your waste to the next bin basket/barrel. But hey. The beach is our's again, no half year farangs around anymore, normal Thai life....Up to the next public holiday🤗 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob smith Posted May 8 Author Share Posted May 8 22 minutes ago, save the frogs said: I'm moving to Belgium! what time are you leaving? bob. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NONG CHOK Posted May 8 Popular Post Share Posted May 8 21 hours ago, bob smith said: do they? apart from mrs. smith who works her socks off, I don't know any Thais that work 7 days a week. bob. My wife has her own small food shop and she told me she'd rather work alone than have Thais working for her. If they work 15 minutes at a normal rate they need 30 minutes to recover and of course talking. She even sacked her sister and a cousin. That's why Thais take the risk and employ people from Myamar and Cambodia who work their asses of. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicoBKK Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 Why ridiculous? There are about 15 for companies in Thailand, 12 in Italy but some falls mid week so one can get more days, while in Thailand many are on Mondays I also used to have almost triple the amount of paid-holydays (28 days vs 12 days). Paid days in Thailand starts as low as 6 annually in my company depending upon time in the company and job level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicoBKK Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 23 hours ago, bob smith said: It seems more or less every week there is a holiday for Thais. And every year the government of the day adds another. Does anyone else feel this way? Are they aware that there are only 365 days in a year? Thailand must have more public holidays than any other nation on Earth. Perhaps someone can either confirm or deny that. Whilst I enjoy a good day off I personally think that too many holidays creates a lazy population. If Thai's want to seriously compete on the international stage, they need to work their socks off for the chance. Holidays don't put food on the table! bob. Pretty wrong. Thailand with 15 (18) is in the middle ranking for number of holiday's in the world. Philippines (18),Cambodia (21) Indonesia (28) just to name some neighbors have more. Some of Thai holidays are also not considered by private companies, at least 2 as far as I remember are only for Govn't jobs. Furthermore compare to EU has pretty much half to 1/3 of paid leaves, I am struggling with only 10 days compared to the 28 +4 days I had in EU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingstonkid Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 On 5/7/2024 at 11:12 AM, bkk6060 said: Sure seems like a lot more then 13 or 16. Holidays and Observances in Thailand in 2024 Date Name Type 1 Jan Monday New Year's Day National holiday 13 Jan Saturday National Children's Day Observance 16 Jan Tuesday Teachers' Day Observance 10 Feb Saturday Lunar New Year's Day Observance 11 Feb Sunday Second Day of Lunar New Year Observance 12 Feb Monday Third Day of Lunar New Year Observance 14 Feb Wednesday Valentine's Day Observance 24 Feb Saturday Makha Bucha National holiday 26 Feb Monday Day off for Makha Bucha National holiday 20 Mar Wednesday March Equinox Season 6 Apr Saturday Chakri Day National holiday 8 Apr Monday Day off for Chakri Day National holiday 12 Apr Friday Songkran Holiday National holiday 13 Apr Saturday Songkran National holiday 14 Apr Sunday Songkran Holiday National holiday 15 Apr Monday Songkran Holiday National holiday 16 Apr Tuesday Songkran Observed National holiday 1 May Wednesday Labor Day Bank holiday 4 May Saturday Coronation Day National holiday 6 May Monday Day off for Coronation Day National holiday 6 May Monday Royal Ploughing Ceremony Day (Tentative Date) Government Holiday 22 May Wednesday Visakha Bucha National holiday 3 Jun Monday Queen Suthida's Birthday National holiday 21 Jun Friday June Solstice Season 20 Jul Saturday Buddhist Lent Day National holiday 22 Jul Monday Day off for Buddhist Lent Day National holiday 28 Jul Sunday King Vajiralongkorn's Birthday National holiday 29 Jul Monday Day off for King Vajiralongkorn's Birthday National holiday 12 Aug Monday The Queen's Birthday National holiday 22 Sep Sunday September Equinox Season 13 Oct Sunday Anniversary of the Death of King Bhumibol National holiday 14 Oct Monday Day off for Anniversary of the Death of King Bhumibol National holiday 23 Oct Wednesday Chulalongkorn Day National holiday 31 Oct Thursday Halloween Observance 5 Dec Thursday King Bhumibol's Birthday/Father's Day National holiday 10 Dec Tuesday Constitution Day National holiday 21 Dec Saturday December Solstice Season 24 Dec Tuesday Christmas Eve Observance 25 Dec Wednesday Christmas Day Observance 30 Dec Monday New Year Special Holiday National holiday 31 Dec Tuesday New Year's Eve National Ther is a huge difference between an observed and a holiday. Valentines and Halloween are observed as special days, but nowhere in the world are they holidays. Also, days off in lieu of a holiday are just that, days off, not an actual holiday. As stated, there are quite a few holidays, but unless you are the government, you will not get Mondays off. NYE is not a holiday int he true sense, but in order to attract tourism and Xmas holidays, they make it a large party but most Thais still have to work at least part of the day, same as in most western countries 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingstonkid Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 THAI Government Holidays New Year's Day January 1 Makha Bucha Day February-March (changes each year) Chakri Day April 6 Songkran Day April 13-15 Coronation Day May 5 Royal Ploughing Day May (changes each year) Visakha Bucha Day May (changes each year) Asarnha Bucha Day July (changes each year) Buddhist Lent Day July (changes each year) H.M. the Queen's Birthday August 12 Chulalongkorn Day October 23 H.M. the King's Birthday December 5 Constitution Day December 10 New Year's Eve December 31 Canada New Year - Monday, January 1, 2024 Good Friday - Friday, March 29, 2024 Easter Monday - Monday, April 1, 2024 Victoria Day - Monday, May 20, 2024 Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day - Monday, June 24, 2024 Canada Day - Monday, July 1, 2024 Civic Holiday - Monday, August 5, 2024 (excluding Quebec) Labour Day - Monday, September 2, 2024 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - Monday, September 30, 2024 Thanksgiving Day - Monday, October 14, 2024 Remembrance Day - Monday, November 11, 2024 Christmas Day - Wednesday, December 25, 2024 Boxing Day - Thursday, December 26, 2024 The difference between Thailand and Canada is that it is kid of cold to have a water fight NY in canada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf001 Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 11 minutes ago, kingstonkid said: As stated, there are quite a few holidays, but unless you are the government, you will not get Mondays off. Company I work for provides the min amount as stipulated according the the Thai Labor laws - 13 days. A quick look at my working calendar, 7 of those 13 are Mondays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 Here in very, rural Thailand the locals get up with the sun and have no compunction about running their various loud machinery or car stereo, at that time. If the only farang in the village likes his deep sleep beyond about 0540 am, that's his problem. They generally work 6 days a week and usually only take off the major public holidays. Of course, those holidays can continue for many days. They will stop work at the drop of a hat (or an old neighbor) and will stay off as long as it takes for the funeral rights, or food, or booze to expire. Chat breaks with anyone with whom they cross paths can last on average 1/2 an hour, and there can be many in a working day. Lunch breaks of an hour go beyond that as it often combines with chat breaks. Five o'clock knock off starts about 4 and rarely goes beyond 5. It can be triggered early by a chat break or the clink of a full beer carton. As primary producers they get ripped off big time by Bangkok retailers and their ilk, and I don't blame them for their somewhat lax work habits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhounan Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 I'm pretty happy because my partner is a government officer, so we have freetime to spend on travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujayujay Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 On 5/7/2024 at 10:39 AM, bob smith said: It seems more or less every week there is a holiday for Thais. And every year the government of the day adds another. Does anyone else feel this way? Are they aware that there are only 365 days in a year? Thailand must have more public holidays than any other nation on Earth. Perhaps someone can either confirm or deny that. Whilst I enjoy a good day off I personally think that too many holidays creates a lazy population. If Thai's want to seriously compete on the international stage, they need to work their socks off for the chance. Holidays don't put food on the table! bob. The official holidays apply to government employees, bank and insurance employees! Somchai works 6 to 7 days a week and it would be good for you to work on a farm for a few weeks. Labor heroes like you are always welcome there. It would be interesting to see how you, who are never short of stupid sayings, see the laziness of the Thais afterwards 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob smith Posted May 8 Author Share Posted May 8 2 minutes ago, ujayujay said: Somchai works 6 to 7 days a week I personally know 3 Thai men named Somchai. They drink all day and play cards. bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 (edited) On 5/7/2024 at 11:12 AM, bkk6060 said: Sure seems like a lot more then 13 or 16. "Observances" are not holidays. Summer solstice is not a holiday even in Thailand. Maybe in Sweden . Edited May 8 by KhunBENQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulikens Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 On 5/7/2024 at 11:12 AM, bkk6060 said: Sure seems like a lot more then 13 or 16. Holidays and Observances in Thailand in 2024 Date Name Type 1 Jan Monday New Year's Day National holiday 13 Jan Saturday National Children's Day Observance 16 Jan Tuesday Teachers' Day Observance 10 Feb Saturday Lunar New Year's Day Observance 11 Feb Sunday Second Day of Lunar New Year Observance 12 Feb Monday Third Day of Lunar New Year Observance 14 Feb Wednesday Valentine's Day Observance 24 Feb Saturday Makha Bucha National holiday 26 Feb Monday Day off for Makha Bucha National holiday 20 Mar Wednesday March Equinox Season 6 Apr Saturday Chakri Day National holiday 8 Apr Monday Day off for Chakri Day National holiday 12 Apr Friday Songkran Holiday National holiday 13 Apr Saturday Songkran National holiday 14 Apr Sunday Songkran Holiday National holiday 15 Apr Monday Songkran Holiday National holiday 16 Apr Tuesday Songkran Observed National holiday 1 May Wednesday Labor Day Bank holiday 4 May Saturday Coronation Day National holiday 6 May Monday Day off for Coronation Day National holiday 6 May Monday Royal Ploughing Ceremony Day (Tentative Date) Government Holiday 22 May Wednesday Visakha Bucha National holiday 3 Jun Monday Queen Suthida's Birthday National holiday 21 Jun Friday June Solstice Season 20 Jul Saturday Buddhist Lent Day National holiday 22 Jul Monday Day off for Buddhist Lent Day National holiday 28 Jul Sunday King Vajiralongkorn's Birthday National holiday 29 Jul Monday Day off for King Vajiralongkorn's Birthday National holiday 12 Aug Monday The Queen's Birthday National holiday 22 Sep Sunday September Equinox Season 13 Oct Sunday Anniversary of the Death of King Bhumibol National holiday 14 Oct Monday Day off for Anniversary of the Death of King Bhumibol National holiday 23 Oct Wednesday Chulalongkorn Day National holiday 31 Oct Thursday Halloween Observance 5 Dec Thursday King Bhumibol's Birthday/Father's Day National holiday 10 Dec Tuesday Constitution Day National holiday 21 Dec Saturday December Solstice Season 24 Dec Tuesday Christmas Eve Observance 25 Dec Wednesday Christmas Day Observance 30 Dec Monday New Year Special Holiday National holiday 31 Dec Tuesday New Year's Eve National Valentine's day and xmas eve, Halloween etc, etc. come on! they're not days off. You're pushing it a bit there by including that list as evidence. A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
save the frogs Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 (edited) 5 hours ago, kingstonkid said: Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day - Monday, June 24, 2024 Yeah, summer solstice. And Xmas Dec 25 is winter solstice (just a few days off so it's not too obvious) Edited May 8 by save the frogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
it is what it is Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 On 5/7/2024 at 5:15 AM, bkk6060 said: 26 in the above chart. All these holidays just add to lack of productivity and debt. nonsense, many thais work standard six day weeks and have considerably less annual leave entitlement than western employees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangkokReady Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 The Thai government like to keep Thai people happy. There is a huge fun element to education, food and fuel is massively subsidised, lots of holidays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajarnbrian Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 A bit out of touch - few weeks of paid holidays in Thailand and many working 6 day weeks. BTW it’s public holidays, not public holiday’s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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