Bars Closure and Alcohol Ban in Thailand (2018)

In Thailand there are specific days when the sale of alcohol is officially banned nationwide and bars close. These days are likely Buddhist and some public Holidays.

Please note that an alcohol ban may be imposed and bars and all kind of entertainment venue ...



Name of Thai Holiday/Festival
2018
Previous Record
New Year's Day
1st January
No History of Closure
Chinese New Year
16th February
No History of Closure
Magha Puja / Makha Bucha
1st March
No History of Closure
Chakri Day
6th April
General Closures
Songkran
13-14-15 April
No History of Closure
Thailand Labor Day
1st May
No History of Closure
Coronation Day
5th May
No History of Closure
Visakha Bucha / Vesak Day
29th May
General Closures
Royal Ploughing Ceremony
mid-May TBA
No History of Closure
Asalha Puja Day
27th July
General Closures
Buddhist Lent Day (Wan Khao Phansa)
28th July
General Closures
H.M. The King's Birthday (Rama X)
12th August
No History of Closure
End of Buddhist Lent Day (Wan Awk Phansa)
24th October
General Closures
The Passing of Rama IX
13th October
Occasional Closures
Thod Kathin (Kathina)
25th October
No History of Closure
Chulalongkorn Memorial Day
23rd October
No History of Closure
Royal Funeral, H. M. The King Rama IX
TBA
No History of Closure
Loy Krathong
23rd November
No History of Closure
H.M. The King's Birthday (Rama IX) - Father' Day
5th December
Occasional Closures
Thai Constitution Day
10th December
No History of Closure
New Years' Eve
31st December
No History of Closure




:. Thai public holidays holidays & festivals in Thailand 2018 (2561 B.E.) .: 

3 comments:

  1. August 12 is H.M. The Queens birthday.
    Not the King's birthday.

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  2. Closed from 6pm 16 to 6pm 17 March (for pre-election)
    Closed form 6pm 23 to 6pm 24 March Election Day

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