Chitchat What’s Canceled, Closed and Open in Bangkok During Mourning Period

BANGKOK — In the wake of His Majesty King Bhumibol’s death Thursday, the authorities have called for 30 days without entertainment.

Most events this weekend have been canceled, and some venues announced they would close temporarily, either for the day, through the weekend or until further notice. Some will remain open as usual, only canceling special events.

What does this mean for people living in the capital? What will be open and what will be closed? We put together what we know to expect so far. Check back for updates, and as a general rule: Call ahead first.

Restaurants and Cafes

Most restaurants and cafes will open as usual, but patrons should check with any planned venue as some have announced they will close.

Movies

Movie theaters will remain open, but some chains were closed Friday. Check their websites.

SF Cinema: All branches are closed Friday

Major Cineplex: Open as usual

House RCA: Closed on Friday, open Saturday onward

Lido and Scala: Open as usual

Nightlife

Soi Cowboy, popular among tourists, has announced it will be closed indefinitely.

Alcohol Sales

Alcohol will be sold during the usual hours of 11am-2pm, from 5pm-midnight, according to Samarn Futrakul, of the alcohol control board. Alcohol sales will be banned on Sunday, which is Wan Ok Phansa, or the last day of Buddhist Lent.

Clubs

Some nightlife venues will go dark, some not. Again, best to check ahead. Beam and Demo in Thonglor, Levels and Sugar in Nana and Silom’s Whiteline announced they were closed until further notice.

Bars

While bars will be allowed to operate, they must close at 1am and no types of parties will be tolerated within them, Thanakorn Kuptajit of the Thai Alcohol Beverage Business Association said.

However some bars will be closed this weekend, so again — check ahead.

TV

Although the junta is returning broadcasting authority to the stations at midnight, there will be limitations on what can be shown, with no entertainment programs allowed. Channel 3 posted on Facebook that all soap operas and series won’t be allowed. Announcement of when they will resume will be made later.

Concerts

The sold-out Morrissey concert has been cancelled. Refunds are available at places of purchase, according to organizer Viji Corp.

Nineties rockers Modern Dog postponed their 22nd-anniversary concert until further notice, according BEC-Tero Entertainment.

Special Events

The Oct. 17 Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan is canceled.

Saturday’s Kolour Warehouse Party is also canceled, with refund information to be announced.

The Color Run event this weekend at Airport Rail Link Makkasan is canceled with the condolences from organizers. Information on full refunds will be posted on its Facebook page.

The book expo at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center which began on Oct. 13, will run according to plan until Oct. 24. While discussion panels on Atrium stage and meeting rooms can be arranged as normal, all broadcast and entertainment activities in every booth are forbidden.

Theatre

Rachadalai Theatre has canceled all October performances of “Lordlai Mangkorn The Musical,” which was to open tonight. More shows and ticket refunds are to be announced.

“Firefly’s Tales The Musical” at Siam Pic-Ganesha Theatre also cancel 13 forthcoming shows. Tickets can be refunded at Thai Ticket Major.

seems like a boring and disappointing period for tourists in bkk.

Gay bars and Nude dancing and Prostitution still open or not?

can always bang cock in the privacy of your closet. jo will agree.

Isn't it now the high season in Thailand where they get the most tourist visits

The mourning period is going to adversely affect the thai economy.

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Advice for tourists and expats in Thailand during the mourning period


Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died on Thursday aged 88, was the world's longest-reigning monarch, having spent 70 years on the throne.

Thailand is now in 30 days of official mourning.

During the mourning period, tourists and expats should be prepared to be flexible, not only now but also in the months ahead.

Many Thais have never known another king and they feel his death personally, comparable to the loss of their own father or a family member.

In fact, as expats and foreigners in Thailand likening this moment to that of a whole nation losing a member of their family can go someway in to trying to understand the grief the people of Thailand are feeling right now.

If you are a tourist just arrived in Thailand or are perhaps due to arrive within the next couple of weeks, or even if you are a long time expat, at the very least you should be prepared to be flexible in the weeks and months ahead and at all times be respectful and mindful during this time.

While the likes of banks, public transport, hospitals and shopping malls open as normal, lots of other planned events and touristic venues and activities have been cancelled.

Here is a rundown of what else you need to know as well as tips on a few do’s and don'ts following the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

Clothing

After Thailand’s prime minister Gen. Prayuth announced a month of official mourning, many Thai people can be seen wearing black, white or dark coloured clothing. Government employees and public servants have been ordered to wear black clothes for one year.

While it is not a requirement for foreign tourists or expats to wear black or white clothes during the mourning period, it is advisable at the very least not to wear bright or vibrant coloured clothes.

If you are about to fly out to Thailand, consider packing a couple of black shirts or other items of clothing, as wearing dark will be seen as a mark of respect by Thai people.

Swimwear is still permitted on the beach, but away from there, make sure you are dressing appropriately at all times.

Alcohol

The weekend following the announcement of the passing of HM the King, many bars and nightclubs in major tourist locations were closed.

Nana Plaza, the popular entertainment venue in Bangkok announced it would remain closed for an undetermined amount of time. Soi Cowboy, also in Bangkok, remained open on Saturday only to be closed by the authorities around 11pm.

Lots of other bars and restaurants also remained open as alcohol can still be served but you might want reduce or take a more modest approach to consuming alcohol than you may do normally, out of respect.

Backpacker haven Khoasan Road has remained open, albeit quieter than usual.

Bars on the popular island destination of Koh Chang have been told they can open as usual but music be kept to a low volume and no special events can be organised.

In Phuket, local officials asked all bars to remain closed until October 17.

On Saturday, some supermarkets announced the sale of alcohol would be suspended until Monday.

Events and celebrations

There are no state or public celebrations during the official mourning period. Any major event you were due to attend within the next month will most likely have been cancelled. The Full Moon Party, due to be held on October 17th has been cancelled, as have pop concerts and theatre performances.

Some other major events scheduled later in the year have also been cancelled.

In Pattaya, the Loy Kratong, International Firework festival and New Year celebrations have all been cancelled.

In Chiang Mai, the popular night markets and walking streets have been suspended until further notice, while the Yi Peng Festival, scheduled for mid November has also been cancelled.

However, the Tourism Authority on Friday issued a statement confirming that, with the exception of the Grand Palace, which is being used the the royal funeral rites, tourist attractions will remain open and can be visited as normal.

The Grand Palace will remain closed to tourists until Oct 21.

Thailand’s domestic football schedule have also been suspended until further notice.

Thailand’s popular beaches and resorts remain open and if you had thought about cancelling a trip or even your whole holiday in Thailand, the advice is not to.

If you were due to attend an event in the coming, days, weeks or months, you should contact the venue directly or look for latest information on social media.

What to say, (and more importantly) what not to say

This is something to take very seriously.

Thailand’s lese majeste laws are some of the strictest in the world and prohibit any insults or criticism of the monarchy.

If you are found to be insulting a member of the royal family, regardless of how innocent or jovial you think your comments are, you could be sent to jail for a very long time. Thailand’s lese majeste laws also apply to anything you post online or on social media, so please bare this in mind when making commenting.

It is also advisable to refrain from entering into any conversation about politics now and over the coming months.

That said, as a foreigner in Thailand, don’t feel that you can not offer your condolences to Thai people, in fact this should be encouraged.

In brief: Advice for foreigners in Thailand

- Dress appropriately at all times

- Avoid wearing bright or vibrant colours during the official mourning period

- If possible, wear black, white or neutral colours

- Be respectful and mindful of the current situation

- Keep a low profile when out in public

- No loud or overt celebrations, this could be deemed insensitive

- Consider cutting back on alcohol consumption

- Be flexible with regards to event cancellations and disruptions in TV and radio broadcasts

- Follow any official information given by the authorities

Can we take photos or selfies with the dead king?

eatshitndie said:

can always bang cock in the privacy of your closet. jo will agree.

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Will prostitute dens still operate in Thailand?

JohnTan said:

Can we take photos or selfies with the dead king?

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Some PRC Chinese would probably try to steal the body & take it back to China as a souvenir

johnny333 said:

Some PRC Chinese would probably try to steal the body & take it back to China as a souvenir

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you can bet that many atb's would want to lie next to the carcass - and boast about having slept with the king