Feb 20, 2024
Phuket Braces for Makha Bucha Holiday
The main Phuket Immigration Office and other government establishments will close for the national Buddhist holiday of Makha Bucha on Monday, February 26, which also includes a 24-hour ban on alcohol sales. This holiday commemorates Buddha's significant sermon and involves acts of merit, sermons, and the candlelight ritual. Violating the alcohol ban could result in a prison sentence or a fine. Meanwhile, certain bank branches in shopping malls will remain open.