Three-day public holiday begins for Buddhist lent

Chutharat Plerin

PHUKET:-- Government offices, along with many private businesses, will be closed over the next three days, as Buddhists across the country mark Asanha Bucha Day and the Khao Phansa Holiday.

Alcohol sales are also prohibited during the official public holidays on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Asanha Bucha, which falls on Tuesday, commemorates the Lord Buddhas first teaching of Dhamma (Truth) to his disciples.

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-- Phuket Gazette 2016-07-18

"Alcohol sales are also prohibited during the official public holidays on Tuesday and Wednesday."

Running to the 7/11 to fetch the master Pokemon...

Btw Is the immigration open on Thursday and Friday?

"Alcohol sales are also prohibited during the official public holidays on Tuesday and Wednesday."

Running to the 7/11 to fetch the master Pokemon...

Btw Is the immigration open on Thursday and Friday?

Yes, will be open again Thursday.

"Alcohol sales are also prohibited during the official public holidays on Tuesday and Wednesday."

Running to the 7/11 to fetch the master Pokemon...

Btw Is the immigration open on Thursday and Friday?

Yes, will be open again Thursday.

Yep... and if you go, take your BED with you as the place is going to be very, very busy catching up with the back-log.

Does anybody know when the banks will reopen.or are they having the long holiday ?

Thanx in advance.

Does anybody know when the banks will reopen.or are they having the long holiday ?

Thanx in advance.

Also Thursday, but certain branches are open every day.