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Home » Reader question » Reader question: Consequences of the death of the Thai king for my holiday?
Dear readers,
I heard that the King of Thailand has passed away. Will this have consequences for my holiday to Thailand in late December early January? An acquaintance said that everything would be closed.
Regards,
Nik
In addition to a year of mourning, a month of mourning has now been announced.
This means that no festivities can/should take place during this month.
As the situation currently stands, almost everything is open in Pattaya. Music is not played or can be heard in a whisper.
Banks etc are open, some shops do not sell alcohol (supermarkets/7elv./fam.markt)
Immigration is closed today as the government has declared a holliday for the governorate.
People who really have to appear at immigration today can now do so on the next opening day. In that case, if you appear on the next opening day, no fine will be imposed.
In the mourning year there may be days when a ceremony takes place, then this may also lead to an adjustment of the normal course of events.
I'm wondering the same thing as Nik. My trip to Thailand is mainly because I like to experience Loy Krathong and Yi Peng. This is a holy party, but a party.. so is this not happening?
Greetings Marcel
Yi Peng has been cancelled.
Loy Kratong festivities have been canceled, as well as festivities that would take place in other places during this month
Loy Kratong is on November 14, so one month after the death. (October 13)
The question is whether this will still be cancelled.
Who told you that Loy Khrathong has been cancelled? You shouldn't panic. The full-moon party on Samui has been cancelled, though. Everything else is open and you can buy drinks during the set hours. Jeez, some people.
Then your knowledge knows more than the Thai tour operators and the international travel world.
This is in the Bangkok Post, maybe it will help you. Furthermore, it depends on your travel plan; if you only want to party and consume alcohol, you could be out of luck…..
http://www.bangkokpost.com/business/news/1110608/airlines-tour-agents-brace-for-thai-slowdown
You can also study the travel advice of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on their website (recommended for each country) and possibly bring sober clothes, black or dark blue, if you want to do more formal things such as visiting theaters or visiting authorities.
No, it has no effect. The next few days (length depends on the province, here in Phuket for example 3 days) the drinking establishments will be closed, but everything else will go on as usual, including all excursions. From next Monday everything will be open again, only major concerts etc. have been canceled for 30 days.
According to the latest information, the restaurants in Hua Hin are and will remain open. Apparently, beer and wine can also be served with meals. All bars in Hua Hin will remain closed for another 3 days and they will be allowed to reopen next Monday, November 17, but no music and will close at midnight.
Sorry, must be October 17 of course.
We have the same question and keep an eye on this post.
The King of Thailand passed away on October 13.
After the official 42-day mourning period for the Thai people
daily life begins again.
Didn't read anywhere 42 days of mourning? Where does this come from and for anyone who comes to Thailand on holiday there is google and if not many information stations on the internet where you can look up all sorts of things yourself at the right authorities, do your best and draw your own conclusions.
I don't think any farrang can predict that right now.
Am currently in hua hin. All restaurants, markets are open as usual. Only the bars are closed until Monday the 17th of October
On the site of khaosod it is stated how things will be in bkk in the near future.
http://www.khaosodenglish.com/life/arts/2016/10/14/whats-canceled-closed-open-bangkok-mourning-period/
Closed for a month is not commercially realistic.
Indeed Steven within a few days it will be business as usual in Phuket and other tourist places, a number of shows and parties have been canceled or moved, there is a list in the nation,
it is not specifically asked to close for 3 days. here in Phuket the new governor has asked this but also said that it is not an obligation, I read today that the private companies (which are also bars for example) must decide for themselves whether or not to close or close for a few days and this by the way, was said yesterday by prayuth on tv. Who else is going to pay the high rents and wages and running costs in the tourist centers?
Don't forget the Thai thinks of his king but also of his wallet and I don't expect the whole place to be closed in Patong, things might be a little less loud this weekend. And forget alcohol in coffee bags they are very inventive.
So no reason not to come to Thailand!
I wonder how the month of December will go in Bangkok.
Especially around the square in front of Central world with the cozy Christmas decorations and activities.
New Year's Eve in particular, the fireworks will be just as spectacular as other years.
Very valid question:
In 7 weeks it will be December 5 and I am also curious what will happen then.
New Year's decorations are already being placed in Bangkok at the end of November/beginning of December…
And in 11 weeks it will already be New Year.
In fact, that should already be done now. But I understand that no Thai is thinking about that now. I think this year will be at least more austere than the other years. Maybe there will be nothing. But commercially… I don't know either…
I heard they are planning to cancel the Yi Peng in Chiang Mai.
Is more known about this by any chance?
http://www.chiangmaicitylife.com/news/loy-krathong-cancelled-night-bazaar-and-street-markets-to-close/
Yi Peng has been canceled read the Bangkok post today 15-10.
I'm going to Thailand myself October 22, but I don't wonder if there are any parties
it is no longer normal for a population to mourn a king so loved
i certainly won't change my vacation but feel sorry for the loss of their beloved king
if my holiday is therefore a bit more sober so be it but people the loss of such a good king hits hard and what would it matter if my holiday would be less exuberant
the world has lost a very good person and no one knows what the future will bring
my deepest condolences to the people and the family
pray for his soul and remember him in your prayers
hennie
As a long-term BKK and Thailand visitor, I can still remember the ceremonies that took place years ago after the death of the Queen Mother. I suspect that this time they will be even bigger. The remains were laid out on/near Sanam Luang for almost a year - many Thais came every day from all over to pay their last respects. The final cremation only took place more than 1 year after the death and during that entire period there were always all kinds of ceremonies.
for now bars closed in pattaya jomtien till 17/10/2016. (heard from bar owner, so first hand)
We are going to Pattaya Jomtien on November 7, are there any dining options open?
Sober is no problem, but walk along the boulevard in the evening and sit somewhere.
That would be nice!
Everything open again from October 17th. Restaurants and the like are already open as usual. Everything a little less exuberant and no music but otherwise just Thailand.
I can't imagine everything not opening or partying for a month or 12 months.
That will mean a lot of loss for the Thai economy.
You can't force people to stop living because the king has died.
But yes it remains Thailand and in Thailand almost anything is possible.
R.I.P.
That is not the case. Read the official statement of the Prime Minister before you write questions or statements here.
Although this death was foreseeable due to His Majesty's poor health and age, it is a very hard blow to the Thai. My deepest condolences to the Royal Family and the People of Thailand. take into account the mourning that is still in full swing.
All regular bars are open again. Only entertaining bars are closed. Gogo bars are closed. You don't notice anything so just come