All long weekends in Thailand
Jul 25 – Aug 2, 2026

King's Birthday, Asarnha Bucha and Khao Phansa 2026

Take Friday 31 July off and you have nine straight days. This is the trip of the year.

Three holidays fall back to back: the King's birthday, then two of the most significant Buddhist observances of the year. Asarnha Bucha marks the Buddha's first sermon, and Khao Phansa begins the three-month rains retreat, with candle processions at temples nationwide.

  • King Vajiralongkorn's Birthday (Tue 28 Jul)
  • Asarnha Bucha (Wed 29 Jul)
  • Khao Phansa (Thu 30 Jul)
Flying from
Bangkok (BKK/DMK)
Comfortable range
Up to about 10 hours in the air

Where to go

Good ideas for 9 days off

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Stay in Thailand 4 ideas

Chiang Mai & Pai
~1.2h

Mountains, temples and the best coffee in the country.

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Phuket & Krabi
~1.3h

The Andaman coast, an hour from Bangkok.

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Koh Samui
~1.2h

Gulf-side beaches that stay good through the west-coast monsoon.

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Hua Hin
~3h

Close enough to drive; far enough to feel away.

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Head abroad 8 ideas

Siem Reap
~1.2h

Angkor Wat is barely an hour in the air.

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Kuala Lumpur & Penang
~2h

Two hours, and the food rivals home.

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Singapore
~2.3h

Easy, efficient, and great with kids.

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Hanoi & Da Nang
~1.8h

Underrated for a three-day break.

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Bali
~4.3h

Best with four days or more.

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Taipei
~3.7h

Night markets, hot springs, short flight.

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Tokyo & Osaka
~6h

The nine-day July window is made for this.

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Seoul
~5.5h

Worth it on a bridged week.

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Before you book

Worth knowing about this break

  • One day of leave (Fri 31 Jul) turns three holidays into nine days off
  • Nine days is enough for Japan, Korea or a proper multi-city trip
  • Alcohol sales are restricted on Buddhist holy days, at home and in some destinations
  • Book by early June - this bridge is well known and fares move fast

Flights out of Bangkok (BKK/DMK)

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