Cabinet approves extra day off, allows 6-day holiday

PUBLISHED : 25 Jul 2023 at 14:02

Holidaymakers prepare to board a ferry to Koh Kut, a popular island in Trat province, on June 3 this year. The caretaker cabinet on Tuesday declared Monday July 31 a special government holiday, creating a six-day vacation period from July 28-Aug 2 to spur tourism. (Photo: Jakkrit Waewkraihong)

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 Asanha 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 spokesman said it was hoped the long holiday would encourage people to travel, which would boost the overall economy.

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Keita Posted : 0 | 27 Jul 2023 at 19.11

The impact of adding one extra national holiday on a country's GDP can vary depending on several factors, such as the size and structure of the economy, the nature of the holiday, and the overall economic conditions. Here are some key points to consider: Productivity Loss: One immediate effect of an extra holiday is a reduction in working days, leading to a decrease in productivity. If the holiday results in a significant portion of the workforce taking the day off, there will be less economic activity during that period. Industry and Sector Dependence: Some industries may be more affected than others. For example, essential services like h

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Tige Posted : 76 | 27 Jul 2023 at 10.36

I've travelled a lot and I am yet to find a country that has more holidays than Thailand....it borders on ridiculous... People will end saying " I took a day off from holidays to go to work"...Tige

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kasetekorn Posted : 548 | 25 Jul 2023 at 17.40

Two dry days in the middle of the holiday is hardly going to boost the economy by encouraging festivities.

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- chalard | 26 Jul 2023 at 08.00
  
  The 2 days are at the end of the holiday... If u r Thai, u need to learn more about your culture... lol
  
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- gleentea | 25 Jul 2023 at 18.29
  
  Not everyone requires alcohol.
  
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DrVader Posted : 1,011 | 25 Jul 2023 at 16.28

Somehow, it is not clear to me that domestic tourism helps the economy compared to people working to create consumable wealth and paying down excessive debt???maybe running the production line another 6 days and exporting the vehicles would be better?????

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- Thanaphorn | 25 Jul 2023 at 19.59
  
  Indeed... basic Economics. I remember that from our economics class in M6. Holidays lower the overall GDP.
  
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I've travelled a lot and I am yet to find a country that has more holidays than Thailand....it borders on ridiculous... People will end saying " I took a day off from holidays to go to work"...Tige

Two dry days in the middle of the holiday is hardly going to boost the economy by encouraging festivities.

The 2 days are at the end of the holiday... If u r Thai, u need to learn more about your culture... lol

Not everyone requires alcohol.

Somehow, it is not clear to me that domestic tourism helps the economy compared to people working to create consumable wealth and paying down excessive debt???maybe running the production line another 6 days and exporting the vehicles would be better?????

Indeed... basic Economics. I remember that from our economics class in M6. Holidays lower the overall GDP.