Drinking, Partying Off Limits in Thailand as Death of King Hits Tourism
- Thai government calls for nation to avoid “joyful events”
- SET Index, baht climb on optimism transition will be smooth
People queue to pay their respects to late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej in Bangkok on Oct. 14.
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Asia’s airlines, tour agents and cruise operators are on alert for a tourism slowdown in Thailand, where partying and drinking alcohol in public are off limits following the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
The government called on the country to avoid “joyful events" for 30 days and to dress in mourning for a year. Travel companies across the region say they’re now trying to grasp the potential consequences for their businesses.