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February 9th, 2006, 15:05
June 12-13 public holidays clear Greater Bangkok for Royal events
BANGKOK, Feb 8 (TNA) - As Thailand prepares for an extraordinary burst of celebrations and ceremonies--marking the 60th anniversary of His Majesty the King's accesssion to the throne later this year, the government is clearing the avenues by designating June 12-13 as special public holidays for government and private offices in Bangkok and surrounding provinces.
The cabinet approved the special public holidays in Greater Bangkok at its official meeting in Thailand's northern resort city of Chiang Mai Tuesday, according to Deputy Government Spokesman Danuporn Punnakan.
On June 9, Mr. Danuporn said, Royal events at the Grand Palace will auspiciously mark His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 60 years on the throne--making King Rama IX the world's longest monarch--but it would not be designated as a public holiday.
Government and private offices are, however, asked to allow their staff to take part in the Royal events and return to work.
Historic state and Royal ceremonies and events on a scale not seen before will be held on June 12-13.
Royalty or their designated representatives from countries around the world have been invited to join, according to the deputy government spokesman.
The special public holidays are intended to reduce traffic congestion in Greater Bangkok.
BANGKOK, Feb 8 (TNA) - As Thailand prepares for an extraordinary burst of celebrations and ceremonies--marking the 60th anniversary of His Majesty the King's accesssion to the throne later this year, the government is clearing the avenues by designating June 12-13 as special public holidays for government and private offices in Bangkok and surrounding provinces.
The cabinet approved the special public holidays in Greater Bangkok at its official meeting in Thailand's northern resort city of Chiang Mai Tuesday, according to Deputy Government Spokesman Danuporn Punnakan.
On June 9, Mr. Danuporn said, Royal events at the Grand Palace will auspiciously mark His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 60 years on the throne--making King Rama IX the world's longest monarch--but it would not be designated as a public holiday.
Government and private offices are, however, asked to allow their staff to take part in the Royal events and return to work.
Historic state and Royal ceremonies and events on a scale not seen before will be held on June 12-13.
Royalty or their designated representatives from countries around the world have been invited to join, according to the deputy government spokesman.
The special public holidays are intended to reduce traffic congestion in Greater Bangkok.