2008 Primary School Days Off

[FLL-BKK]

Hi,

I would like to know the 2008 days off from school (official Thai Holidays and dates between semesters). I understand in April/May there is a long break. This would be for an 8-9 year old student attending public school in the BuriRam province. Specifically around the town of Prakham. Thanks.

[Issangeorge]

FLL-BKK, Good luck in finding out this information, I am a teacher at a high school and they usually tell me the day before that I have a holiday the next day. My contract expires the end of February, but I believe the students still have about 3 weeks of exams after that. If you get a good Thai Calendar the Holidays are usually marked in red. Issangeorge.

[TerryLH]

"My contract expires the end of February, but I believe the students still have about 3 weeks of exams after that."

I've never heard of any school that has three weeks of exams. More like three days.

My kids have all of March and April plus about half of May off.

[twschw]

check out the teaching forum. there is a list there

[PeaceBlondie]

I doubt that the Teaching Forum has an official list. I doubt anybody in Thailand has an official list. It is up to the whim of the local school Director. You can guess mid March to mid May but that's rough.

[twschw]

It's a start I guess.

Official Government Holidays - 2008 Rating

wangsuda

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Many times, people ask about what the holidays are for a school. Here's the base answer. Below is a list of the official government holidays for 2008 (subject to change without notice):

1. วันอังคาร 1 มกราคม วันขึ้นปีใหม่ ( New Year’s Day / January 1)

2. วันพฤหัสบดี 21 กุมภาพันธ์ วันมาฆบูชา ( Makha Bucha Day / February 21 )

3. วันจันทร์ 7 เมษายน ชดเชยวันจักรี ( Chakri Memorial Day / April 7 )

4. วันจันทร์ 14 เมษายน วันสงกรานต์ ( Songkran Festival Day / April 14 )

5. วันอังคาร 15 เมษายน วันสงกรานต์ ( Songkran Festival Day / April 15 )

6. วันพฤหัสบดี 1 พฤษภาคม วันแรงงานแห่งชาติ ( National Labour Day / May 1 )

7. วันจันทร์ 5 พฤษภาคม วันฉัตรมงคล ( Coronation Day / May 5 )

8. วันจันทร์ 19 พฤษภาคม วันวิสาขบูชา ( Visakha Bucha Day / May 19 )

9. วันศุกร์ 18 กรกฎาคม วันเข้าพรรษา ( Buddhist Lent Day / July 18 )

10. วันอังคาร 12 สิงหาคม วันเฉลิมพระชนมพรรษา สมเด็จฯ พระบรมราชินีนาถ

( H.M. The Queen’s Birthday / August 12 )

11. วันพฤหัสบดี 23 ตุลาคม วันปิยะมหาราช ( Chulalongkorn Memorial Day / October 23 )

12. วันศุกร์ 5 ธันวาคม วันเฉลิมพระชนมพรรษา พระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้าอยู่หัว

( H.M. The King’s Birthday / December 5 )

13.วันพุธ 10 ธันวาคม วันรัฐธรรมนูญ ( Constitution Day / December 10 )

14.วันพุธ 31 ธันวาคม วันสิ้นปี ( New Year’s Eve / December 31 )

[prakhonchai nick]

I understand tomorrow - 16th January - is a school holiday. Teachers Day. I believe it's countrywide.

[thedi]

Hi,

I would like to know the 2008 days off from school (official Thai Holidays and dates between semesters). I understand in April/May there is a long break. This would be for an 8-9 year old student attending public school in the BuriRam province. Specifically around the town of Prakham. Thanks.

As others have pointed out: it depends...

Usually there is a break between the semesters, starting from mid March to mid May, subject to the schools managers whims.

Official schools are closed on public holidays, which are marked red in any Thai calendar.

If you want to take your son/daughter to a trip to farangland or a holiday at a nice beach in Thailand, I would suggest to discuss it with his/her teacher. They are usually understanding and cooperative.

Regards

Thedi