Does the death of the King of Thailand affect tourism? Does the death of the King of Thailand affect tourism?

There is an impact. Some attractions will be closed and entertainment activities will be stopped. Therefore, you should pay special attention when traveling to Thailand at this time. There are many things to pay attention to at this time. We will explain them one by one below. !

His Majesty the King of Thailand passed away on October 13, 2016. The Prime Minister’s Office of Thailand announced:

1. Flags in all government agencies, schools and other institutions will be flown at half-mast for 30 days.

2. During the period of national mourning in Thailand, all government civil servants and government administrative agencies wear black clothes to observe mourning for one year.

3. All units will stop entertainment activities for 30 days.

4. Ordinary citizens voluntarily perform filial piety. The national mourning period begins on October 14, 2016.

Things you should pay attention to when going to Thailand at this time are:

1. First of all, you need to pay attention to your dress. When wearing clothes, try to choose black or white. If it is not available, you can also choose dark colors. Avoid wearing brightly colored clothes.

2. Be sure to pay attention to your clothing, words and deeds, abide by the relevant Thai regulations and customs and etiquette during the funeral period, and please do not laugh loudly and cheer in public places.

3. Pay attention to the location and route notices of national funeral activities, avoid onlookers, and adjust travel routes in a timely manner.

4. Respect local customs, members of the Thai royal family, and Buddhist etiquette. Please maintain proper etiquette in front of the portrait of the King of Thailand, do not point with your fingers, and be careful with your words. Never discuss anything about the king or the royal family with anyone.

5. Please pay attention to your attire when visiting the temple. It should not be too revealing. You cannot wear suspenders or sleeveless skirts. Skirts or pants need to be above the knees. You must take off your shoes before entering the Buddhist temple, but you do not need to take off your shoes when walking around the Buddhist temple, and you cannot step on the threshold. Some temples prohibit taking pictures of Buddha statues, so you need to pay attention to the signs.

6. Please respect the Buddha statues and various facilities in the temple. Do not point at the Buddha statue with your hands or face it with your feet. When sitting on the ground in a temple, it is recommended to sit in a "mermaid" position with the soles of your feet facing the door. When praying or visiting monks, you should lower your head, clasp your hands, and put the tip of your middle finger to the center of your eyebrows.

7. Please give way to monks when walking, and do not step on the shadow of monks. You should give up your seat to monks on trains, buses, and boats. You can try to give alms (Tam Bun) to the monks with the locals early in the morning. Women should not hand the items directly to the monks, but should put them on the cloth or pass them to a man on their behalf.

8. Every day at 8:00 and 18:00, the Thai national anthem is played in many public places. All Thai people who hear the national anthem will stand still and stop everything they are doing to show respect. . Before watching a movie in the cinema, music in memory of the King of Thailand will also be played. Everyone will stand up and pay tribute. Please stand up.

9. Thai law stipulates that smoking in public places is strictly prohibited. If necessary, you need to find a dedicated smoking room. When booking a hotel room, please also indicate that you need a Smoking Room.

10. Thai people tend to speak softly and slowly, especially in public places. Therefore, please do not chat loudly or make noise in public places such as subways, skytrains, restaurants, scenic spots, youth hotels, etc., so as not to affect the people around you. Quiet travel is more suitable for Thailand's gentle and comfortable living atmosphere.

11. Before taking photos in the store’s courtyard or taking photos of local residents, please seek permission from the other party; do not bargain excessively when purchasing goods, just meet your own psychological price.