Financial institutions told to put off Songkran holidays
The Bank of Thailand today (March 18) announced cancellation of the annual Songkran holidays, scheduled April 13-15, for financial institutions .
The central bank’s move came following the Cabinet's decision to postpone the water- splashing festival and all related activities . The government has also ordered the closures of entertainment venues in Bangkok for 14 days to stem the spread of Covid-19.
The central bank said financial institutions will be allowed to take substitute holidays at later dates . The number of Covid-19 infections in Thailand has risen to 212 cases, following a spike in recent days.
