BANGKOK, 15 October 2013 (NNT) – The cabinet has decided to extend the New Year holidays to five days, announcing December 30 as an additional public holiday.
According to the government spokesperson, the cabinet has approved The Secretariat of the Cabinet’s request declaring Monday, December 30, 2013 as an additional public holiday.
It is expected that the extended holiday will lead to more public spending, which, in turn, will drive the economy forward and support the tourism sector.
This year-end holiday season will begin on December 28, 2013 to January 1, 2014, for a total of 5 days.