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TAT advice on the Royal Religious Rites and status of attractions and events during the Mourning Period

Posted on October 17th, 2016

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.

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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 Bangkok  Open as usual (09.00-16.00 Hrs.)
 Queen’s Gallery  Closed 14-16 October 2016
 Ratchadamnoen Boxing Stadium  Closed until further notice
 Lumpini Boxing Stadium Ramindra  Closed for one month from October 2016
 Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum  Closed 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.)

 Closed, until 17 October 2016
 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  Open as usual (17.00 – 23.00 Hrs.)
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Status 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 2016

Events 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 2016