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RIP King Bhumipol Adulyadej

Bangkokaddick
Bangkokaddick Posts: 4,300
edited October 2016 in Not Sports Related
The King of Thailand has died. Anyone that's been to Thailand will have seen his picture all over the place and he was revered like a god. He's not been in good health for a long time. Not sure where this is going to leave the country.

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  • stonemuse
    stonemuse Posts: 34,028
    RIP - did a lot of good stuff for the country

    Could be some problems coming now, his successor is not so popular.
  • soapy_jones
    soapy_jones Posts: 21,371
    What position did he play?

    RIP
  • Bedsaddick
    Bedsaddick Posts: 24,769
    RIP
  • Algarveaddick
    Algarveaddick Posts: 21,166
    RIP - makes QEII the worlds longest reigning living monarch I believe?
  • stonemuse
    stonemuse Posts: 34,028
    Algarveaddick said:

    RIP - makes QEII the worlds longest reigning living monarch I believe?

    yup
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,921
    stonemuse said:

    RIP - did a lot of good stuff for the country

    Could be some problems coming now, his successor is not so popular.

    RIP

    the monarch in Thailand is a tricky job, you can't stay out of politics and you have an important role in what is still an unstable country...
  • Brendan_O_Connell
    Brendan_O_Connell Posts: 8,938
    RIP
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,597
    RIP... Long Live the King
  • i_b_b_o_r_g
    i_b_b_o_r_g Posts: 18,948
    RIP
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 28,701

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  • cabbles
    cabbles Posts: 15,258
    I had to stand and salute him when I went to watch sex in the city 2 whilst out in Bangkok. Before the start of the film, we all had to rise to the anthem.
  • Goonerhater
    Goonerhater Posts: 12,677
    The Thai news channel my wife was watching went off 30 mins ago to make this announcement ---- wife is very upset.

    It's difficult for us to understand how much he meant to the Thai people.

    We went through a coup when we lived there --- non violent. Year after we came back to the UK another very violent coup started. The King was in his northern palace and wasn't aware what was happening in Bangkok, his daughter at Uni in France phoned and informed him of events. The King summoned the heads of the armed forces etc to him. Them live on TV made them prostrate themselves before him, apologise to the Thai people and stopping the violence, whilst I watched this with my wife she also prostrated herself in front of the TV saying thanks to her King !!

    In recent years he had been in very
    poor health and that's one reason Thailand has had its issues


    RIP

    Stay safe Deano, Mad dog
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,597
    guinnessaddick said:

    I wonder where he is then...
  • RodneyCharltonTrotta
    RodneyCharltonTrotta Posts: 14,832
    cabbles said:

    I had to stand and salute him when I went to watch sex in the city 2 whilst out in Bangkok. Before the start of the film, we all had to rise to the anthem.

    I'd have been able to manage that for most scenes with Kim Cattrall but would have completely lost all possibility when the red head and Sarah Jessica Parker appeared on screen.
  • Chizz
    Chizz Posts: 28,344
    RIP King Bhumipol



  • cabbles
    cabbles Posts: 15,258
    RodneyCharltonTrotta said:

    cabbles said:

    I had to stand and salute him when I went to watch sex in the city 2 whilst out in Bangkok. Before the start of the film, we all had to rise to the anthem.

    I'd have been able to manage that for most scenes with Kim Cattrall but would have completely lost all possibility when the red head and Sarah Jessica Parker appeared on screen.
    I only went in there to get out the heat and the missus wanted to watch it. The standing for the King was surreal, but you had to do it
  • cafcdave123
    cafcdave123 Posts: 11,491
    cabbles said:

    RodneyCharltonTrotta said:

    cabbles said:

    I had to stand and salute him when I went to watch sex in the city 2 whilst out in Bangkok. Before the start of the film, we all had to rise to the anthem.

    I'd have been able to manage that for most scenes with Kim Cattrall but would have completely lost all possibility when the red head and Sarah Jessica Parker appeared on screen.
    I only went in there to get out the heat and the missus wanted to watch it. The standing for the King was surreal, but you had to do it
    a likely story @cuddles
  • cabbles
    cabbles Posts: 15,258
    cafcdave123 said:

    cabbles said:

    RodneyCharltonTrotta said:

    cabbles said:

    I had to stand and salute him when I went to watch sex in the city 2 whilst out in Bangkok. Before the start of the film, we all had to rise to the anthem.

    I'd have been able to manage that for most scenes with Kim Cattrall but would have completely lost all possibility when the red head and Sarah Jessica Parker appeared on screen.
    I only went in there to get out the heat and the missus wanted to watch it. The standing for the King was surreal, but you had to do it
    a likely story @cuddles
    I can't stand Kim Cattrall - old dog
  • Oliver Street
    Oliver Street Posts: 5,133
    RIP... and we're flying to Bangkok tomorrow. Hopefully no negative reactions!
  • Bangkokaddick
    Bangkokaddick Posts: 4,300
    Oliver Street said:

    RIP... and we're flying to Bangkok tomorrow. Hopefully no negative reactions!

    You will find entertainment places subdued, many may be closed. Also i'd suggest dressing respectfully, i.e no bright clothes, around Bangkok and cities, though keep an eye on what other Westerners are doing. I really wouldn't expect any political unrest until after the funeral, which will be in about 12 months time, as this would be deemed disrespectful to the revered monarch.

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  • cabbles
    cabbles Posts: 15,258
    Bangkokaddick said:

    Oliver Street said:

    RIP... and we're flying to Bangkok tomorrow. Hopefully no negative reactions!

    You will find entertainment places subdued, many may be closed. Also i'd suggest dressing respectfully, i.e no bright clothes, around Bangkok and cities, though keep an eye on what other Westerners are doing. I really wouldn't expect any political unrest until after the funeral, which will be in about 12 months time, as this would be deemed disrespectful to the revered monarch.
    They wait 12 months for his funeral?
  • cafcdave123
    cafcdave123 Posts: 11,491
    i believe they can wait even longer sometimes.

    they will also have a period of mourning, (100+ days) that will be very well observed by the Thai people
  • Bangkokaddick
    Bangkokaddick Posts: 4,300
    edited October 2016
    cafcdave123 said:

    i believe they can wait even longer sometimes.

    they will also have a period of mourning, (100+ days) that will be very well observed by the Thai people

    12 months mourning of which the first 30 days will be the most respectful, I've just read that all regular TV programming on all Thai TV Channels is cancelled during that time and replaced with programmes celebrating the life of the King. Even the BBC has had to show the compulsory Thai programming tonight. Entertainment venues will close or be very subdued and flags will be at half mast. No doubt more to come. I think my Sunday night beachwear themed party may be toned down a bit or more likely cancelled. At least the shops are still selling beer, at least they were tonight.
  • thai malaysia addick
    thai malaysia addick Posts: 18,359
    Yep, @Bangkokaddick. Is it 30 days of no beer in bars? I should just about be ok as I land back in the Land of Smiles 5 weeks today.
  • Goonerhater
    Goonerhater Posts: 12,677
    Letters to be handed out to the bars in Pattaya first thing tomorrow.

    If I was out there I wouldn't wear red or bright colours.
  • bellz2002
    bellz2002 Posts: 1,362
    Hmm. Was going to PM you anyway @Bangkokaddick as I'm flying out to Bangkok on 22nd of this month and wanted some general tips and advice.

    If all entertainment places and bars are closed or at least subdued, will definitely make for a different experience to that expected. Obviously you won't know exactly what to expect but any other bits of advice to us?

    Thanks
  • bellz2002
    bellz2002 Posts: 1,362
    Latest info from gov.UK

    https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/thailand
    Following the official announcement of the death of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej there is now an official period of mourning of one year from 14 October 2016. You should respect the feelings and sensitivities of the Thai people at this time. Access to entertainment, including restaurants, bars, and shopping areas may be restricted and you should behave respectfully when in public areas. If possible, wear sombre and respectful clothing when in public. Check local media regularly and follow the advice of the local authorities.
  • uie2
    uie2 Posts: 4,596
    RIP
  • Oliver Street
    Oliver Street Posts: 5,133
    Bangkokaddick said:

    Oliver Street said:

    RIP... and we're flying to Bangkok tomorrow. Hopefully no negative reactions!

    You will find entertainment places subdued, many may be closed. Also i'd suggest dressing respectfully, i.e no bright clothes, around Bangkok and cities, though keep an eye on what other Westerners are doing. I really wouldn't expect any political unrest until after the funeral, which will be in about 12 months time, as this would be deemed disrespectful to the revered monarch.
    Thank you, that's what our travel company advised. Maybe I'll leave my parrot t-shirt at home!
  • Bangkokaddick
    Bangkokaddick Posts: 4,300
    It's difficult to say at this time what the experience will be like. Full Moon Party has been cancelled, for example, but I have seen pictures of Khao Sarn Road last night and everything was normal but it wouldn't surprise me if nightclubs and bars with loud music are toned down a bit.

    It's also possible that some of the smaller touristy islands such as Koh Phangan and Phi Phi will be operating without restrictions.

    The PM has indicated that the public should live life normally but show respect. Difficult to know exactly what this means but don't throw the parrot t-shirt away just yet!

    I'll post on here, for those of you that have holidays planned, as I hear, see or read anything more.

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