This is to advise the Filipino Community in Thailand and the general public of the following important dates in July 2014:

HOLIDAYS:

11 July (Friday): Asalha Bucha Day
14 July (Monday; Substitution Day): Buddhist Lent Day on 12 July 2014

CONSULAR ACTIVITIES:

19 July 2014 (Saturday; 9:00AM to 3:00PM): Saturday Service in July 2014
30 July 2014 (Wednesday; 2:00PM to 5:00PM): Day for Solemnization of Weddings

Official Holidays in the Philippines for 2014 are based on Proclamation No. 655 dated 25 September 2013 issued by the Office of the President.

Official holidays in the Kingdom of Thailand are based on MFA Note No. C402/C. 21652 dated 18 October 2013. Please take note that in Thailand, if an official holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the next working day is customarily declared a substitute official holiday.

For emergencies, please call the Embassy hotline at +668-9926-5954.

Please be guided accordingly.

Sgd. (18 June 2014)

EDGAR B. BADAJOS

Minister and Consul General