Entertainment to be toned down.

[frequent]

Why?

The following posts to yours include answers are the tip of the iceberg, and don't say "Oh, it will all blow over by Christmas". Most of the foreign press did the lip-service "What a great life" thing in the first few hours and have now moved on to speculating if (but sometimes when) the political instability will start. Just remember the Red Shirts didn't go away, and despite valiant attempts by the junta to lock up every opposition politician they possibly can, there are those who've been waiting for this day to come so they can protest without accusations of disloyalty to a dying king. It's not a question of if but when.

[Old git]

I'm pretty convinced that the reason the military took charge (on this occasion) was to oversee the regnal changeover. I also think it sensible that they did, given the polarising nature of modern Thai politics.

As far as the entertainment industry is concerned, I have long thought that the appropriate way to respect important religious and royal events is for bars to turn off their music rather than lock their doors. Tourism is not only an important part of the Thai economy, but is also a lifeline for many families who feel the lack of a welfare state most acutely.


I therefore find the phrase 'toned down' welcome and pragmatic..

[Moses]

BANGKOK — In the wake of His Majesty King Bhumibol’s death Thursday, the authorities have called for 30 days without entertainment.Most events this weekend have been canceled, and some venues announced they would close temporarily, either for the day, through the weekend or until further notice. Some will remain open as usual, only canceling special events.
What does this mean for people living in the capital? What will be open and what will be closed? We put together what we know to expect so far. Check back for updates, and as a general rule: Call ahead first.
Restaurants and Cafes
Most restaurants and cafes will open as usual, but patrons should check with any planned venue as some have announced they will close.
Movies
Movie theaters will remain open, but some chains were closed Friday. Check their websites.
SF Cinema: All branches are closed Friday
Major Cineplex: Open as usual
House RCA: Closed on Friday, open Saturday onward
Lido and Scala: Open as usual
Nightlife
Soi Cowboy, popular among tourists, has announced it will be closed indefinitely.
Alcohol Sales
Alcohol will be sold during the usual hours of 11am-2pm, from 5pm-midnight, according to Samarn Futrakul, of the alcohol control board. Alcohol sales will be banned on Saturday, which is Wan Ok Phansa, or the last day of Buddhist Lent.
Clubs
Some nightlife venues will go dark, some not. Again, best to check ahead. Beam and Demo in Thonglor, Levels and Sugar in Nana and Silom’s Whiteline announced they were closed until further notice.
Bars
While bars will be allowed to operate, they must close at 1am and no types of parties will be tolerated within them, Thanakorn Kuptajit of the Thai Alcohol Beverage Business Association said.
However some bars will be closed this weekend, so again — check ahead.
TV
Although the junta is returning broadcasting authority to the stations at midnight, there will be limitations on what can be shown, with no entertainment programs allowed. Channel 3 posted on Facebook that all soap operas and series won’t be allowed. Announcement of when they will resume will be made later.
Concerts
The sold-out Morrissey concert has been cancelled. Refunds are available at places of purchase, according to organizer Viji Corp.
Nineties rockers Modern Dog postponed their 22nd-anniversary concert until further notice, according BEC-Tero Entertainment.
Special Events
The Oct. 17 Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan is canceled.
Saturday’s Kolour Warehouse Party is also canceled, with refund information to be announced.
The Color Run event this weekend at Airport Rail Link Makkasan is canceled with the condolences from organizers. Information on full refunds will be posted on its Facebook page.
The book expo at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center which began on Oct. 13, will run according to plan until Oct. 24. While discussion panels on Atrium stage and meeting rooms can be arranged as normal, all broadcast and entertainment activities in every booth are forbidden.
Theatre
Rachadalai Theatre has canceled all October performances of “Lordlai Mangkorn The Musical,” which was to open tonight. More shows and ticket refunds are to be announced.
“Firefly’s Tales The Musical” at Siam Pic-Ganesha Theatre also cancel 13 forthcoming shows. Tickets can be refunded at Thai Ticket Major.
Additional reporting by Chayanit Itthipongmaetee and Lobsang Dundup Sherpa Subirana

[fountainhall]

To confirm one point it Moses' post. I just spoke to truevisions and it was confirmed that all programming will be returned to normal at midnight tonight. I did not ask if any programming might not be permitted but she gave the impression that foreign channel programming may not be affected.

[bkkguy]

Additional reporting by Chayanit Itthipongmaetee and Lobsang Dundup Sherpa Subirana

this is your idea of "fair use" when doing a copy/paste of a published news article is it? even though it does not indicate the original copyright holder? bkkguy

[Moses]

this is your idea of "fair use" when doing a copy/paste of a published news article is it? even though it does not indicate the original copyright holder? bkkguy

no, it is my idea to bring here information which I got from messenger... have no idea what's source from

[Up2U]

The drinking bars in the Jomtien complex were open tonight, not sure about the Venue show. There was black bunting on the school at Pattaya Tai and 2nd Road. The massage parlors were open with staff in black or white. Night markets are open with staff instructed to where black for 30 days. Traffic was very busy as it was a non workday for many people.

[Surfcrest]

this is your idea of "fair use" when doing a copy/paste of a published news article is it? even though it does not indicate the original copyright holder? bkkguy

What does it matter to you?

Surfcrest

[Magnum]

Stay in Bangkok and have the same fun as always. Gogos are open, just the music is Not that loud. Fresh Boys, classsic and super A as usual. Didnt stay for Show.

[Stevebsu]

The international news channels are back, but most articles about Thailand are blacked out until they are over. At the bars the music is toned down but everything else is the same. I went to Calypso last night and the show went on but no alcohol was served.