Opening hours in Thailand
It is of course useful for tourists to know what the opening times are in Thailand, hence this overview.
Asahna Bucha Day and holiday week
Next Wednesday and Thursday, Asahna Bucha Day is celebrated in Thailand. This public holiday marks the day Buddha delivered his first sermon in Benares, India, more than 2500 years ago. The exact date of this Buddha Day is determined by the position of the moon, but it is usually held in July or August.
Thai holidays and events in 2022
Below are the dates for public holidays (days off) in Thailand in 2022. More special days may be added. In particular, please note that government offices and immigration offices in Thailand are closed on public holidays. Keep that in mind if you need to extend your visa or need consular services.
Agenda: September 28, the Thai National Flag Day
Put it in your diary: September 28 is National Flag Day in Thailand. This date commemorates the anniversary of the current tricolor Thai flag which was introduced by King Rama VI on September 1917.
National holiday Belgium on July 21, 2020
No, I did not know that this Belgian national holiday existed, but then I am not Belgian, but Dutch. I was made aware of it by the poster on the Facebook page of the gentlemen's club Babylon here in Pattaya, where it is celebrated with free Belgian fries.
Two new public holidays in Thailand
Thailand will have two new official holidays and commemoration days, namely July 28 and October 13. The twenty-eighth of July is the birthday of the new king Vajiralongkorn and the thirteenth of October is the anniversary of the death of the king Bhumibol.
National holidays in Thailand
There are 10 national holidays in Thailand that you should take into account when traveling or staying in Thailand.
Events & Festivals 2014 Thailand
There are numerous festivals and special events throughout the year in Thailand. Sometimes they are nationwide celebrations such as Songkran and Loy Krathong), but there are also events that focus on a city or province.
Thais have few days off
Worldwide, there are large differences between the average number of days off to which employees are entitled each year, according to research. Mexicans have the least reason to cheer with only 13 days off. Thai also get off badly with 21 days off.
Thailand public holidays 2013
Thailand has a number of public holidays. It is useful for tourists to know which ones because government services, large companies and banks are closed on official holidays. Most shops, all shopping malls and almost all tourist attractions are open normally.
December XNUMXth is the birthday of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej
December 5 is a National Holiday in Thailand. Everyone has a day off and the Thai celebrate the birthday of His Royal Highness King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great. He was born on December 1927, 1946 and is the son of Prince Mahidol of Songkhla. Bhumibol is the ninth King of the Chakri dynasty. In XNUMX he was crowned King. He is now not only the longest reigning monarch in the history of Thailand, …