Public holidays and events 2007

[Lev]

A suggestion in another thread prompted the creation of a new page on the site:
Hua Hin public holidays and local events

If we have missed any events out or got any dates wrong please let us know, there were many conflicting sources out there.

[ozuncle]

Hello Lev,
I was wondering why I couldnt get in touch with someone in BKK today and now find out it is a Public Holiday. (substitute for NY Eve)
So that your Calendar is accurate, the following are also Bank Holidays in 2007.
April 16 (Songkran Substitute Day)
May 7 (Coronation Day Substitute)
August 13 (H.M.The Queens Birthday Substitute Day)

[lomuamart]

Now how many of those Bank Holidays are there? I've lost count.
However, if correct, I'd reckon that half the country is on holiday for the other half of the year.
Can't be a bad country to live in
Important to know though. I just hate those lunar months.

[duan]

Can anyone tell me which dates in early January 2008 will be holidays in Thailand? Having experienced very heavy traffic from Hua Hin to Bangkok on both 1st and 2nd January 2007 I am anxious to avoid the same next year but unfortunately it looks like I will have to go to Bangkok on 2nd January 2008. I am hoping that the Thai long holiday will be 29th 30th 31st Dec and 1st Jan but would be very grateful if someone could confirm.