Hi All,

I'm a Bkk expat, planning a trip to samui next month.

Does anyone know, will Asarnha Bucha Day be designated a "dry" day, and if so will it be enforced in Samui?

Thanks in advance.

All major Buddhist holidays are dry days in Thailand. And it will probably be enforced to a degree.

Don't forget the 16th is the start of Buddhist lent, so probably 2 dry days on the trot.

It will be enforced to a degree but you'll still be able to get a drink.

Yes, the 15th and 16th July are both dry days, though if Samui is anything like Pattaya, you should be able to get drink somewhere. And don't forget that this weekend (25th and 26th June) and next weekend (2nd and 3rd July), are dry as well because of the elections. Expect these to be enforced strictly. Bars may be able to open around 9 or 10 on the Sundays of both weeks.