rooster59 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Week-long celebration of the King planned next monthBANGKOK: The government will be holding a week long celebration of His Majesty the King's 88th birthday anniversary from December 1-7. Prime Minister’s Office permanent secretary Pol Gen Ake Angsananont said after chairing a meeting to prepare for the celebration.He said an official opening ceremony of the celebrations will be held on December 1 at 6 pm at the National Museum.Other activities scheduled to be held include an alms-giving ceremony of five religions at Sanam Luang, an exhibition of a sacred Buddha statue for the public to pay respect and worship.Various activities will also be organised and the public could also enjoy a tour of the national museum at night.Additionally, the government will set up signing posts at different locations across the capital, so that the public could write their well wishes to the King.Yaowarat or Bangkok China Town will be closed off traffic on December 5 to allow activities to be held along the road.In the provinces, celebrations will also be held at the same time.Pol Gen Ake said that the government also invite the public to adorn yellow shirts throughout December. Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/week-long-celebration-of-the-king-planned-next-month -- Thai PBS 2015-11-28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amdy2206 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 A great reason to avoid Thailand during those dates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 For me personally the most important event of next week will take place on 4 December at about noon. That is the day that my monthly pension will be transferred to my Bangkok Bank account as it is every month. I know to others it may not be important, but it is to me because it litterly is the means of surviving here in Bangkok for another month and paying my monthly rent. I do have funds to live if need be, but it would be a problem if the monthly funds transfer was somehow missed. Thank you for that. Long Live The King. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 For me personally the most important event of next week will take place on 4 December at about noon. That is the day that my monthly pension will be transferred to my Bangkok Bank account as it is every month. I know to others it may not be important, but it is to me because it litterly is the means of surviving here in Bangkok for another month and paying my monthly rent. I do have funds to live if need be, but it would be a problem if the monthly funds transfer was somehow missed. What riveting Information, I'm sure most of Thailand will be suitably impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
than Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Long Live the King Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jip99 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Let's hope that after the 5th we can raise a glass of something in celebration of His Majesty's birthday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimchibob Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Does this mean that all banks, Thai Govt offices, etc., will be closed 1-7 Dec? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDfella Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I think there is an ulterior motive...give the people more celebrations and they'll forget about other things. Not a new ploy...the ancient Roman Emperors did it all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonypace02 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I think there is an ulterior motive...give the people more celebrations and they'll forget about other things. Not a new ploy...the ancient Roman Emperors did it all the time. Indeed. Bread and circuses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nong38 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Does this mean that all banks, Thai Govt offices, etc., will be closed 1-7 Dec? Well its not the week prior to the great event you need to look at its the week after! The 7th is a Bank Holiday for the 5th. Tuesday and Wednesday look to be normal, there was talk of Thursday being an additional days holiday as Friday is another Bank Holiday! Plan your trips to the bank this week for Tuesday and Wednesday. Anyone know if there will be beer restrictions the week prior and he week after? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farangmick Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I think there is an ulterior motive...give the people more celebrations and they'll forget about other things. Not a new ploy...the ancient Roman Emperors did it all the time. Indeed. Bread and circuses. Sticky rice and Temple fairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy50 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I think there is an ulterior motive...give the people more celebrations and they'll forget about other things. Not a new ploy...the ancient Roman Emperors did it all the time. Who needs gladiatorial combat to the death in front of bloodthirsty baying crowds when we have Thai roads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Off topic/responses to it and flame style posts removed. A few others treading a very dangerous line have also been removed. 1) You will not express disrespect of the King of Thailand or any one member of the Thai royal family, whether living or deceased, nor to criticize the monarchy as an institution.By law, the Thai Royal Family are above politics. Speculation, comments and discussion of either a political or personal nature are not allowed when discussing HM The King or the Royal family.*Discussion of the Lese Majeste law or Lese Majeste cases is permitted on the forum, providing no comment or speculation is made referencing the royal family.To breach these rules may result in immediate ban. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilsonandson Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Does this mean that all banks, Thai Govt offices, etc., will be closed 1-7 Dec?Well its not the week prior to the great event you need to look at its the week after! The 7th is a Bank Holiday for the 5th. Tuesday and Wednesday look to be normal, there was talk of Thursday being an additional days holiday as Friday is another Bank Holiday! Plan your trips to the bank this week for Tuesday and Wednesday.Anyone know if there will be beer restrictions the week prior and he week after? Yes I would also like to know if the 11th of December is a national holiday? The 10th is constitution day.Is it a 2 day working week 7th-11th December? Would be nice to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tominbkk Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Couple people in the pic didn't get the line message to dress yellow tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Couple people in the pic didn't get the line message to dress yellow tomorrow. They won't be on the team by tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Couple people in the pic didn't get the line message to dress yellow tomorrow. Couple people in the pic didn't get the line message to dress yellow tomorrow. They won't be on the team by tomorrow! I believe the official colour is now yellow with a light blue trim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 It would be nice but maybe too much to ask that timely notice is given as to what all the celebrations and holidays will mean in respect of what's open or not with regards to govt offices, banks etc, restrictions on alcohol sales and consumption etc. LoS has a habit of leaving things open and very flexible which certainly suits those who can make their own interpretation as they ' enforce ' what they consider to be the law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohy Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 That week seems a perfect time to schedule a Vietnam business trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Last minute planing again... Well here in the UK Liz will be 90 next year and event planning is well under way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copa8 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I think there is an ulterior motive...give the people more celebrations and they'll forget about other things. Not a new ploy...the ancient Roman Emperors did it all the time. Who needs gladiatorial combat to the death in front of bloodthirsty baying crowds when we have Thai roads. Is it really that bad? Based on road deaths per 100,000 vehicles, Thailand is somewhere in the middle @92. India is @207. Nigeria @425. Central African Republic @13,472 (yikes!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbbbooboo Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Lol.....it must be getting close to the point where holidays exceed the number of working days in a year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDfella Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 I think there is an ulterior motive...give the people more celebrations and they'll forget about other things. Not a new ploy...the ancient Roman Emperors did it all the time. Who needs gladiatorial combat to the death in front of bloodthirsty baying crowds when we have Thai roads. Ha! Oh Yeah, yes! So right. It means I'll have to stock this week and then stay at home during festivities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bim Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 I am looking forward to this event very much. Long live the king. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai Dee Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 One off-topic post has been removed from this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4evermaat Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 It would be nice to know the de-facto banking /govt holiday routine. I was speculating thurs-mon 04-07 Dec would be govt holidays, with the mall branches close early on 04 and fully 05 dec only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapson Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 It would be great to know if the 11th bike for dad day is a holiday, giving us a four day break? are they still in the meeting talking about that one? or has it been ruled out now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 (edited) Last minute planing again... Well here in the UK Liz will be 90 next year and event planning is well under way. What colour shirt will we be required to wear next year, for Her Majestys birthday? Edited November 29, 2015 by JAG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.png.3b3332cc2256ad0edbc2fe9404feeef0.png)
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now