LATEST UPDATE (17th OCTOBER 2017):

Nightclubs are allowed to open and sell beer, but they mustn’t organize any special activities or play loud music. Basically, they are allowed to continue as long as they keep it behind close doors and are respectful.

Shows aimed at tourists are all open as normal, this includes Siam Niramit, Alcazar Cabaret, Tiffany’s Show, Calypso, Muay Thai Live etc.

The government said that Loy Krathong can continue though any entertainment should be toned down or excluded

Cinemas, ice rinks, zoos, tourist attractions are all open as normal. Night markets in Bangkok opened as normal at the weekend. In Chiang Mai, the famous Night Bazaar and Walking Street opened as well.

Shopping malls are all open as normal. Local markets in Chinatown, Pratunam, and Bo Bae were all packed over the weekend. Chatuchak Weekend Market was open as well, but as shops are individually owned, some chose not to open as they wanted to go to the Grand Palace. We expect them to be fully open next weekend.

The Temple of the Emerald Buddha and The Grand Palace is closed to tourists until at least 20th October. However, you are allowed to go and pay respects to his portrait (if you are wearing black) at the Sa­hathai Sa­makhom Hall in the Grand Palace be­tween 8.30am & 4pm. Starting from 28 October, the public can pay respects to King Bhumibol’s urn in the Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall from 9am-4pm

Every other temple around the country is open as normal. This includes the historical parks in Ayutthaya and Sukhothai.

Dinner Cruises on Chaophraya River are continuing though they won’t play any music and will dim the lights

WHAT IS CANCELLED? (my thoughts, when closer to NY, may be re-instated)

Full Moon Party cancelled on 17th October

Hellfire Pass Memorial and Walking Trail will be closed from 14-16 October

The Sound of Heritage concert scheduled for 21 October is cancelled

Lumpinee Boxing Stadium and other Muay Thai rings in Bangkok are closed for one month. Lumpinee will re-open on 15th November

Bangkok Street Show, scheduled for 10-12 December has been postponed

Pattaya International Fireworks Festival, scheduled for 25-26 November, has been cancelled

The Illuminated Boat Procession, scheduled for 9-17 October, has been cancelled

Chiang Mai Yi Peng Lantern Festival at Tha Phae Gate on 13-15 November has been cancelled

Naga Fireball World Festival in Nong Khai, scheduled for 15-24 October, has been cancelled

Bangkok International Festival of Dance and Music is cancelled

Morrissey Live in Bangkok scheduled for 18 October is cancelled

Scorpions 50th Anniversary Tour, scheduled for 26 October, is cancelled

Pattaya Loy Krathong Festival, scheduled for 25-26 November, is cancelled

New Year celebrations in Pattaya are cancelled