Changes in wake of death of His Majesty, the King

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As the Thai people and people throughout the world mourn the death of His Majesty, the King, some of what will be of concern to board members include:

1. Banks and government offices will remain open. Flags will be flown at half staff for 1 month.
2. Bars will remain closed for three days, When the bars reopen, probably Monday, there have been no announcements regarding serving alcohol. As it stands at the time of this post, bars will be permitted to serve alcohol.
3. Many movie theaters have canceled screenings temporarily - some will close for the full mourning month. Some will open, but have fewer screenings. Check before you go.
4. Entertainment events are canceled for one month. All concerts have been canceled or postponed.
5. Bars are not to play music for one month. No word yet about how go-go bars will cope and comply.
6. Thai television will resume normal programming. Some television stations may already have resumed normal broadcasting.
7. The internet is operating normally.
8. Public parks and tourist sites remain open.
9. Public transportation, everything from baht buses to railroads to airports, are operating normally.
10. The official mourning period will last one year.
11. The British Embassy is limiting service to only consular service today, October 14. Normal service will resume Monday.

If you know of, or find out about, any additions, corrections, or updates, please post.

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LKAsians just informed me that the gay massages behind Tuk Com are open. The boys are all wearing black.

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Key tourist events in provinces put off or cancelled

14 Oct 2016

Several provinces have either cancelled or delayed indefinitely tourist events and festivals in the wake of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej's passing.

Among them were the Illuminated Boat Procession in Nakhon Phanopm, the Yi Peng lantern festival in Chiang Mai and the Amazing Elephant festival in Surin.

In Nakhon Phanom, authorities have scrapped the annual Illuminated Boat Procession and other entertainment activities as the northeastern province joined Thais across the country in mourning the death of the beloved monarch.

Nakhon Phanom governor Somchai Witdamrong said on Friday that the passing of the King brought deep sorrow to Thai people nationwide.

For the province, he immediately held a meeting with relevant agencies responsible for organising the annual Illuminated Boat Procession and the Red Cross Fair, held between Oct 9-17, and all agreed to cancel all types of entertainment activities.

There would be no Illuminated boat contest and boat races this year, said the governor.

In Surin, governor Atthaporn Singhawichai on Friday said the province had postponed the annual Amazing Surin Elephant festival, originally planned during Nov 11-22.

The delay of the 12-day festival was in accordance with the Prime Minister's Office announcement, said Mr Atthaporn.

Provincial authorities would later inform visitors about the new dates and the organising venue, said the governor.

In Khon Kaen, Theerasak Theekhayuphan, mayor of Muang municipality, said the administration has cancelled all entertainment functions at Ok-Pansa festival, or Buddhist Lent, scheduled for Oct 16, around Bueng Kaen Nakhon public swamp, during the mourning period. Only functions reflecting the tradition and culture would remain, said the mayor.

Prayers would be held around the public swamp every day from 6.30pm onward to pay tribute to the King, he said.

In Chiang Mai, the Yi Peng lantern festival has been cancelled.

Thatsanai Buranupakorn, mayor of Muang municipality, on Friday held a meeting with the organising committee. The meeting resolved to cancel the four-day Yi Peng festival, originally slated for Nov 12-15.

Mr Thatsanai said the committee saw it inappropriate to organise festivals during the mourning period.

He had assigned his staff to inform the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s Chiang Mai office about the cancellation of the Yi Peng festival this year.

In all provinces, Thais gave alms to monks to make merit for the King, while many bought Friday's newspapers covering the sad news about the beloved monarch with the intention of keeping them as souvenirs, emptying many newsstands.

In Phichit, many people, donning black outfits, gave alms to monks on Friday to make merit for the late king.

Grief enshrouded normally busy downtown Phichit. Everywhere in the province, people were seen wearing black.

National flags at all government offices were flown at half-mast as Thais mourned the death of the late king.

In Phetchabun, people went to local newsstands to buy Friday’s papers as they considered them part of history in the making.

Jakkrit Tangpraisarnkit, owner of a newsstand in Muang district, said local residents and foreigners went to his newsstand early morning to buy newspapers. Several said they wanted to put the images of the late king in frames.

In Phitsanulok, people went to newsstands to buy Thai- and English-language dailies covering news about the King. Front pages of all newspapers featured large images of the monarch.

Story and photos: http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/special ... -cancelled
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Activities and events postponed

The Nation
October 14, 2016

With the Kingdom mourning the departure of His Majesty the King Bhumibol Adulyadej, an official period of mourning of one year from October 14 has been declared. The government has also announced the curtailment of entertainment-related activities for 30 days.

Below is a list of entertainment and related events affected. Further updates will follow in due course.

>> Musical "The Butterfly Lovers", which was scheduled to end October 16, will not stage further performances.

>> Bangkok's International Festival of Dance and Music has also brought the curtain down before its scheduled close on Wednesday. The four last shows -Turkey's Presidential Symphony Orchestra, Spain’s VOCES, Suite Flamenca by Sara Baras Dance Company and two modern dances by America’s Paul Taylor have all been cancelled.

ETC's "Journey Concert" on October 15 at Bitec Bang-Na Hall 106 has been postponed. A new date will be announced in due course.

The 10th edition of the two-day fashion, art & music festival, "Melody of Life" slated for October 15-16 at all areas of CentralWorld, has been put off until a later date.

The Color Run, slated for October 15 and 16 around Airport Rail Link Makkasan Station, is cancelled.

Bec-Tero Entertainment has announced the postponement of at least four events.

>> "Moderndog 22" concert on October 15

>> The King's Cup FB Battery River Kwai Half Marathon Thailand Championship 2016 planned for October 16

>> Thailand Music League 2016 slated for October 22

>> Grand Ex’ Grand Concert in Hua Hin planned for November.26.

>> The 14th edition of the annual World Film Festival of Bangkok scheduled for November 4 to 13 has been postponed and will now be held from January 20-28, 2017.

>> TK Park has announced the suspension of all activities for a full week but intends to go ahead with the screening of the second film in the Contemporary World Film Series "White God" from Hungary, on Saturday, October 22,at 4pm.

>> Musical "Firefly Tale" at the KBank Siam Pic-Ganesha has postponed the remainder of its run until November 5.

>> The "RTSM Fest: Revolution" featuring rockers Retrospect & Sweet Mullet, at GMM Live House of CentralWorld on October 22 is postponed.

>> The "Music Never Dies" concert by National Artist Setha Sirachaya, slated for Paragon Hall of Siam Paragon on November 8 is postponed.

>> The "Fah Pha Art Music Life & Love" festival featuring Paradise Bangkok, The Richman Toy, Jitsing Sombun, Kongpat Sakdapitak, T-Bone, DJ Funky Gangster, DJ Sun Zone and DJ Blues Bar, to take place in Khao Yai on November 5 and 6 is postponed until further notice.

>> Pic Production has announced the postponement of South Korea's girl group Gfriend's "Fan Meeting in Bangkok 2016, scheduled for November 13.

>> Music Move Entertainment has indefinitely postponed "Rock in Pain", which was to take place on November 5.

>> 90's Young Dance Concert, which is planned on November 12 at Bitec Bang-Na Hall 106, is expected to be postponed.

>> Rachadalai Theatre has cancelled all October performances of "Lordlai Mangkorn The Musical", which was to open on October 14. New dates and ticket refunds to be announced.

The Bangkok 10km International Run, scheduled to take place on 16 October 2016, has been postponed until further notice. >> Siam Paragon International Kids Fashion Week 2016, which was to be held October 15-16)has been postponed.

>> Bangkok International Fashion Week organised by Siam Paragon, Siam Center, and Siam Discovery, scheduled for October 19, is postponed.

>> Morrissey’s concert at Bangkok’s Moonstar Studios on October 18 has been cancelled.

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakin ... 9b17dc8240

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TAT just released info....seems like bar openings left up to owner
http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948 ... and%C2%A0/

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According to Thai Visa, other events have been canceled. The following is included in a post on Thai Visa:
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In Pattaya, the Loy Kratong, International Firework festival and New Year celebrations have all been cancelled. (That's Thai New Year, not December 31 - GB)

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.

Full article: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948 ... ng-period/

[Undaunted]

Maybe Songkran will be cancelled.

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Maybe Songkran will be cancelled.

I doubt it. Songkran isn't until April. However, as information about any changes or cancellations becomes available, we will certainly post it.

Let's please stick to published, verifiable facts rather than guesses, conjecture, and 'maybes'.

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During the one year mourning period, Thais are encouraged to wear black. The government recognizes that many cannot afford to buy black clothing. The government has authorized the wearing of black ribbons in lieu of black clothing.

Although the publicity I've seen so far does not mention whether farang are also encouraged to wear black ribbons, I would imagine those who wish to pay their respects to His Majesty, The King in that manner may do so.

Farang are asked to either wear black or neutral colored clothing during the mourning period. This is not the time to be wearing showy clothing.

[Oliver]

I was at the airport on Friday. It was a busy day. I may have seen three people wearing black...certainly no more.

[Undaunted]

I think after His Majesty's passing things were choreographed to keep stabitity and at this time it appears to have been successful.