RIP - His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. 1927-2016

[Lone Rider]

RIP - His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. 1927-2016

Government declares 1-year official mourning period - All entertainment in Thailand suspended for 30-days

It has been announced there will be a public display of respect and mourning in Thailand for thirty-days. There will be no entertainment programs on radio or television. No music, no comedy and no soap series. Every Thai channel will broadcast royal daily news continuously. All entertainment events have been cancelled for thirty-days. There will be no concerts, live music, stage shows or competitions.

Many nightclubs and go go bars have already closed down and will remain closed as a mark of respect. Some bars have been told to close for three-days, others have been shut down for seven days. More information will be shared as it becomes available.

 

[oldbloke]

RIP - His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. 1927-2016

Government declares 1-year official mourning period - All entertainment in Thailand suspended for 30-days

It has been announced there will be a public display of respect and mourning in Thailand for thirty-days. There will be no entertainment programs on radio or television. No music, no comedy and no soap series. Every Thai channel will broadcast royal daily news continuously. All entertainment events have been cancelled for thirty-days. There will be no concerts, live music, stage shows or competitions.

Many nightclubs and go go bars have already closed down and will remain closed as a mark of respect. Some bars have been told to close for three-days, others have been shut down for seven days. More information will be shared as it becomes available.

Seems like a very sensible time [ provided they are open ] to take a ride out of town, to some of the National Parks that he was so instrumental in developing and promoting! A king with vision. R.I.P, one of the good ones.

 

[Lone Rider]

A bit of an update for Chiangmai: Night Bazaar and Weekend Market closed and Loy Kratong cancelled this year


Update for Bangkok: 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.



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



TV - Military regime to return control to TV stations at midnight

 

[CraigBKK]

The Touratech event in Kanchanaburi at the beginning of November has also been cancelled.

 

[Lone Rider]

Surin

The governor Atthaporn Singhawichai announced that they have postponed the annual Amazing Surin Elephant festival, originally planned during Nov 11-22.


From the Tourist Authority Thailand - TAT

Tourist attractions will be open as usual with the exception of Wat Phra Kaeo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) and the Grand Palace, as they will be the venue of the Royal Funeral Rites.


I guess that some of the Thailand Bike Week and Other Events will also be cancelled or postponed. However, this has not been announced so, in case you had planned to go to one of these events, better check with the organizers.

15th October 2016 - UDON Bike Week at the basketball court UMT Contact 085-0006909
16th-17th October 2016 - Narathiwat 20th Anniversary of Southern Big Bike Charity.
22nd October 2016 - Song Kwae Bike Week 2016 , Phitsanulok, Contact: 084-5773411
22nd October 2016 - 13th anniversary SILVER THAILAND Octa Ram Quad Wat Bo Village. Prakan
22nd October 2016 - Two tributaries Bike Week at the plaza. Samo Phitsanulok.
22nd-23rd October 2016 - KOH YAO Bike Week 2016
28th-29th October 2016 - BANGSAEN Bike Week 2016

NOVEMBER 2016

5th November 2016 - Tiger Bike Week. Back Home Pro Village Mall. Open Buri.
5th November 2016 - AEOLUS MC 16 Anniversary Party, at Sun Waterpark Lamphun , contact 080-8505090
5th November 2016 - Khon Kaen Bike Week, contact 081-7687400

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[KTMphil]

Mourning period - Advice to foreigners


& cancelled event schedule


As Thailand is currently in a period of national mourning after the passing of the beloved monarch His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, many thousands of mourners have gathered around the Grand Palace in Bangkok to be present for the royal religious rites and ceremonies taking place and to pay their respects to the father of the nation. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to ask that members of the public stay updated via media announcements and notices from the Bureau of the Royal Household as well as the Royal Thai Government to ensure accurate information. We also request that the solemnity of these rites are observed and the visitors - local and international - wear respectful attire.In the period of national mourning, some festivals and activities in the kingdom have been cancelled or postponed. Other events will go ahead as planned but may be toned down as a mark of respect. Please see the list of events that are postponed or cancelled in the following page.The TAT would like to recommend that any visitors with travel or tourism plans reconfirm with agents and check local media regularly as well as follow the advice of the local authorities for announcements and updates. They should also be aware that in some areas transportation could be affected. We also ask tourists and visitors for their understanding and patience should they experience delays or some routes may be closed to traffic.Status of tourist attractions

The Grand Palace and The Temple of the Emerald Buddha	Closed 14-20 October 2016
Wat Pho (The Temple of the Reclining Buddha)	Open as usual
Wat Arun (The Temple of Dawn)	Open as usual
National Museum BangkokQueen's Gallery	Open as usual (09.00-16.00 Hrs.)Closed 14-16 October 2016
Ratchadamnoen Boxing Stadium	Closed until further notice
Lumpini Boxing Stadium RamindraHellfire Pass Memorial Museum	Closed for one month from October 2016Closed 14-16 October 2016
The Alcazar Cabaret, Pattaya	Open as usual (daily show times at 17.00, 18.30, 20.00 and 21.30 Hrs., but the last show has been cancelled until end of October 2016
Tiffany's Show, Pattaya	Open as usual (daily show times at 18.00, 19.30 and 21.00 Hrs.)
Muay Thai Live at Asiatique The Riverfront	Closed, until 17 October 2016
Siam Niramit	Open as usual (17.00-20.00 Hrs.)
Phuket Simon Cabaret	Open as usual (18.00-22.30 Hrs.)
Calypso at Asiatique The Riverfront	Open as usual (no alcohol)
The Square Buddha Amulet Market, Bangkok	Closed until further notice
Chiang Mai Walking Street on Saturday and Sunday & Chiang Mai Night Bazaar	Closed until further notice

Useful Links:

• The Bureau of the Royal Household http://brh.thaigov.net/brh-2011/index.php - in Thai
• The Royal Thai Government: http://www.thaigov.go.th/en/index.php - in English
• Department of the Government Public Relations Departmenthttp://thailand.prd.go.th/main.php?filename=index - In English
• TAT Contact Center: http://www.tatcontactcenter.com/index.php

Tourism Authority of Thailand
International Public Relations Division
Tel: +66 (0) 2250 5500 ext. 4545-48
Fax: +66 (0) 2250 0246
E-mail: prdiv3@tat.or.th
Website: www.tatnews.orgStatus of events and cultural festivals
Events cancelled
Buffalo Racing Festival 2016, Chon Buri 9-15 October 2016
Nakhon Phanom Illuminated Boat Procession 9-17 October 2016
Oasis: Supersonic - Thailand Premiere, Bangkok 17 October 2016
Morrissey Live in Bangkok 18 October 2016
Scorpions 50th Anniversary Tour 2016, BITEC, Bangkok 26 October 2016
2016 Lee Jongsuk Fan Meeting Variety in Bangkok, Thunder Dome, Bangkok 28 October 2016
BIGBANG Made [V.I.P] Tour in Bangkok, IMPACT Arena 29-30 October 2016
Ghost Fair at Mega Bangna, Bangkok 20-31 October 2016
Bangkok Symphony Orchestra 2016 - The Sound of Thai Heritage 21 October 2016
Yi Peng Chiang Mai 12-15 November 2016
Pattaya Loi Krathong Festival 14 November 2016
Pattaya International Fireworks Festival 25-26 November 2016
New Year Celebrations, Pattaya 31 December 2016 - 1 January 2017*Many local and international concerts and performances have also been cancelled.Events postponed indefinitely or to new dates
The End of the Buddhist Lent at Indo-China Market, Mukdahan 14-16 October 2016
Concert Moderndog at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani 15 October 2016
Concert ECTat Bitec Bangna, Bangkok 15 October 2016
Group Riding Bangkok 16 October 2016
FB Battery River Kwai Half Marathon at Kanchanaburi 16 October 2016
Chanthaburi Scenic Marathon 29-30 October 2016
Harmony World Puppet in Kanchanaburi 2016 (1-7 November 2016 (new dates 20-26 February 2017)
Krabi Adventurous Trophy 2016 4-5 November 2016
Bangkok Street Show 2016 at Lumpini Park 10-12 December 2016Events going ahead but scaled back
Rap Bua Festival at Bangphli, Samut Prakan, 12-15 October 2016
Poi Lynn Sib Et Festival, Mae Hong Son, 14-16 October 2016For further enquiries on Status of events, please contact our TAT domestic offices or TAT Call Centre: 1672



Cr: http://www.tatnews.org/tat-advice-o...ctions-and-events-during-the-mourning-period/

 

[The Bigfella]

May he rest in peace. The Australian flag is at half mast today as a sign of respect for the late King

 

[KTMphil]

Amazing that the Thai Baht has strengthened since his departure.

 

[Lone Rider]

An update for Chiangmai:

CityNews - Here is a list of what we know is going on, and not going on in Chiang Mai over the coming months following the death of His Majesty the King, Bhumibol Adulyadej.

Markets
The Saturday and Sunday Night Markets are now operating as usual. (following reports they were to be closed which were repealed)

The Night Bazaar is open as usual.

NAP Market scheduled for December 5-11 has now been rescheduled to sometime in January 2017.

The Citylife Garden Fair on November 19 is still on.

Restaurants and Cafes
Almost all restaurants and cafes are open as usual, however some who usually have live music will not for the next month.

Nightlife
Alcohol has not been banned but some restaurants and bars maybe closed or not selling alcohol out of respect for the King.
Most venues will be not playing music, and most scheduled DJ sets or live bands have been cancelled until at least November 14.

Zoe in Yellow and other tourist areas are open as usual, but will be heavily toned down for the next month or so.

Warm Up Cafe and other clubs around the city are open as usual, but have no live bands or DJs performing. Some maybe closed and it is best to check ahead.

The Citylife Wine Crawl and almost all night time events over the next month have been cancelled. Please check the individual events status before you go.

Festivals
The Loy Kratong (Yi-Peng) festival has not been cancelled after the Governor repeals his first announcement. However, the event will have no entertainment planned. People are invited to join the tradition in a peaceful and quiet manner. Fireworks have been banned. We are still unsure if the Maejo Lantern Festival will continue as planned or not.
Most Halloween festivals have been cancelled.

Full story: http://www.chiangmaicitylife.com/news/whats-on-and-whats-not-in-chiang-mai/

 

[KTMphil]

Flags at half mast at the Nor Lae border Army base, maybe for the whole year of mourning

RIMG6957 by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr


Also on Doi Ang Khan

RIMG6963 by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr

 

[KTMphil]

1000's of candles lit last night in remembrance of the King.

Sripoom Corner, by the Tai Yai Spirit House

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Most people in black

_DSC1830 by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr



_DSC1833 by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr



_DSC1834 by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr



_DSC1835 by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr

 

[Pounce]

http://www.thaizer.com/news/king-thailands-funeral-ceremony-advice-tourists/

King of Thailand's Funeral Ceremony: Advice for Tourists

Thailand is building up to what will be a historic period with final preparations under way for the funeral of the late King. The Royal Cremation Ceremony will be held in Bangkok from October 25-29. It will be a sad time for Thai people, but the country will remain as welcoming as ever for tourists and you will still be able to enjoy your trip. Although there is no need to change travel plans, please be respectful and if you are visiting Bangkok or other areas of Thailand in October, there are some important points to be aware of.