jezchesters Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 I can't find this on any other websites listing Thai public holidays... According to the British Embassy, there are two extra public holidays in June to commemorate 'The 60th Anniversary of the King’s accession to the throne' (http://www.britishembassy.gov.uk/servlet/Front?pagename=OpenMarket/Xcelerate/ShowPage&c=Page&cid=1068717432649) Obviously, this URL gives information for Embassy Holidays, but does anyone know if these extra holidays apply to the rest of Thailand, or whether it is just another way for British civil servants to dodge work. It would be handy to know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 June 12 and 13, perhaps? http://www.thailand-uk.com/diary.html --------------- Maestro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axel Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 Believe banks and government offices are closed for these two days. PRivate companies? Up2U Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezchesters Posted May 30, 2006 Author Share Posted May 30, 2006 Cheers! It would be uncharitable not to close the office for a couple of days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai Dee Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Believe banks and government offices are closed for these two days. PRivate companies? Up2U That's my understanding too Axel. Our company is too kinneow to give the troops a break... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markuk Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 we are just giving the 12th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Explorer Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 I got 12 and 13 Explorer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axel Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Guess, too generous. 2 days, following the banks etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai Yen Yen Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Will the bars be open? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frodo Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 I can't find this on any other websites listing Thai public holidays......does anyone know if these extra holidays apply to the rest of Thailand, or whether it is just another way for British civil servants to dodge work. It would be handy to know... I'm starting to wonder if this is a Bangkok holiday only. According to the school director where I'm employed, the holidays don't necessarily apply outside of Bangkok. The few teachers I've also spoken with in the area (Rangsit) have also stated the same thing, "Open for business." Anyone else in other provinces finding this true as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfessorFart Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 I've been given 2 days off as well in Nonthaburi! Ample time to shake off any World Cup Hangovers.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psychosid10 Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 The Administrative office of the building in which i work has sent out letters to all offices in the building to remain closed on 12th and 13th .. Anyways Thais seem to love their holidays .. I just realized that since april there have been at least 3-4 'long weekends' .. dont know how much it affects the efficiency of the economy .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannork Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 I can't find this on any other websites listing Thai public holidays... ...does anyone know if these extra holidays apply to the rest of Thailand, or whether it is just another way for British civil servants to dodge work. It would be handy to know... I'm starting to wonder if this is a Bangkok holiday only. According to the school director where I'm employed, the holidays don't necessarily apply outside of Bangkok. The few teachers I've also spoken with in the area (Rangsit) have also stated the same thing, "Open for business." Anyone else in other provinces finding this true as well? A lot of people have got the Friday off as well, the authorities fear traffic congestion in Bangkok which is why they always give public holidays to Bangkokians when foreign dignitaries and VIPs hit town, remember APEC, international Aids conference 2 years ago, King's jubilee 10 years ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendix Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Two days off in my place too . . . very happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 I just love it. I've asked and where I work, the powers-that-be haven't decided. I am in Samut Prakarn, so I don't know if I'll get it or not. I'm sure I won't unless the management is pressured into giving it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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