The Tourism Authority of Thailand is preparing to ask foreign tourists to wear appropriate clothing during the royal cremation ceremony of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, to be held between Oct 25 and 29.
Officials will seek their cooperation to wear "polite clothing" to share their condolences with Thai people countrywide, TAT governor Yuthasak Supasorn said on Monday.
Thirty-six TAT domestic branches and 25 overseas offices have been instructed to plan for tourists to attend the ceremony and inform travelers of the schedule, he said.
The royal cremation will be held at Sanam Luang in Bangkok, so tourism in other areas will continue as usual, Tourism and Sports Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul said.
She believes many foreign tourists understand Thai culture and the atmosphere of mourning will not affect their plans to come to Thailand.
Tourism businesses reportedly want the government to announce its tourism policies for the period in detail so that they can manage their services appropriately. It is feared that a delay in the announcement could make some tourists reluctant to travel to the country.
"The TAT will assess the situation with its branch offices again" to come up with the right tourism plans, Mr Yuthasak added.
