How long will the mourning for the king of Thailand last. Tour operators: mourning in Thailand will not interfere with the rest of tourists

“Currently, national mourning has been declared in the country in connection with the death of His Majesty Bhumibol Adulyadej, King Rama IX of Thailand. The Tourism Authority of Thailand expresses its wish that all visitors who have planned their trips to the Kingdom act according to their plans and visit Thailand despite the mourning,” the TAT said in a statement.

In this regard, the Tourism Authority offers some recommendations for visitors:

Many Thai citizens will wear black and white robes as a sign of mourning and respect for the memory of His Majesty. This form of dress is not mandatory for foreigners, but if possible, tourists arriving in the country should wear more sober clothing in restrained colors, refrain from beach and provocative clothing in public places, including resort towns.
Foreign nationals residing in the country and visiting Thailand on holiday are asked to refrain from hosting any entertainment or disrespectful behaviour.
Tourist attractions will operate as usual except for Wat Phra Kaew (Temple emerald buddha) and the Grand Palace, as they are currently the venues for royal mourning ceremonies.
The government has requested entertainment centers, nightclubs and bars to moderate their activities during the mourning period.
Most traditional and cultural events will continue as usual, although the programs of some holidays will be changed to correspond with the mourning events dedicated to the memory of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Tourists are advised to treat with understanding all cases of restrictions imposed by local authorities on visiting or temporarily closing entertainment and leisure facilities.
Public transport, hospitals, banks and public services will operate as normal.
Relevant departments will strengthen security measures, develop plans to facilitate travel around the country, introduce additional flights and free routes on trains and buses.

“It is necessary to closely monitor the information in the local media, including messages posted on the official information resources of the Russian Foreign Ministry and the Russian Embassy in Thailand, about changes in the situation in the host country, and also strictly comply with the requirements of the official authorities,” the Embassy said. Russian Federation in the Kingdom of Thailand on the official website.

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The Thai government has declared a year of mourning for the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. During the first 30 days, state flags will be flown at half mast and residents of the country will be required to avoid recreational activities. Since the laws of Thailand apply not only to its citizens, but also to tourists, mourning will also affect their vacation. What unpleasant surprises our travelers may encounter and whether it is worth forgetting about Thai resorts for a year, the MK correspondent learned from an expert.

The UK government has already released a list of rules that holidaymakers in Thailand must follow. All citizens of the country must wear black or dark clothes, and in order not to be disrespectful, tourists are also advised to adhere to this norm. True, it does not apply to beaches, but when visiting temples and places associated with the royal family, it is better not to take risks: for insulting monarchs or mocking them in Thailand, criminal liability even for foreign citizens. You can go to jail for a careless statement or behavior for 15 years.

Access to places of entertainment, restaurants, bars and shopping malls during the first month of mourning may also be restricted. Some of them will change the mode of operation, and some will be completely closed for a while. Many stores have already stopped selling alcohol, and concerts, sporting events and festivals have been postponed. In the future, most likely, strong drinks will still be released, but at certain hours. The famous red light district in Bangkok has also stopped working.

In addition, it is better not to ask the locals questions about the king, and if you do this, then with the maximum degree of respect. And most importantly - do not argue with representatives of the law if they make a remark to a tourist. When the supreme patriarch of Thailand, the head of the order of Buddhist monks Somdet Phra Nayanasamvara, died in 2013, local authorities were already asking foreigners to change their brightly colored outfits to something more modest, the British edition of The Guardian notes.

The Australian government is also reminding vacationers that the king's death could spark political unrest amid the traditionally high terrorist threat.

“Resorts will be affected by mourning to a lesser extent, it will mainly affect Bangkok,” Maya Lomidze, executive director of the Russian Tour Operators Association, told MK. - If you just follow the instructions that are on the objects of tourist inspection, then there should be no problems with the authorities. Most likely, restrictive measures against entertainment venues will last no more than a month. And then tourists will practically not feel the fact that the country is in mourning. The main thing our vacationers go for - the sea, excursions - no one cancels. As for the dress code, there are no official instructions from the local government for tourists yet. IN resort area you can still wear anything, and if someone came to an official institution in beach view, then it would not have been understood before.

However, as Bloomberg notes, we should expect a significant reduction in the flow of tourists to the country in the near future. After all, Thailand has long been an entertainment destination for lovers of nightclubs, alcohol and other joys of life, without which the resort will lose the lion's share of its attractiveness.

Recall that King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand died on October 13 at the age of 88 after a long illness. His son Vachiralongkorn confirmed that he would play the role of heir, but has not yet ascended the throne. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-Ocha explained that the crown prince needs time to mourn with the nation.

The most detailed information about mourning in Pattaya: what clothes to wear for tourists, what establishments are closed during this period, what holidays have been canceled and how you can honor the memory of the King of Thailand. The publication is constantly updated

The King of Thailand has died

King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand passed away on October 13, 2016 at the age of 88. For the past few years, he has been under constant medical supervision. A few days ago, his condition deteriorated significantly. After undergoing hemodialysis, the king needed special drugs to normalize his sharply dropped blood pressure, as well as his connection to a ventilator. King Adulyadej's condition was characterized as unstable.

IN last days thousands of people all over Thailand. In support of His Majesty, a popular flash mob was organized on social networks in Thailand - people changed their photos of their profiles on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and the popular local messenger Laine with words of love and devotion to their monarch. The news of his death, the subjects gathered at the walls of the hospital, met with screams and weeping.

Thailand declares national mourning for King's death

In connection with the death of the King in Thailand, national mourning has been declared for one year, flags will be flown at half mast for a month, and some festivals and holidays will be canceled. Also declared mourning in Pattaya

All civil servants in Thailand are required to wear black clothes to work for a year. For all other people, including foreign tourists, wearing any color is allowed. However, the country's authorities are asked to show respect for national grief and use more modest and subdued tones, especially in the first 30 days after the departure of the monarch (until mid-November 2016) and during visits to the Thai capital Bangkok.

It is not necessary to bring black clothes with you on vacation to Thailand, and in particular to Pattaya during mourning. You can buy black T-shirts at any clothing market, and mourning collections of branded brands are also offered in shopping centers.

In the very first days of mourning in Pattaya, an urgent production of black T-shirts was launched. The T-shirt printing shop quickly shifted to a mourning palette, and urgently began to produce black T-shirts.

According to the government of Thailand, prices for plain black T-shirts should not exceed 300 baht, with an average of 100 to 250 baht, depending on the size range. In some retail outlets in Bangkok and Pattaya, inflated prices for the so-called mourning clothes were discovered at the time, this is a clear violation, the punishment for which is from 140 thousand baht (translate into rubles - currency converter) or even imprisonment for a term of 7 or more years.

Once again, we remind you that only Thai civil servants must observe a strict mourning dress code during the year during the performance of their official duties. locals will wear black robes at will for a month from the death of the King, that is, until about mid-November 2016. This requirement does not apply to tourists, even during mourning in Pattaya, but it will still be right to observe the boundaries of decency and try not to allow excessively bright clothes in defiant tones in your outfits.

You can express your respect and condolences to the Thai people in connection with the departure of your beloved Ruler in the most in a simple way Attach small black ribbons to your clothes as a sign of mourning. Such ribbons will be distributed free of charge to all tourists at Bangkok airports during the entire period of mourning in the country.

In Pattaya, mourning ribbons are distributed to government employees at enterprises and organizations in the city, they can also be purchased at clothing markets and stores, usually in the same place where black clothes are sold. Many Thais give out such ribbons for free at their outlets, where they sell souvenirs or cosmetics for tourists.

Mourning in Pattaya - where you can relax

Mourning in Pattaya does not mean that the whole city is plunged into sadness, and there is no entertainment in the city and the surrounding area. First of all, beaches are accessible

It is worth noting that life goes on as usual, and many establishments, after a 3-day closure immediately after the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, have reopened their doors and are happy to welcome guests - this applies to restaurants (see), shops, shopping and entertainment centers.

Naturally, no one will force you to wear mourning clothes on the beaches in Pattaya, there is no ban on swimwear - you can rightfully enjoy the gentle sea and sun that Thailand so generously gives you. All islands and beaches are open, hotels accept tourists as usual.

There is only one point related to the fact that mourning has been declared in the country - beach parties with booze and loud music have been temporarily canceled. This affected, for example, the famous Full Moon Party in Phuket - those who came to Thailand for such entertainment are already leaving the Kingdom.

Excursions during mourning in Pattaya

Mourning in Pattaya has not canceled the holding tourist excursions in all directions. All attractions are operating as usual, all programs and tours are held as usual

You will definitely be satisfied, and will certainly want to make sightseeing tour with Seven Countries (7 Countries) more than once.

Mourning in Pattaya - Walking Street and everyday life

Life during mourning in Pattaya proceeds as usual, small restrictions apply on the famous street of nightlife Walking Street, discos are temporarily closed

Mourning in Pattaya did not affect daily life. Many stores such as Villa Market, Makro, Big C, Tesco Lotus and Gourmet Market are open. Most private shops also continue to serve customers.

All banks are open, ATMs also work as usual. All public hospitals and most private medical clinics remain open. The Stock Exchange of Thailand is open, trading takes place in the usual manner.

Immigration offices throughout Thailand accept foreigners in work time There are no restrictions on entry or exit from the country.

Under the ban during the mourning in Pattaya was a stormy night life on Walking Street, popular with tourists. In the first days after the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, all bars and nightclubs were closed. A week later, almost all institutions returned to their previous working course, but until now, and probably within 30 days (until about mid-November 2016), the music in pubs and discos will be muted, at least in open sources on the street.

The level of entertainment inside the establishments on Walking Street during the mourning in Pattaya remains at the discretion of the owners - given that Pattaya resort town, and basically “earns” on tourists, serious claims will not be made against them.

What holidays were canceled during mourning in Pattaya

Several provinces in Thailand have canceled or indefinitely postponed a number of tourism events and festivals in connection with the death of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej

Mourning in Pattaya also affected the order of city holidays and festivals. In connection with the sad event, some of the main city events, some sports competitions, as well as festivals of national importance were canceled.

So, it is known about the cancellation of the international fireworks festival, scheduled for November 2016. The festival of lights Loy Krathong, canceled in the first days of mourning, was still decided to be celebrated with the traditional launch of boats into the sea and luminous lanterns into the sky, but without large-scale entertainment and beauty contests, usually held as part of this festival.

Most likely, there will be no large-scale celebrations and concerts during the New Year's Eve 2017, usually this holiday begins to be celebrated a few days before the main midnight, arranging a big stage and a New Year tree on the Bali Hai pier, which turns into one of the main city squares at this time with mass festivities and the countdown of the clock.

It is also not yet known how the birthday of the former King of Thailand, Bhumibol Adulyadej, will be held on December 5 (the King of Thailand was born on December 5, 1927), and whether the national Father's Day, celebrated in Thailand on the King's birthday, will be transferred to July 28 - the day when the heir to the throne, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, was born in 1952.

Within one month of the death of the King of Thailand, Bhumibol Adulyadej, on October 13, 2016, daily Buddhist rituals will be held in all the temples of the country in memory of the departed monarch.

Mourning in Pattaya - Book of Memory

Residents of Pattaya, including foreign tourists, can leave an entry in the Memory Book of the King of Thailand Bhumibol Adulyadej, in the city hall

On the second floor of the city hall building, a reception of citizens is organized, including foreign tourists - expats and people who are on a short vacation, who want to express their grief for the departed King of Thailand, Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died on October 13, 2016.

In a specially designated place, a Book of Memory is open, in which everyone can leave their entry with words of respect and gratitude to the deceased monarch, the great Ruler of the country.

The event is open to everyone, every day except weekends and holidays from 08.30 to 16.30. Visitors are advised to dress modestly in dark colors. Short skirts, shorts, and sleeveless T-shirts are not welcome.

The same places with the opportunity to write condolences to the Thai people, as well as to express their love and respect for the deceased monarch in the book of memory of the King of Thailand, were issued in many shopping centers in Pattaya, these are the Big C store chain, shopping malls Central Festival, Royal Garden Plaza, a new shopping and entertainment complex Harbor Mall and others.

Mourning in Pattaya - free food and transportation

In Pattaya, on the Central Promenade, a free distribution of food is organized. The charity event is held as part of the days of mourning in the country in connection with the death of the King of Thailand, Bhumibol Adulyadej

The menu includes traditional rice with chicken and noodles. Get a plate of food Central beach Anyone can visit Pattaya, including foreign tourists.

Some transport companies and motorcycle taxi drivers have organized free transportation passengers during days of mourning in Pattaya. The city organizes a collection of clothes among the population, it is repainted black and distributed to the poor, those families who also want to express grief for their Monarch, but cannot afford to buy new things.

Mourning in Pattaya - free tattoos

Tattoo parlor in Pattaya announced that they will make tattoos with the symbols of the departed King of Thailand for free for 3 days

Skin Art Tattoo - this is the name of this salon, and it is located near the Alcazar Cabaret Show, popular among tourists, on Second Street. Five tattoo artists working in it stuff tattoos to everyone absolutely free of charge.

One of the co-owners of the salon said that in such a symbolic way, they, together with their colleagues, decided to honor the memory of the deceased King of Thailand, Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died on October 13, 2016. So that all lovers of tattoos, and there are many of them in Thailand, could imprint royal symbols on their bodies forever, thereby demonstrating their love and respect for the deceased monarch.

Tattoo masters emphasize that only images related to the King are stuffed for free - inscriptions, symbols or coats of arms. They can make about 50 tattoos a day, so those who want to get the coveted drawing on their skin should queue in advance.

King of Thailand Bhumibol Adulyadej 12/5/1927 — 13.10.2016

King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand was the longest-reigning monarch in the world. He ascended the throne in 1946 (for example, the British Queen Elizabeth II has ruled the country for six years less - since 1952). For more than 70 years of his reign, more than 20 prime ministers have been replaced, 18 constitutions have been adopted, and 19 coups d'état took place.

For his people, the King of Thailand was a true spiritual leader and mentor. His subjects perceived his death as a personal grief, in the Throne Hall of the Grand Royal Palace in Bangkok, the queue of those wishing to say goodbye to their Monarch does not dry out. People come from the farthest provinces of Thailand to say the last Thank You to their beloved King.

World leaders and rulers of other countries also express their condolences to the Thai people and the royal family of Thailand, who have suffered a huge loss and are now going through a truly sad time in connection with the death of the Father of the Nation.

Putin expressed condolences to the people of Thailand in connection with the death of the monarch

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences to the government and people of Thailand, as well as the royal family on the death of the monarch, the Kremlin press service reported.

“Over the decades of his reign, he won the sincere love of his subjects and high prestige abroad. In Russia, he will be remembered as a principled supporter of the development of friendship and cooperation between our countries,” the press service cites the text of condolences.

Thailand has begun an official period of mourning following the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The country dresses in black and white, and this is not a metaphor: in the Thai media, one of the most discussed topics today is the call to local merchants to provide the country with the right amount of formal clothing and accessories in the appropriate colors and not raise prices for them. Even mannequins in fashionable shopping centers are dressed in mourning clothes. In monotones - all official sites of Thailand, including the tourism department, as well as all information sites and print publications of the kingdom.

According to the government of the country, official mourning will last a year. Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha also urged compatriots to refrain from any recreational activities for 30 days. But he also made it clear that life must go on and urged Thai businesses to stay open to provide for the nation and tourists so that the country "doesn't lose its credibility."

ATOR Bulletin tried to figure out how national mourning will affect the tourism industry in Thailand and what to expect for tourists who are going on vacation to this country.

Five things that will never be the same

1. Closed Big Royal Palace in Bangkok, where the necessary religious rituals are performed today according to the Buddhist tradition. How long the process of farewell to the monarch will last is still unknown, but it can drag on for months. Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) will also have a special format of work. In general, all major tourist sites in the country will operate as usual.

Who was King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand

King Bhumibol Adulyadej is called a man of amazing fate for a reason. The monarch was born on December 5, 1927 in Cambridge (USA). His name in the language of ancient texts means "Strength of the country, incomparable power." In 1928, Bhumibol Adulyadej arrived with his parents in Bangkok, then in the 40s. received an excellent education in Switzerland. He was officially crowned on May 5, 1950, and in 1987 received the title of Great.

Bhumibol Adulyadej was actively engaged in scientific research and was interested in the development of agricultural technologies. He is the author of a number of inventions, including one of the developers of a lens for a Canon camera (the king is depicted with this camera on banknotes of 1,000 baht, series 1999). In his youth, the future monarch was fond of music and was even a saxophonist in Benny Goodman's jazz orchestra. But his main achievement was that he rallied the nation, opened Thailand to the world and to tourism. During the years of Bhumibol Adulyadej's rule, more than 20 prime ministers were replaced in the country, 18 constitutions were adopted, and 19 coups d'état took place. And in no case did any of the warring parties call for the overthrow of the king.

“Thanks to his efforts, diplomacy, his own examples, visiting events of various levels aimed at developing tourism in the country, we now have the most developed tourism space in South-East Asia. The man “with kind eyes in glasses” made a lot of efforts to ensure that his country was always hospitable and open to foreigners,” says Philip Obruchev-Mironov.

Recall that more than 30 million tourists visit Thailand every year. Revenues from the tourism industry account for about 10% of the country's GDP. In this Thailand I am waiting for about a million Russians. During the first six months, about 570,000 tourists from Russia visited the country, which is 20% more than in the same period last year.

Almost 12 months ago, another beloved by all the inhabitants of Thailand, the ruler Rama IX, passed away. He died on October 13, 2016. The sadness of the Thai people is boundless and it lasts until the present time. More than a million people came to the throne room of the king's palace in the capital of the state - Bangkok, to say goodbye to the adored monarch. Even now, in October 2017, a significant number of residents and visitors of the country wear mourning clothes as a sign of mourning for Bhumibol Adulyadej.

The date that no one wants to wait for is approaching - the day of the funeral - the solemn burning of the body of the King. Many tourists are interested in how much the ceremony will affect holidays in Thailand and how to behave properly so as not to show disrespect or ridicule to the inhabitants of the state, and is it even worth visiting an Asian country at such a moment in its history?

Information about the burial ritual of the ruler

October 13 became a new mourning date in the Thai calendar in honor of the death of the beloved King;
The funeral of Bhumibol Adulyadej will last 4 days - from October 25 to October 29, 2017;
The ritual of solemn cremation (burning of the body) itself will be performed in the middle of the week - October 26, 2017;
This day in Thailand will be officially declared a holiday so that all residents can come to the ceremony;
The Grand Palace of the King will be open only to tourists who wish to honor the memory of the ruler;
This complex, as well as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, will close their doors to people for the entire second month of autumn (the residence will leave them open only for travelers) and will receive visitors only on its penultimate day;
On October 7, 15 and 21, trial passages (rehearsals) of the procession will be held at Sanam Luang Square. Most likely, these events can be viewed and photographed, provided that they are in modest mourning clothes;
The crematorium, where the burning of the body of the King will take place, will be open throughout November, seven days a week, from 7:00 to 22:00;
On October 26, there will be no need to pay for travel in Skytrain BTS transport systems (metro). Also on October 25 and 27, routes between On Nut and Samrong, Wongwian Yai and Bang Wa stations will be open for travel.
On October 25-27, 2017, BRT trips between Sathon and Ratchapreuk stations will not cost passengers a penny.

Funeral Schedule

25 October: Royal Merits to be awarded. This ritual marks the beginning of the body burning ceremony in Grand Palace the rulers of Thailand;

October 26: The body of the deceased monarch, embalmed and placed in a special sarcophagus, will be transferred to Sanam Luang Square, to a wooden structure that has been built on it for a long time;

October 29: At 10:30 a.m., the relics will be enshrined in another throne room called Chakri Maha Prasat. The ashes that remained after the burning of the ruler will be divided and transferred in two urns to the temples of Wat Rajabopit and Wat Bovon.

Questions frequently asked by tourists

Question: Can anyone come to the Thai monarch's funeral?

Answer: Yes, several hundred thousand people will attend the event. It is only important to wear something modest and preferably black. But entrance to the burning ritual itself will be allowed only by invitations that are sent in advance to the highest clergy, officials and close people of the King.

Question: Can every tourist, including me, take a photo at the funeral ceremony.

Answer: No. Only media representatives who have been accredited by the royal court will be eligible for this.

Question: Will the country's entertainment establishments function on the days of the funeral?

Answer: Officially, their work is not prohibited, but it is likely that on the evenings, on the day of cremation, bars and clubs will be forbidden to open their doors to visitors, and from October 25 to 27, a taboo will be introduced on the sale of alcohol.

Question: What is the best clothes to wear on the days of the funeral of the monarch?

Answer. You must wear only black and gray when attending mourning events.

Question: Will shops be allowed to work on the days of solemn ceremonies.

Answer: Most likely yes. Shopping centers The country never closes.

Question: How will the temples of the capital of Thailand work?

Answer: All chapels, except for the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, will function as usual.

Question: Is it possible and is it necessary to visit Bangkok at all during all the mourning events?

Answer: The capital of Thailand is always beautiful. But it is worth remembering that a large crowd of people will be on Sanam Luang Square and Khao San Road.