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Recommendations for Visitors to Thailand
Oct 14-Nov13, 2016
Recommendations for Visitors to Thailand
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to advise the following during this time of sadness for the Thai people
• Most mourners in the country will be dressedin black or white clothing as a display of thereverence to our Beloved King and as part ofThai culture, but this is not mandatory,especially for visitors.
• Tourists should kindly wear appropriate andrespectable attire in public.
• Visitors should refrain from conducting anyinappropriate or disrespectful behavior.
Recommendations for Visitors to Thailand
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to advise the following during this time of sadness for the Thai people
• The Government has asked for the cooperation fromentertainment venues to refrain from conducting anyboisterous performances.
• Meetings, receptions and other related occasions takingplace within the premises can be held as usual, but may beadjusted in appropriateness as a mark of respect for themourning period.
• Most of the traditional, religious and cultural eventsincluding MICE and weddings will be taking place as usual,although the celebrations may be changed forappropriateness as a mark of respect, or the events maybe dedicated to the memory of His Majesty King BhumibolAdulyadej.
Recommendations for Visitors to Thailand
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to advise the following during this time of sadness for the Thai people
• Tourist attractions will be open as usual with the exception ofWat Phra Kaeo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) and the GrandPalace, as they will be the venue of the Royal Funeral Rites (willre-open on 1 November 2016). All transport, banks, shoppingareas, hospitals and other public services will be operating asusual.
• We would like to recommend that any visitors with travel ortourism plans reconfirm with agents and check local mediaregularly as well as follow the advice of the local authorities forannouncements and updates.
Recommendations for Visitors to Thailand
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to advise the following during this time of sadness for the Thai people
• Many people will be travelling from the provinces to Bangkokduring the mourning period to pay their respects to the King. Thismay cause some congestion in certain parts of the city as well asto commuters. Visitors planning travel and trips should stayupdated via the local media about road closures or delays.
• Due to the commuting of the people during this time, the safetyand security measures for all Thais and visitors is a major priorityof the related authorities.
• For any enquiries, please contact our TAT domestic and overseasoffices or the TAT Call Centre Tel.: 1672.
Recommendations for Visitors to Thailand
For any enquiries, please contact our TAT domestic
offices or Tel. 1672.
Schedule for the 100-day Royal Funeral Rites
At Dusit Maha Prasat Hall
19th – 20th October 2016 7 days
27th – 28th October 2016 15 days
1st – 2nd December 2016 50 days
20th – 21st January 2017 100 days
29th October 2016– 21st January 2017
Pay respect before the Royal Urn
Dress Code
For paying respect before H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s Royal Urn
at Dusit Maha Prasat Hall(Starts from 29th October 2016 onward)
White shirt with black tie/Black shirt/Black suit
Court shoeBlack trouser (normal fit)
Black shirt (normal fit)/No sleeveless or slim fit shirt/Black suit
Knee length skirt or dress
Court shoe
*Sandals must be taken off before entering the hall
Dress Code for Mourning Period Thai Government
Officials/Civil Servant /State Enterprise Employee
Mourning Attire 1 Year Men : Uniform or White Shirt and Black Tie , Pants , Jacket
Women : Uniform or All Black Attire
Thai General Public
Normal Clothing after 30 Days
( 13 November 2016 ) but many mourners will continue to be dressed in Black ,White or SombreColor
Tourist/Expat
Normal Clothing
If possible wear Sombreand Respectful clothings in public. Black ribbon can be worn to show the respect spirit
* The following should be avoided as it is considered impolite and disrespectful: Sleeveless shirt/tanktop/strapless/shorts/ripped jeans/above the knee length skirt
Black Ribbons at Immigration Counters
Businesses Operated as Usual
• Restaurant/Bar/Pub & Restaurant: Alcohol can be served/ Livemusic can be performed
• Night Club: Dance floor can be opened
• Shows: Siam Niramitr/ Phuket Fantasy/ Tiffany/ Al Casa
• Theme Park: Santorini/ Cartoon Network/ Vana Nava/ SafariWorld/Dream World
• Market: Jatujak/ Floating Market/Rod Fai Market/Yaowarat FoodMarket
• Rachadumnoen Boxing Stadium
Any enquiry, please contact Ministry of Culture Hotline: 1765
Sports Tourism Activities Operated as Usual
• Sports Events :World Events : Air Race (Nov 27) 1, World Jet Ski (Dec 3-6) ,
International Events : Phuket Laguna Marathon Triathlon (Nov 20), ChiangmaiMarathon (Dec 18), Bangkok Marathon (Feb 5, 2017)
National Events :
33rd National Youth Games “Chumporn-Ranong Games” (Mar 16-26, 2017)
45th National Games “Songkla Games” (Jun 2017)
National Handicapped Games “ Samila Games” (Jul 20-24,2017)
Any enquiry, please contact Ministry of Culture Hotline: 1765
Tourism Activities Operated as Usual
• Cultural Events : / Live music can be performed
• Festival Events : Loy Krathong (Nov 14), Long Boat Racing (Oct-Nov), Surin Elephants Fair, New Year Event, Chinese New Year(Jan 25-28, 2017), Thai New Year “Songkarn” (Apr 13-16, 2017)
• Religious Events : Chak Pra (Oct 17), Krathin Ceremony (Oct 17-Nov 18), Christmas
• Others Events: 3rd Thailand Tourism Festival (Jan 2017),Valentine’s Day (Feb 14, 2017)
• H.M. the King Route : Discover 70 Ways of King
Any enquiry, please contact Ministry of Culture Hotline: 1765
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