Opening hours in Thailand
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It is of course useful for tourists to know what the opening times are in Thailand, hence this overview.
In Thailand, different types of institutions and companies have different opening hours.
Government offices and most tourist attractions are typically open Monday through Friday from 08.30:16.30am to XNUMX:XNUMXpm, while some tourist attractions in busy travel cities such as Bangkok, Pattaya, Chiang Mai, and Phuket may stay open longer.
Private companies can also vary in their hours of operation, but most businesses are open Monday through Friday from 08.30:17.30 a.m. to XNUMX:XNUMX p.m. Some businesses are also open on Saturdays.
Banks are typically open Monday through Friday from 08.30:15.30 a.m. to 10.30:19.30 p.m., although some bank branches, particularly those in department stores, may be open daily from XNUMX:XNUMX a.m. to XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.
Museums and art galleries are typically open daily from 09.00am to 16.00pm, excluding Mondays. Some institutions are closed one day a week or on every national holiday.
Department stores are usually open every day from 10.00 a.m. to 22.00 p.m., while the hours of some markets vary depending on the products.
Pubs and bars are generally open from 20.00pm to 01.00am, while some bars are also restaurants and may be open earlier in the day, so they may be open from 10.00am to 02.00am.
The opening hours of restaurants vary depending on their menus and locations. Some are open from breakfast to evening, while others are open only in the evening or open 24 hours a day.
Skytrain (BTS) On subway (MRT) are usually open daily from 06.00 a.m. to 00.00 a.m., although hours may be extended during major events or holidays.
Government institutions, such as immigration offices, but also banks are closed on (Buddhist) holidays. The banks in department stores are usually open.
Public holidays in Thailand
- Januari
- January 1 (Sunday): New Year's Day.
- January 2 (Monday): Substitute holiday for New Year's Day.
- FEBRUARY
- None
- MARCH
- March 6 (Monday): Makha Bucha Day.
- APRIL
- April 6 (Thursday): Chakri Day.
- April 13-15 (Thursday-Saturday) Songkran Thai New Year Water Festival.
- MEI
- May 1 (Monday): Labor Day.
- May 4 (Thursday): Coronation Day.
- May 5 (Friday): extra holiday.
- JUNE
- June 3 (Saturday): Visakha Bucha Day.
- June 3 (Saturday): Birthday of HM Queen Suthida.
- June 5 (Monday): Substitute holiday for Visakha Bucha Day and birthday of HM Queen Suthida.
- JULY
- July 28 (Friday): Birthday of HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X).
- AUGUST
- August 1 (Wednesday): Asahna Bucha Day.
- August 2 (Thursday): Khao Phansa (cannot be considered a national holiday).
- August 12 (Saturday): Birthday of HM Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother. Also celebrated as Mother's Day.
- August 14 (Monday): Substitute holiday for HM Queen Sirikit's birthday.
- SEPTEMBER
- None
- OCTOBER
- October 13 (Friday): Memorial Day of HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Also celebrated as Father's Day.
- October 23 (Monday): Chulalongkorn Day (Rama V Day).
- NOVEMBER
- None
- DECEMBER
- December 5 (Monday): King Bhumibol Birthday Commemoration Day. Also celebrated as Father's Day and National Day.
- December 10 (Sunday): Constitutional Day.
- December 11 (Monday): Substitute holiday for Constitution Day.
- December 31 (Sunday): New Year's Eve.
Source: TAT
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In November the Loy Krathong festival is held.
Yes is known, but is not an official holiday.
isn't October 24 a replacement day off?
By the way, the opening hours in Pattaya-Jomtien are very different
thanks for the agenda.
I know from experience that government offices are open from 08.30:16.30 to 15.30:XNUMX, despite Phuket being one of the busiest travel cities. In fact, I often see a sign saying that no numbers are available after XNUMX:XNUMX. However, they are very consistent in this regard.
Hans
This is the 2023 calendar. For 2024 the following upcoming dates apply:
July 22, replacement day off for Asarma Bucha Day
July 29, alternative day off for King Maha Vajiralongkorn's coronation day
August 12-14 Queen's birthday
October 14, replacement day off for King Bhumibol Remembrance Day
October 23 Chulalongkorn Day Rama V
December 5 birthday of King Bhumibol
December 30 - January 1 New Year's Eve leave
Just a point of attention, alcohol sales, even in well-opened supermarkets, are limited to 11:00 a.m. to 14:00 p.m. and 17:00 p.m. to 0:00 a.m.
Some supermarkets close the shelves, others simply leave them open, but if you have alcohol in your cart at the checkout at, for example, 16:55 PM, it will be unceremoniously taken out at the checkout.