The special holidays will be observed on Sept. 28 and 29, according to the government. Officials said the measure is intended to reduce travel and ease traffic disruptions, while important government business may continue at the discretion of department heads, Reuters reported.
The decision could potentially delay a court ruling concerning electoral ballots used in the February election. Such a ruling could have implications for the election results, although the court has not announced any change to the timing of its decision.
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The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration declared the capital a disaster-affected area on Saturday after nearly 300 millimeters (12 inches) of rain fell over 48 hours.
The heavy rainfall flooded major roads, leaving some vehicles partly submerged and disrupting transportation across parts of the capital.
Floodwaters began to recede on Sunday as rainfall eased, but some residents remained stranded in their homes. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has also prepared temporary shelters for people affected by the flooding.
The latest flooding comes as Bangkok continues to deal with the effects of several days of heavy rain. Authorities have warned residents in vulnerable areas about the possibility of further flooding and related disruptions.
For now, the court has not indicated whether the two-day civil service holiday will affect the timing of its ruling on the disputed electoral ballots.
