May 17, 18 official holidays in Bangkok

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May 17, 18 official holidays in Bangkok 
Bangkok Post: 16 May 2010
May 17, 18 official holidays in Bangkok

* Published: 16/05/2010 at 06:28 PM

The Centre for Resolution of Emergency Situation announced on the TV pool that the government has authorised May 17 and 18 to be official holidays in Bangkok.

CRES spokeman Col Sansern Kaewkamnerd said that the holiday annoucement is to to facilitate the government's attempt to deal with the current situation.

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Well with many roads closed & the skytrain not running it does make sense

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Thai Govt extends holiday until Friday 
Bangkok Post: 18 May 2010
Govt extends holiday until Friday

* Published: 18/05/2010 at 12:33 PM

The cabinet on Tuesday extended the two-day public holiday for government offices in Bangkok by another three days -- from Wednesday to Friday, deputy government spokesman Supachai Jaisamut said.

The extension of the holiday will give authorities more time to resolve the crisis, he said.

The government earlier declared Monday and Tuesday of this week as public service holidays, as the violence and street battles continue in the capital.