The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has established a center at its Office of the Permanent Secretary on Ratchadamnoen Nok Road to provide tourists with travel advisories on the Royal Cremation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej and related information during the Royal Cremation Ceremony.

 

Call centers have also been set up: 1672 for the Tourism Authority of Thailand, 1155 for the Tourist Police, and 0-2401-1111 for the Department of Tourism. The Royal Cremation Ceremony for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej is scheduled for 25-29 October 2017.

 

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recommends that any visitors with travel or tourism plans reconfirm with agents and check local media regularly, as well as following the advice of the local authorities for announcements and updates. They should also be aware that, in some areas, transportation could be affected.

 

Thailand would like to request that the solemnity of the Royal Cremation be observed, and visitors should refrain from conducting any inappropriate or disrespectful behavior.

 

The world is welcome to Thailand during this historic period. Visitors to the Kingdom at this time will get to see the great love and reverence that the Thai people have for their beloved King in the way they mourn and pay their last respects.

 

According to the recommendation issued by TAT, many Thai people will be wearing black clothes as a sign of mourning. This is not required for visitors, but if possible, they should wear respectful clothing when in public.