Bangkok-death of the King.
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From: Bangkok
Don't bring any bright clothes, the whole country is in black or white. At this time the eating houses and basic bars are open, no go-go's. The bars have been told not to play music or have parties. The International Cable channels were taken off air last night and we have had monochrome films of the King in his youth instead, this is meant to stop at midnight.
You said you have been here many times so you know how much the King was loved and respected, as always here don't discuss this or politics and you will be right.
This is correct @ 16.40 local time, but it could all change.
Cheers, TP
You said you have been here many times so you know how much the King was loved and respected, as always here don't discuss this or politics and you will be right.
This is correct @ 16.40 local time, but it could all change.
Cheers, TP
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From: The Isle Dordt
The BBC gives similar advice as Thai Pom: What should tourists do in Thailand after King Bhumibol's death? - BBC News
Expect a more quiet and subdued experience.
Expect a more quiet and subdued experience.
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From: moraira,spain-Norfolk, UK
Wife & I back in NZ. We were mostly in black. Bangkok a bit
sombre, but a lot of the younger people were managing to
make a fashion statement in Black. Restaurants were OK.
What I know of the King, he was a really good person, so
I am not surprised at the grief. John.
sombre, but a lot of the younger people were managing to
make a fashion statement in Black. Restaurants were OK.
What I know of the King, he was a really good person, so
I am not surprised at the grief. John.
