Tywais Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Public/Government holiday - 22 February (Monday) Makha Bucha Day Immigration will be closed as will all other government offices, main bank branches closed but satellite branches in places like malls open. This is also a no-alcohol day. How is Maka Bucha Day celebrated? In the morning many Thai people wake up early to give alms to monks. In the evening, temples are full of people listening to sermons. They often perform a ritual known as the the candle ceremony where they walk clockwise three times around the temple. holding flowers, incense and a lighted candle. In Thailand, the sale of alcohol is banned on religious holidays. This means bars and clubs are closed for the entire holiday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 Last call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyecatcher Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 hands up....who read the headline "holiday" and immediately thought about beer.? I did depsite the fact that I always have a box at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piewarmer Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I had a visit from BIB last night. Warned to close Monday... in the most friendly manner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomyumchai Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 i doubt ill have any problems spending 104bt tomorrow although holiday traffic might make crossing the road a bit more hectic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 On Monday, expect to see several requests on ThaiVisa forum, "Where can we find beer", desperate in Chiang Mai. regards worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MESmith Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 I had a visit from BIB last night. Warned to close Monday... in the most friendly manner. Were they carrying assault rifles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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