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Cabinet approves extra day off for 6-day holiday

Holidaymakers prepare to board a ferry to Koh Kut, a popular island in Trat province, on June 3 this year. (Photo: Jakkrit Waewkraihong)

The caretaker cabinet on Tuesday approved a proposal to declare Monday July 31 a special government holiday, creating a six-day vacation period from July 28-Aug 2.

July 28 is His Majesty the King's birthday, Aug 1 is Asana Bucha Day and Aug 2 the beginning of Buddhist Lent, all government holidays. The extra day makes it an uninterrupted six day-weekend for government employees.

A spokesman said it was hoped the long holiday would encourage people to travel, which would boost the economy.

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