What are the immigration office closures in Thailand for August 2023?

Thailand Visa Rules Immigration Office Closures Buddhist Holidays Queens Birthday

Jul 17, 2023

a year ago

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August closures. 

Please note that immigration offices around the country will be closed on August 1st and 2nd (Buddhist Lent day and Asalha Puja day) and also on August 14th (a substitute day for the Queens birthday on the 12th). 

Plan accordingly. 

Land, sea or air borders are open as normal.

Edit: It appears that July 31st is also a holiday too. This means immigration offices will be closed from the 28th July until the 2nd of August and will reopen on the 3rd August. Avoid the 3rd if you possibly can. Many offices will be super busy with that amount of time being closed.

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In August 2023, immigration offices in Thailand will be closed for Buddhist Lent Day on August 1st and 2nd, as well as on August 14th, which serves as a substitute holiday for the Queen's birthday. Additionally, offices will be closed from July 28th to August 2nd due to the holidays, reopening on August 3rd, which is expected to be very busy. It's also noted that there will be a 48-hour alcohol ban during these Buddhist holidays.

John-Paul ******

What about the king birthday at the end of July.

a year ago

John-Paul ******

Thanks for that.

a year ago

Stuart *********

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@John-Paul *****

Er the post title is August closures. In a separate earlier post I noted that offices were closed on the 28th of July.

a year ago

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Sam *****

Khon kaen immigration also announce Friday the 28th as a holiday on their website. Not sure about other offices.

a year ago

Graham ******

@Sam ****

That's July as was reported previously, this is August

a year ago

Sam *****

@Graham *****

ok no worries, cheers. Just saw it was the same weekend.

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Sam *****

Brandon ************

Make sure you stock up on your drink of choice as both of those days are Buddhist holidays so there will be a 48 hour ban on the sale of alcohol.

a year ago

Stuart *********

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@Brandon ***********

Ah yes. Buddhist holidays are alcohol free days. Most larger shops won’t sell. Many restaurants or hotels can’t. Mom + Pop local shops won’t care.

Plan accordingly 😆

a year ago

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Stuart *********

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A two day closure will mean that August 3rd will generally be a manic day for many offices countrywide. Avoid it at all costs if you can.

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