Tourists told that Thailand open as usual - but expect some disruption to events and entertainment

[DM07]

1 hour ago, FritsSikkink said:

So they don't, it will be just one think that will be missed

It is a part of their holiday experience.

Sad that you don't seem to understand that!

[captspectre]

20 minutes ago, rayong09 said:

This may be allowed?

 

 

where is this allowed? what city is this? a bunch of foreign idiots putting themselves at risk if the Thai police see it. but judging from all the head phones someone may be protected.

 

[Eligius]

16 hours ago, AGareth2 said:

will night clubs allow music and dancing?

I don't know - but an American busker in Boston is playing the Thai national anthem in the subway there. That music is most welcome of course.

 

God bless America for such wonderful support at this time.

[Wilsonandson]

Pattaya, khao san road, nana plaza and soi cowboy open but no neon lights.

[Wilsonandson]

A tourist video of patpong

[Rorri]

How can they say "open as usual," then say expect "some" disruptions, to entertainment and events!!! Seems to me NOT open as usual.

 

[YeahSiam]

18 hours ago, disambiguated said:

 

Cancelled forever, one hopes.

 

Yeah just to please grumpy, killjoy farangs.

[FritsSikkink]

1 hour ago, DM07 said:

It is a part of their holiday experience.

Sad that you don't seem to understand that!

I do understand that but you tell at first they come to Thailand for that venue and than later say it is just a part of the whole experience. 

[DM07]

1 minute ago, FritsSikkink said:

I do understand that but you tell at first they come to Thailand for that venue and than later say it is just a part of the whole experience. 

They actually changed their dates to be THERE at the date!

So: yes...it is just one part!

But it seems somehow to be an important one!

 

[Jai Dee]

3 hours ago, AlQaholic said:

They are trying to protect themselves as much as they can, If anything is found on the site that can be interpreted in anyway as being against the security of the nation or against the monarchy, it is not our heads that will roll, its the editing team of TV! And the site will be closed down.....

Interpretation of the law....after all....is a very subjective thing.....

 

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This is why our Forum Rules are very clear on these issues.

As such, several comments on censorship and moderation have been removed from this thread.

[Wilsonandson]

Youtube video:-

Khaosan road, the heart of Bangkok's famous backpacker scene, is far more subdued than usual following the death of Thailand's King Bhumibol. The many bars which line the street have switched off their pounding loudspeakers, and staff are dressed in black mourning clothes. But young tourists are not complaining, and say it's important to respect Thailand's moment of national grief.

[Wilsonandson]

Soi Cowboy last night.

[Wilsonandson]

Youtube video:-

Bangkok's famous red light district has turned black out of respect for the late king.

The entertainment industry is under orders to tone down following the death of the world's longest-reigning monarch, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, on Thursday.

The government has declared a year-long official mourning period.