Several events have been cancelled and postponed in Thailand over the next month as the country mourns the recent passing of its longest reigning monarch.
Last week, King Bhumibol Adulyadej passed away at the age of 88 after suffering from various ailments.
The news devastated locals who learned of his death via a breaking news update on local television.
According to a Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT) update, the mourning period in Thailand will last up to 12 months, however, tourists will likely feel the full impact of the King’s passing over the next month.
In addition to being advised to be respectful and dress appropriately during the mourning period, The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) says several events have been postponed and cancelled over the next 30 days and some tourist attractions will be closed.
Status of tourist attractions
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The Grand Palace and The Temple of the Emerald Buddha |
Closed 14-20 October 2016 |
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Wat Pho (The Temple of the Reclining Buddha) |
Open as usual |
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Wat Arun (The Temple of Dawn) |
Open as usual |
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National Museum Bangkok Queen’s Gallery |
Open as usual (09.00-16.00 Hrs.) Closed 14-16 October 2016 |
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Ratchadamnoen Boxing Stadium |
Closed until further notice |
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Lumpini Boxing Stadium Ramindra Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum |
Closed for one month from October 2016 Closed 14-16 October 2016 |
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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 |
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Tiffany’s Show, Pattaya |
Open as usual (daily show times at 18.00, 19.30 and 21.00 Hrs.) |
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Muay Thai Live at Asiatique The Riverfront |
Closed, until 17 October 2016 |
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Siam Niramit |
Open as usual (17.00-20.00 Hrs.) |
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Phuket Simon Cabaret |
Open as usual (18.00-22.30 Hrs.) |
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Calypso at Asiatique The Riverfront |
Open as usual (no alcohol) |
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The Square Buddha Amulet Market, Bangkok |
Closed until further notice |
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Chiang Mai Walking Street on Saturday and Sunday & Chiang Mai Night Bazaar |
Closed until further notice
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Status of events and cultural festivals – events cancelled
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Buffalo Racing Festival 2016, Chon Buri |
9-15 October 2016 |
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Nakhon Phanom Illuminated Boat Procession |
9-17 October 2016 |
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Oasis: Supersonic – Thailand Premiere, Bangkok |
17 October 2016 |
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Morrissey Live in Bangkok |
18 October 2016 |
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Scorpions 50th Anniversary Tour 2016, BITEC, Bangkok |
26 October 2016 |
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2016 Lee Jongsuk Fan Meeting Variety in Bangkok, Thunder Dome, Bangkok |
28 October 2016 |
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BIGBANG Made [V.I.P] Tour in Bangkok, IMPACT Arena |
29-30 October 2016 |
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Ghost Fair at Mega Bangna, Bangkok, |
20-31 October 2016 |
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Bangkok Symphony Orchestra 2016 – The Sound of Thai Heritage |
21 October 2016 |
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Yi Peng Chiang Mai |
12-15 November 2016 |
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Pattaya Loi Krathong Festival |
14 November 2016 |
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Pattaya International Fireworks Festival |
25-26 November 2016 |
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New Year Celebrations, Pattaya |
31 December 2016 – 1 January 2017 |
Events postponed indefinitely or to new dates
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The End of the Buddhist Lent at Indo-China Market, Mukdahan |
14-16 October 2016 |
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Concert Moderndog at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani |
15 October 2016 |
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Concert ECTat Bitec Bangna, Bangkok |
15 October 2016 |
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Group Riding Bangkok |
16 October 2016 |
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FB Battery River Kwai Half Marathon at Kanchanaburi |
16 October 2016 |
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Chanthaburi Scenic Marathon |
29-30 October 2016 |
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Harmony World Puppet in Kanchanaburi 2016 |
(1-7 November 2016 (new dates 20-26 February 2017) |
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Krabi Adventurous Trophy 2016 |
4-5 November 2016 |
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Bangkok Street Show 2016 at Lumpini Park |
10-12 December 2016 |
Events going ahead but scaled back
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Rap Bua Festival at Bangphli, Samut Prakan |
12-15 October 2016 |
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Poi Lynn Sib Et Festival, Mae Hong Son |
14-16 October 2016 |
