Popular Post snoop1130 Posted June 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2020 Culture Ministry proposes holidays from July 4th to 9th for Songkran celebrations Motorists stop at a traffic light road intersection in Bangkok on June 1, 2020. (Photo by Romeo GACAD / AFP) Thailand’s Ministry of Culture will propose, to the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), the declaration of special public holidays, from July 4th to 9th, for belated Songkran celebrations, which were postponed from mid-April due to the coronavirus pandemic. Culture Minister Itthiphol Khunpluem said today that the period is suitable because July 4th and 5th are a weekend and, since July 5th is the Asalha Puja religious observance day, July 6th can be another holiday. By declaring the special Songkran holidays, Thai people will have a total of six days off to celebrate the water-splashing festival, said the Minister. Alternatively, the celebrations could be held at the end of July, when there is a special holiday for the birthday of His Majesty the King, he added. The Culture Minister added, however, that the issue must be discussed with health officials in the CCSA and the results of the easing of lockdown restrictions in the third phase in June will need to be assessed. Source: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/culture-ministry-proposes-holidays-from-july-4th-to-9th-for-songkran-celebrations/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2020-06-02 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thaiwrath Posted June 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2020 (edited) Absolutely ridiculous !!!!!!!! Edited June 2, 2020 by Thaiwrath . 57 1 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Yorkshire Tea Posted June 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2020 Just after getting the schools reopened. Plonkers! 35 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Wicked, be awesome if they can place it with an existing public holiday, that will be one less sick day I need to use to take the week off and 9 days lazing around on an Island sounds blissful after all this lockdown <deleted>. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post YetAnother Posted June 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2020 17 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: from July 4th to 9th, i propose 15 minutes on july 4th 15 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChipButty Posted June 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2020 Bars closed again? 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalevo Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 33 minutes ago, ChipButty said: Bars closed again? Probably as July 5th is a religious observance day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post graemeaylward Posted June 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2020 Why?????? Just Why!!!!!!! ??????? 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post couchpotato Posted June 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2020 So schools have been shut down for basically 3 months, then they open for 3 days and get shutdown again for another week. Plus many workers will be unpaid for this amazing holiday, after being on food handouts for 2-3 months. Plus of course the hundreds that will die on the roads.. some of these politicans are absolute morons. 43 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Paiman Posted June 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2020 1 hour ago, graemeaylward said: Why?????? Just Why!!!!!!! ??????? Most likely they are bored sh*tless in the Ministry of Culture and did some brainstorming. Kindergarten. 4 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Don Mega Posted June 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2020 56 minutes ago, couchpotato said: So schools have been shut down for basically 3 months, then they open for 3 days and get shutdown again for another week. Plus many workers will be unpaid for this amazing holiday, after being on food handouts for 2-3 months. Plus of course the hundreds that will die on the roads.. some of these politicans are absolute morons. what dates in the remainder of the year do you feel they should schedule the postponed public holidays ? 1 3 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Malawi Posted June 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2020 Probably to thin out the population a bit. A few road deaths will do nicely. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Malawi Posted June 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2020 8 minutes ago, Don Mega said: what dates in the remainder of the year do you feel they should schedule the postponed public holidays ? February 29, 30,31. 22 2 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post madmitch Posted June 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2020 Someone should pour cold water on this idea right now! (Sorry!) 7 1 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scorecard Posted June 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2020 7 hours ago, Don Mega said: what dates in the remainder of the year do you feel they should schedule the postponed public holidays ? None, cancel until next April. 28 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 9 hours ago, Thaiwrath said: Absolutely ridiculous !!!!!!!! Yes, but think of the pure, mindless fun it will generate! Sanoook mak! ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 (edited) 13 minutes ago, scorecard said: None, cancel until next April. They should have canceled yes or instead rescheduled them into an extra public holiday's during the later part of the year scattered on either a Monday or Friday over different months. Edited June 2, 2020 by Don Mega Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baansgr Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 7 hours ago, Don Mega said: what dates in the remainder of the year do you feel they should schedule the postponed public holidays ? October would be appropriate, schools would then have been back a few months and this time off would compensate for not having the half term holidays as normal. Also would see how the easing of openings has affected the virus numbers in anyway. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 (edited) 14 minutes ago, baansgr said: October would be appropriate, schools would then have been back a few months and this time off would compensate for not having the half term holidays as normal. Also would see how the easing of openings has affected the virus numbers in anyway. Assuming the MotoGP still goes ahead October would be my preferred month, still got tickets and accommodation booked but am holding off on applying for annual leave just yet. Edited June 2, 2020 by Don Mega spelling mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post quake Posted June 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2020 The time has passed. Get over it Thailand and move on. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quake Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 8 hours ago, Paiman said: Most likely they are bored sh*tless in the Ministry of Culture and did some brainstorming. Kindergarten. Impossible Totally brainless department. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Don Mega Posted June 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, quake said: The time has passed. Get over it Thailand and move on. Why should the Thai people get over it and move on ? Not all enjoy having 4 to 5 weeks annual leave (10 days is typical for the average worker) per year and factor in Public Holiday's to travel home to spend time with family and friends. Edited June 2, 2020 by Don Mega 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quake Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Just now, Don Mega said: Why should the Thai people get over it and move on ? Not all enjoy having 4 to 5 weeks annual leave (10 days is typical for the average worker) per year and factor in Public Holiday's to travel home to spend time with family and friends. sounds like you need to get over it as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 1 minute ago, quake said: sounds like you need to get over it as well. No I get 5 weeks annual leave so am not really fussed either way but with temporary closures many no longer have any annual leave left (those that still have jobs) so for them to go visit their sons, daughter,mothers and fathers they will need to take time off work unpaid.... surely covid has penalised them enough already so why rub salt into the wounds ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post quake Posted June 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2020 Just now, Don Mega said: No I get 5 weeks annual leave so am not really fussed either way but with temporary closures many no longer have any annual leave left (those that still have jobs) so for them to go visit their sons, daughter,mothers and fathers they will need to take time off work unpaid.... surely covid has penalised them enough already so why rub salt into the wounds ? like i said get over it and move on. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Just now, quake said: like i said get over it and move on. No. Put me on ignore of my posts annoy you. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post colinneil Posted June 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2020 Do the plonkers who are running this place ever THINK? How bloody stupid proposing song kran 4 days after the schools go back. Just think some silly plonker is getting paid to come up with that bloody crazy idea. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HashBrownHarry Posted June 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2020 39 minutes ago, Don Mega said: No I get 5 weeks annual leave so am not really fussed either way but with temporary closures many no longer have any annual leave left (those that still have jobs) so for them to go visit their sons, daughter,mothers and fathers they will need to take time off work unpaid.... surely covid has penalised them enough already so why rub salt into the wounds ? Surely Covid has also already had most people home with their families so stating that as a reason is a non starter. It's a stupid idea. 9 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 4 minutes ago, HashBrownHarry said: Surely Covid has also already had most people home with their families so stating that as a reason is a non starter. It's a stupid idea. inter-province travel was a no no. Removing workers rights is a stupid idea ?.... am sure the Unions will have a field day with the breach of work contracts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 10 hours ago, graemeaylward said: Why?????? Just Why!!!!!!! ??????? Plenty of wriggle room in those road statistics at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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