GOVERNMENT OFFICES AND TOURIST ATTRACTIONS 
Government offices and most tourist attractions open every Monday – Friday at 08.30 am. – 04.30 pm. However, in travel cities like Bangkok, Pattaya, Chiang Mai and Phuket, opening hours of most tourist attractions is a bit longer. 

PRIVATE COMPANIES 
Opening hours of private companies are different. Most of the companies open at 08.30 am – 05.30 pm. Some open every Monday – Friday, but some also open on Saturdays. 

BANK
Every bank open every Monday – Friday from 08.30 am – 03.30 pm except some branches especially those in the department stores open daily from 10.30 am – 07.30 pm. 

MUSEUMS AND ART GALLERIES 
Museums and art galleries open daily from 09.00 am – 04.00 pm and are closed every Monday. Some are closed once a week or every public holiday. Prior check is recommended. 

DEPARTMENT STORES 
Department stores open daily from 10.00 am – 10.00 pm. Opening hours of some markets such as JJ Market is varied as the products. 

PUBS AND BARS 
Pubs and bars open at night from 08.00 pm – 01.00 am but some bars are also restaurants so they may open from 10.00 am – 02.00 am. 

RESTAURANTS 
Opening hours of restaurants are varied depending on their menus. Some open at 06.00 am until the evening, some restaurants like those in China Town open from 05.00 pm – 01.00 am, or some open 24 hours. 

SKYTRAIN (BTS) AND SUBWAY (MRT) 
Skytrain (BTS) and subway (MRT) open daily from 06.00 am – 12.00 am and may extend the operating hours on the important days or events such as during the New Year’s Day.