Public holidays
News and insights on Thailand’s public holidays, including national observances, long weekends, cultural traditions, and holiday travel updates.
- Thailand Travel
Holidays and observances in Thailand in 2025
As we get ready for the new year, it’s a…
- Thai Life
Celebrating Thailand’s Father’s Day
Thailand’s Father’s Day, celebrated on 5th December, is a heartfelt…
- Thailand News
Thailand announces extra holiday to boost Songkran economy
Thailand’s financial sector is set to benefit from an additional…
- Thailand News
Thai government announces five-day weekend for Songkran holiday
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin declared Friday, April 12 a special government…
- Phuket News
Extended Thai public holidays offer rare six-day break amidst King’s birthday
In the week ahead, residents and visitors in Phuket are…
- Pattaya News
Upcoming public holidays and impact on immigration office hours
Thailand is gearing up for three upcoming public holidays that…
- Thailand News
Thailand among 25 countries with least paid leave days
Thailand is among a list of countries offering the least…
- Thailand News
Chakri Day 2022: All you need to know about Thailand’s public holiday
Chakri Memorial Day is an annual public holiday that’s observed…
- Visa Information
Deadline to apply for “Covid” visa extension July 29; office closures
The deadline to apply for a 60-day special “Covid” visa…
- Events
Chakri Memorial Day – why is it a public holiday in Thailand?
April 6 is a prominent holiday for Thais as they…
- Tourism News
Tourism operators pinning hopes on Songkran holiday
Thai hotels and airlines are pinning their hopes on Songkran…
- Thailand News
Thailand’s fusion of religious beliefs: Buddhism, Animism and Brahmanism
Thailand’s people are known for being devout Theravada, or orthodox,…
- Tourism News
Thai government promises more long weekends in 2021, travel bubbles after April
In a bid to further boost domestic tourism, the Thai…
- Tourism News
Poll finds most Thais have no plans to travel during long weekends
Most Thai people plan to spend long weekends at home…
- Tourism News
Over 5 million escape Bangkok by car and public transport as holiday begins
The Transport Ministry says just under 5.3 million Bangkok residents…
- Tourism News
Thai hotels concerned extra holidays may not benefit all
As the Cabinet confirms two additional long weekends in November…
