Popular Post webfact Posted September 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2020 Long weekends announced for November, December By The Nation The Cabinet has set November 19-20 as special holidays in a bid to stimulate the tourism industry. Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said on Tuesday (September 22) that these days were being named public holidays to encourage spending. The days will be attached to the weekend resulting in a four-day holiday. The November holidays were proposed to the Cabinet by Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam on Tuesday. The Cabinet also agreed to set December 11 as a compensatory day off for Father’s Day on December 5, which falls on a Saturday. With Constitution Day falling on December 10, having the following day off will result in a long weekend, which should encourage people to go away on trips. Meanwhile, Phiphat said there should be no reason to launch new measures to stimulate the tourism industry because previous measures are in full swing. Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30394945 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2020-09-22 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PatOngo Posted September 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2020 Drop 300 per day in lost wages, spend 1000 per day in the shops, that'll work! 4 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mark131v Posted September 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2020 Nice one!!! Economics Thai style rather than kickstart the economy have another couple of long weekend's off #thickasmince_canttreatstupid! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RotBenz8888 Posted September 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2020 53 minutes ago, webfact said: no reason to launch new measures to stimulate the tourism industry because previous measures are in full swing. 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxe1200 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 33 minutes ago, RotBenz8888 said: The government could promote the Motel concept, which was very successful in the U.S. The Roach Motel: "They do check in, but they don't check out!" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post shady86 Posted September 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2020 That would help to create more jobs to clean up the mess on roads and tourists spots. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DrTuner Posted September 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2020 The resulting road carnage should remove a few unemployed. Cunning plan. 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lahgon29 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Great. Only government employees and private school teachers get paid. Everybody else works. Parents at my kids school will blow up, in their don't lose face, Thai way. There seems to be a disconnect between economic reality and wishful thinking here. Bit like Alice in Wonderland. TIT. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post petedk Posted September 23, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 23, 2020 Quote With Constitution Day falling on December 10, having the following day off will result in a long weekend, which should encourage people to go away on trips. Last time we had a long weekend, my friends drove from Bangkok to Hua Hin. The journey took 7 hours! They said they would never travel on a long weekend again. 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo2014 Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Just in time for the Burning Crop Festival - lovely to have extra time to suck up all that pollution again. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bronzedude Posted September 23, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 23, 2020 Thanks for letting me know what days NOT to travel. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLW Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 36 minutes ago, petedk said: Last time we had a long weekend, my friends drove from Bangkok to Hua Hin. The journey took 7 hours! They said they would never travel on a long weekend again. It's to be expected, however if you leave very early in the morning, even on long weekends the traffic is bearable. On the other hand, every popular spot from IG/FB is flooded with selfish wannabe models and photographs. This annoys me more than the traffic... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 17 hours ago, PatOngo said: Drop 300 per day in lost wages, spend 1000 per day in the shops, that'll work! National holidays for who... civil servants while everyone else has to work? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Possible disruption to pension payments into Thai banks????? (again) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shackleton Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 I recall saying they should have more 4 day holidays They must be reading Thai Visa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick501 Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 2 hours ago, petedk said: Last time we had a long weekend, my friends drove from Bangkok to Hua Hin. The journey took 7 hours! They said they would never travel on a long weekend again. Was travelling against the traffic that day, at close to normal speed. Literally didn't see a car even inching forward for 80km. Just looking at it was enough to ensure I'll never be on a highway on a public holiday. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 A troll post has been removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterphuket Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 2 hours ago, bronzedude said: Thanks for letting me know what days NOT to travel. Indeed, I have put a note on my calendar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 (edited) When I lived in Bangkok I always made a point of NOT traveling on holiday weekends it used to be pleasant around Sukhumvit with no traffic fi I wanted to go on a trip wait until after all the nutcases have come back Edited September 23, 2020 by ChipButty 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brain150 Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 I doubt there will be many people left for a holiday in November and December !!! The economy gets worse every week with no end in sight ! All tourist areas will be completely deserted by then. Savings go low, credit cards are maxed out ... and at some point the banks want their money back ! Going to be interesting to see this insanity evolve. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 In the Uk they are talking about 4-4.5 million people being unemployed soon. I can just imagine the reaction of them to being told they need to help out the economy by spending money on a new few bank holidays 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realfunster Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Still waiting for official announcement from my employer but : 1) December holiday appears to be simply moving the Public Holiday from Monday 7/12 to Friday 11/12. Thursday is already a Public Holiday, so limited impact on business but a 4 day weekend created. 2) The 2 days in November. I very much doubt the private sector are going to be bothering with these. However, it depends what kind of decree is issued. Every year additional government public holidays seem to be announced and the private sector ignores nearly all of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyman567 Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 23 days off a year not enough? Then again they have to keep the road Toll up there Thailand is aiming for the gold medal in road deaths 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Rodriguez Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 would not want to run a business here... what's next ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natway09 Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 The cull on the roads must be loosing impetus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarky cat Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 is there an ical of these holidays for download? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djayz Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Bender Rodriguez said: would not want to run a business here... what's next ? This article paints a different picture. Not sure if it's the same Thailand though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyman567 Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 18 hours ago, RichardColeman said: In the Uk they are talking about 4-4.5 million people being unemployed soon. I can just imagine the reaction of them to being told they need to help out the economy by spending money on a new few bank holidays Richard so true what you said Why In Thailand would people want to go on holidays Lots have lost their jobs and are struggling to put food on table They is there no 1 priority FOOD The government main priorities are defense and having less time at work Peoples welfare is bottom of their list 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yinn Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 Good. Should be fun. be good for tourist business, restaurants. They need it. But.... TVF grumpy guys. 28/ 28 negaitive complaain post. Not one positive post? Gee. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonray Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 On 9/22/2020 at 4:56 PM, fxe1200 said: The government could promote the Motel concept, which was very successful in the U.S. The Roach Motel: "They do check in, but they don't check out!" Why go to a motel when most condos have them for free ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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