Andrew MacGregor Marshall
8 hours ago
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Wearing black for mourning is a Western tradition, introduced during the reigns of Rama IV and V as the palace tried to copy European customs as a tactic to avoid being colonised. Far from being an ancient tradition, it is a relatively modern import from farang cultures.
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Andrew MacGregor Marshall
6 hours ago
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I’ve seen a lot of posts from clueless foreigners who pretend they understand Thai culture claiming that the kingdom has been plunged into deep mourning following the death of former queen Sirikit, so everyone should wear black, and avoid nightlife and partying out of respect for the grieving Thais.
Just want to reassure everyone that this is nonsense.
Even after the death of King Bhumibol back in 2016, things carried on as normal, especially outside Bangkok.
Sirikit was a much more divisive figure even than Bhumibol. A lot of Thais despised her, most just don’t even care, and only a small minority of hardcore royalists will be actively mourning.
Wearing black for mourning is not a Thai tradition, it was copied from Western customs in the 19th century.
If you have plans to visit Thailand, go ahead and wear whatever you want. A few events in Bangkok may be scaled down or cancelled but otherwise everything will carry on as normal.
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I’ve seen a lot of posts from clueless foreigners who pretend they understand Thai culture claiming that the kingdom has been plunged into deep mourning following the death of former queen Sirikit, so everyone should wear black, and avoid nightlife and partying out of respect for the grieving Thais.
Just want to reassure everyone that this is nonsense.
Even after the death of King Bhumibol back in 2016, things carried on as normal, especially outside Bangkok.
Sirikit was a much more divisive figure even than Bhumibol. A lot of Thais despised her, most just don’t even care, and only a small minority of hardcore royalists will be actively mourning.
Wearing black for mourning is not a Thai tradition, it was copied from Western customs in the 19th century.
If you have plans to visit Thailand, go ahead and wear whatever you want. A few events in Bangkok may be scaled down or cancelled but otherwise everything will carry on as normal.
