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Public holidays in Thailand are regulated by the government, and most are observed by both the public and private sectors. There are usually nineteen public holidays in a year, but more may be declared by the cabinet. Other observances, both official and non-official, local and international, are observed to varying degrees throughout the country.
Thai (left) and Chinese (right) holy days. Red numerals mark Sundays and public holidays in Thailand.; Buddha images mark Buddhist Sabbaths, Wan Phra (วันพระ).; Red tablets with white Chinese characters mark the New and Full Moons of the Chinese calendar, which typically differ by one day from those of the Thai.
On 28 February 1940, the Phibunsongkhram administration announced 23, 24, and 25 June to be consecutive public holidays every year to commemorate the National Day. [7] On 6 August 1948, these holidays were announced to be reduced to one day, 24 June.
The following table is a list of countries by number of public holidays excluding non-regular special holidays. Nepal and India have the highest number of public holidays in the world with 35 annually. Also, Nepal has 6 day working schedule in a week.
1 January – A tour bus crashes into a tree in Surat Thani province, killing five and injuring more than 30. [1]4 January – Myanmar repatriates 151 Thai prisoners. [2] [3]
Pages in category "Public holidays in Thailand" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
A train going from Bangkok to Chiang Mai collides with truck carrying a backhoe at a crossing near Chum Saeng district, Nakhon Sawan province, killing the train driver and injuring five people. [12] 23 January – Sa Kaeo province introduces a 10 pm curfew for minors aged under 15 following the murder of a 47-year old on 11 January by five ...
The king, or Chief Royal Astrologer on the monarch's behalf, issued an official notification on the new year to the public. The announcement, called Prakat Songkran ( Thai : ประกาศสงกรานต์ , Songkran notification), contained the information on Maha Songkran , Thaloengsok , the lunisolar calendar, and religious and ...