Answered6 years ago
Are immigration services in Phuket closed for Songkran?
So a friend went to immigration in Phuket today and they had a sign saying they are closed the whole week for Songkran???
Answer summary
A post by a user reveals that the immigration office in Phuket is closed for the Songkran holiday, leading to a discussion about holiday customs in Thailand. The comments include reactions to the closure, clarifications about the specific dates of closure across different regions, and some commentary on the rudeness exhibited by other users in response to the post.
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Jon ********
You dont say...
Andy *******
TiT .. ๐๐คฃ๐
Andy **********
Yes of course
Irina **********
The immigration office will operate on the 16th of April, Friday
Bobby ********
This is the home page of Phuket Immigration which states 10-15 April, which indicates it will be open on Friday.
Nicole *********
Why do people leave such rude and snarky comments? Even in my own country sometimes Iโm surprised when things are closed for holidays. Are folks this rude to foreigners/immigrants at home when they make a mistake or donโt understand? Sheesh.
Michael *********
Nicole Jackson yes! Don't forget ignorance
Nick *******
We get loads of mouthy people on here hiding behind their keyboards. They would never say it to ur face though.
Nicole *********
โIn the USโ I was born and raised there and grew up and around immigrants and such and we did not bust balls. But then we were decent people. Ugh, these groups are full of weirdos.
John **********
Nicole Jackson Thailand is full of weirdos.
Garrett ***********
Nicole I can remember as a child thinking adults where weird...
Nick *******
@Garrett **********
i still do ๐Garrett ***********
@Nic***
In the US we call it "busting balls". Once you become an adult most people stop being offended by every little thing someone says. 
Oliver *************
@Nicole ********
Feeling of Supieroroty A Weakness it is 
Michael ********
Happy new year
Lisa ********************
Yep. All immigration offices are
Kevin *********
Nick *******
@Lisa *******************
incorrect. Immigration is open on Friday 16th. Lisa ********************
@Nick ******
yeah that's after Songkran holidaysNick *******
@Lisa *******************
yes i knowLisa ********************
@Ni**
Pattaya is too touristy for me. Not real ThailandNick *******
@Lisa *******************
good for u. ๐Nick *******
@Gareth *******
no, they still have songkran, but without the water. ๐
Gareth ********
@Nick ******
not this year or last year.Lisa ********************
@Ni**
not new to Thailand, I live here. Just never been to Pattaya. Never wanted to. Never will. ๐Nick *******
@Lisa *******************
are you new to Thailand? Pattaya & surrounding areas have their own Songkran afterwards every year. Lisa ********************
@Ni**
that's strange, because Songkran is today where I amNick *******
@Lisa *******************
no, Pattaya, Jomtien, Nakula have Songkran holiday 17th-19th
Luc ************
Banks are also closed.
Byron *******
OPWow, everyone's got their comedian pants on tonight๐
Garrett ***********
@By***
Lol, it would have been different if you posted it as a statement telling everyone. However you posted it as a question with multiple question marks Indicating you were surprised and verifying it was correct information. 
Jim ********
@Garrett **********
regardless of the question marks it was clearly a statement as it was stating somethingJim ********
@Byron ******
Iโm sure you were just letting everyone know incase people didnโt know. As usual the dickheads have piped up ๐๐
Niclas ***********
Did you call someone also or just post on FB?
Jonathan ***********
Writtten everywhere on thai website
Kevin *******
what do you expect
Mike *********
Of course
ิฑีคีกีด ********
Songkhran, nothing gets done for 10 days minimum
Michael *********
@Adam *******
yes, thats the hangover recovery time. Many people drinking from light till dark. 
Steve *********
It is Thai NY, what do you expect.
If you live in another Country best find out their holidays & customs.
If you live in another Country best find out their holidays & customs.
Michael *********
@Steve ********
it's Ramadan to just so everyone knows Steve *********
@Michael ********
yes, but unless you live in Southern Thailand, 95% are not Muslims so will not be celebrating Ramadan.They will ge having alcohol, eating a lot during the day & night.
Iunian *****
@Steve ********
Ramadan is not to be celebrated, Eid al Fitr is the actual end of Ramadan auspicious daySteve *********
@Michael ********
Most definitely.Michael *********
@Steve ********
I know this I live and work in Afghanistan and transit through Dubai. Ramadan influences many things like restraunt, airport schedules and bar openings. People should just be aware Garrett ***********
No shit????
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