Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Memory cards for digital cameras are generally widely available in the more popular
formats and are available in the electronic sections of most shopping malls.
Be considerate when taking photographs of the locals. Learn how to ask politely in Thai
and wait for an embarrassed nod. In some of the regularly visited hill-tribe areas be pre-
pared for the photographed subject to ask for money in exchange for a picture. Some hill
tribes will not allow you to point a camera at them.
POST
Thailand has an efficient postal service. Typical provincial post offices keep the following
hours: 8.30am to 4.30pm weekdays and 9am to noon on Saturdays. Larger main post of-
fices in provincial capitals may also be open for a half-day on Sundays.
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
Government offices and banks close on the following days:
1 January
New Year's Day
February
(date varies) Makha Bucha, Buddhist holy day
6 April
Chakri Day, commemorating the founder of the Chakri dynasty, Rama I
13-14 April
Songkran Festival, traditional Thai New Year and water festival
5 May
Coronation Day, commemorating the 1946 coronation of HM the King and HM
the Queen
1 May
Labour Day
May/June
(date varies) Visaka Bucha, Buddhist holy day
July
(date varies) Asanha Bucha, Buddhist holy day
12 August
Queen's Birthday
23 October
Chulalongkorn Day
October/November
(date varies) Ork Phansaa, the end of Buddhist 'lent'
5 December
King's Birthday
10 December
Constitution Day
31 December
New Year's Eve
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