Are Things Open On Monday As Normal?

[soontheplayoffs]

A friend is thinking about visiting from The capital on monday but is worried everything will be closed due to the Holiday. Does anyone have any information on bar closures etc?

[Ajarn]

Monday is a government, and Buddhist, holiday. Government offices are closed. Not sure about the alcohol situation, but my guess is that sales are banned for at least one day...

[thaiflyer1]

My guess would be bars shut Sunday and open Monday...........Govt offices/banks as Ajarn states.

[Dragonman]

Last year bars seemed to close for the one day (the holy day, sunday), but the correct doctrine is not to drink alcohol for 3 days. Whatever, there were lots of bars open in Pattaya, but without lights on.

[soontheplayoffs]

Thanks for the information, I will advise him another day may more appropriate.

[Jack Jones]

I'm out in Pattaya tonight and I'm pretty sure they'll be something open somewhere or at least they'll be open after midnight.