November 13, 20241 yr From Bangkok Post The cabinet has approved extra public holidays for next year and January 2026, declaring long-weekends to boost tourism and the overall economy. Deputy Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said after the meeting on Tuesday that the cabinet approved the ministry’s proposal for additional government holidays in June and August next year and in January 2026. The extra holidays next year are both Mondays, June 2 and Aug 11, with the Queen’s birthday holiday on June 3 and Mother’s Day on Aug 12 — creating a four-day weekend. Another added holiday is Friday, Jan 2, 2026, stretching the New Year break to five days, from Dec 31 to Jan 4 inclusive. There will now be 21 public holidays in 2025.
November 13, 20241 yr 5 hours ago, reader said: From Bangkok Post The cabinet has approved extra public holidays for next year and January 2026, declaring long-weekends to boost tourism and the overall economy. Deputy Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said after the meeting on Tuesday that the cabinet approved the ministry’s proposal for additional government holidays in June and August next year and in January 2026. The extra holidays next year are both Mondays, June 2 and Aug 11, with the Queen’s birthday holiday on June 3 and Mother’s Day on Aug 12 — creating a four-day weekend. Another added holiday is Friday, Jan 2, 2026, stretching the New Year break to five days, from Dec 31 to Jan 4 inclusive. There will now be 21 public holidays in 2025. Are they going for a world record? Should do wonders for productivity!
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