PUBLISHED : 25 Jul 2023 at 14:02
The caretaker cabinet on Tuesday approved the cabinet secretariat’s proposal to declare Monday July 31 a special government holiday, creating a six-day vacation period from July 28-Aug 2 to spur tourism.
July 28 is His Majesty the King’s birthday, Aug 1 is Asana Bucha Day and Aug 2 the beginning of Buddhist Lent, all government holidays. The extra day makes it an uninterrupted six day-weekend for government employees.
A spsokesman said it was hoped the long holiday would encourage people to travel, which would boost the overall economy.