Thailand declares extra holiday for a 6-day long weekend to spur tourism, economy

The extra holiday will ensure most public and private establishments will be shut between July 28 to Aug 2. - The Nation

BANGKOK (Bloomberg): Thailand’s cabinet approved an additional public holiday on July 31 to set a six-day break for most workers in a bid to spur tourism and private consumption.

The extra holiday will ensure most public and private establishments will be shut between July 28 to Aug 2, Government Deputy Spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek said in a statement on Tuesday (July 25).