In 2016, following the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Thai authorities declared a 30-day national mourning period, with civil servants required to observe a year-long mourning. As a result, the Tourism Authority of Thailand released an official list of cultural and entertainment events that were canceled or postponed.
Canceled Events
During the mourning period, numerous major events were canceled, including:
- Nakhon Phanom Illuminated Boat Procession (9–17 October 2016)
- Oasis: Supersonic — Thailand Premiere, Bangkok (17 October 2016)
- Morrissey Live in Bangkok (18 October 2016)
- Scorpions 50th Anniversary Tour, BITEC Bangna, Bangkok (26 October 2016)
- Lee Jongsuk Fan Meeting, Thunder Dome, Bangkok (28 October 2016)
- BIGBANG Made [V.I.P] Tour, IMPACT Arena, Muang Thong Thani (29–30 October 2016)
- Ghost Fair, Mega Bangna, Bangkok (20–31 October 2016)
- Bangkok Symphony Orchestra — The Sound of Thai Heritage (21 October 2016)
- Yi Peng, Chiang Mai (12–15 November 2016)
- Loi Krathong Festival in Pattaya (14 November 2016)
- Pattaya International Fireworks Festival (25–26 November 2016)
- New Year celebrations in Pattaya (31 December 2016 — 1 January 2017)
Postponed Events
Some events were rescheduled to later dates or postponed indefinitely, including:
- Mukdahan End of Buddhist Lent Festival (14–16 October 2016)
- Moderndog Concert, IMPACT Arena (15 October 2016)
- ECT Concert, BITEC Bangna (15 October 2016)
- Group Riding Bangkok (16 October 2016)
- FB Battery River Kwai Half Marathon, Kanchanaburi (16 October 2016)
- Chanthaburi Scenic Marathon (29–30 October 2016)
- Harmony World Puppet Festival, Kanchanaburi (rescheduled to 20–26 February 2017)
- Krabi Adventurous Trophy (4–5 November 2016)
- Bangkok Street Show at Lumpini Park (10–12 December 2016)
All updated dates were later published on the official website of the Tourism Authority of Thailand. The cancellations and postponements were widely understood and respected — both by Thai citizens and international visitors — as a tribute to the late monarch, revered in the country as a symbol of unity, wisdom, and lifelong service to the people.
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