No Parties and Festivals in Thailand this month as country mourns King

 

Parties and festivities cancelled in Thailand for the next 30 days as the country enters one year of mourning the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej

Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha declared the one-year mourning period and urged people to refrain from organizing entertainment events for 30 days. But he has also made clear that life must go on, and urged businesses to remain open to ensure the nation does not “lose its credibility.”

Bangkok’s gold gilded Grand Palace will remain closed to tourists since it will be the venue for the royal funeral rites.

Millions of Thais are dressing in black or white , including mannequins displayed in luxury shopping malls to show mourning

No foreign government has suggested its nationals to cancel trip plans, but several have issued advisories. Canada called on its citizens to “refrain from any behavior that may be interpreted as festive, disrespectful or disorderly,” Britain urged its nationals to “wear somber and respectful clothing when in public,” and the US called on Americans to maintain “decorum during this extended period of profound mourning.” according to AP.

More than 30 million tourists visit Thailand every year, accounting for about 10 percent of government revenue.