Cabinet Approves Special Public Holidays on 28-29 September 2026 for Four Flood-Hit Provinces

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The Cabinet has resolved to designate 28-29 September 2026 as special public holidays, limited to Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, and Samut Prakan, due to heavy rainfall and widespread flooding that has affected public travel. Ms. Lalida Pherdwiwattana, Deputy Government Spokesperson, said the aim of the two-day special holiday is to reduce travel in the affected areas, but government agencies must still serve the public through online channels as usual. State enterprises, financial institutions, and the private sector are to decide for themselves based on necessity and suitability, as are the Bank of Thailand, the Ministry of Labour, insurance companies, hospitals, and medical facilities. The Stock Exchange of Thailand will operate as normal. Meanwhile, the Comptroller General's Department reported that government agencies can now access the e-GP and GFMIS systems from anywhere, so that procurement, financial, and budgetary work can be completed by 30 September 2026 and no budget is left unspent.